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| Fradley Locks |
These are 48 hour moorings and we stayed on Wednesday too, enjoying a visit from Maurice and John and also a pint or two in the pub with narrowboat Clarence in the evening.
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| Fradley Junction |
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| Alrewas |
Thursday, 23 August 2018
Fradley Junction to Barton Turn
As our journey has progressed, so has our chilli plant and we are now enjoying one or two extra hot meals!
We reached Fradley Junction where the Coventry Canal meets the Trent and Mersey on Tuesday and moored opposite the laughing Duck canalside café and CRT utilities. It is a terrific spot as Fradley Pool nature reserve is on your left which is ideal for walks and has a bird hide and is also close to 'The Swan' pub built in 1770 a grade II listed building.
These are 48 hour moorings and we stayed on Wednesday too, enjoying a visit from Maurice and John and also a pint or two in the pub with narrowboat Clarence in the evening.
Today we travelled through Alrewas stopping for some lunch (yummy pies from the renowned 'Coates' family butchers in the village). We also managed to buy a couple of good quality rope fenders from nb 'Yorkshire Lass' on the way too.
This coming bank holiday weekend, Alrewas are holding their annual Arts festival and it was lovely to see the village adorned with arts and crafts. Leaving Alrewas the lock takes you down onto a section where the canal joins the River Trent until Wychnor lock , mooring for the evening at Barton Turn, near Barton Marina.
These are 48 hour moorings and we stayed on Wednesday too, enjoying a visit from Maurice and John and also a pint or two in the pub with narrowboat Clarence in the evening.
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