Lazy cruise back to base

Rocky overhangs make the canal narrow

We tackled the Stourton 4 locks leisurely but were still back at the junction with the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal within an hour.

 

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal

Paul promptly moored up for a leisurely brew. We set off slowly along this beautiful canal so we could enjoy the views. We stopped early and the sun shone all evening.


We had a cold start the next day. We moored up for a break and to warm up inside. Then we worked through the Bratch flight, which is both unusual and attractive. The bridges were also pretty. 



The Bratch 1of 3 linked locks

Waiting to ascend The Bratch

After lunch we moved on. It was slightly warmer but I found myself waiting for the sun to peep through the clouds to warm me up even though I had 4 layers of clothing to keep me warm. It’s more like March than May.


We found a lovely mooring but were disturbed by a pair of ducks which crash landed on our roof. They waddled up and down and sounded as if they were a pair of emus. It was the first time ducks have tried out our roof but we don’t really want clodhopping neighbours upstairs.

Noisy neighbours settled on the towpath

Next morning was sunny but turned cloudy quickly and got windy. It turned cold then it rained. Within an hour it had turned to sleet. No wonder the British are obsessed with the weather.