Monday 15 September 2014

Droitwich to Kegworth

 

071Leaving the basin in Droitwich, now heading on to the Droitwich Barge Canal

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Ladywood Lock

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Looking back as we leave the Droitwich Canals.

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Hawford Lock and junction dropping down to the River Severn

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Holt Lock, River Severn

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Stafford & Worcester Canal

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Severn Valley Railway, unfortunately we did not see the steam train

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Caldwall Lock

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Approaching Kidderminster

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Cookley Tunnel, 65 yards

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Moored at Kinver

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Dunsley Tunnel, 25 yards

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Bratch Locks, three locks rising 30’2”

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Autherley Junction

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Pendeford Rockings

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Gailey Lock, always making time for a quick dash into the shop for ice cream

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Meeting up with Geoff and Julie on Willow Too, Beacon Boat number 17

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Moored outside the Plum Pudding, Armitage – always guaranteed an excellent meal

 

Approx 175 miles cruising, including 184 locks

2 comments:

Unknown said...

First class blog

Anonymous said...

Was That the Severn Valley Railway?