A slow warm run down the Lapworth flight this morning, but nice to get back onto the Grand Union and deep water. Now moored at Tom O'The Wood, Rowington where we had a late lunch (2.00pm) and a pint each of Doombar, we needed that.
3¾ miles 19 locks in 4hrs 35mins. what3words ///riddle.spoiler.narrating 😊
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| 1st of the 2 lift bridges |
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| Rich on Roach at the 2nd lift bridge, about to take on diesel to sell |
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| Looking back towards lock 4 of the Lapworth flight |
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| "I love the smell of diesel exhaust fumes in the morning" |
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| Have always loved this cottage, the couple have lived there since 1975 |
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| Looking back up the main flight of Lapworth locks from lock 14 |
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| Approaching lock 17 |
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| Last lock (No.19) on the Stratford canal |
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| Making the turn to the last lock of the day (the left-hand one) onto the Lapworth link |
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| Last lock of the day |
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| Looking back at the last lock, and the shortcut through to the Stratford canal, used when passing to and from the link and the southern section of the Stratford canal |
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| Kingswood junction and back onto the Grand Union |
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| Now moored at the Tom O'The Wood moorings |
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| Tom O'The Wood, where we were going for a late lunch and a well earned pint each |
Keith & Jo
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