Sunday 28 July - Although rain was forecast all day we decided to conquer Curdworth Locks.
There are 11 locks in total and some have long pounds between them which you can moor in. (between locks 8 & 9 the 'Dog and Doublet' Pub)
All the locks were well looked after and filled gently which definitely helped. Also the little 'gardens' at the locks cheered us up and spurred us on! thank you to the kind volunteers who add this lovely touch.
There are not many safe moorings on this stretch and once you leave Curdworth, the next safe one if you are heading up the Grand Union are the Star City moorings at Salford Junction. Despite the rain we carried on up the 3 Minworth Locks passing through Curdworth Tunnel on the way.
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Curdworth Tunnel
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The further you head into Birmingham sadly the litter,discarded bikes, shopping trolleys, beer cans etc increases and the graffiti does too!!! At Salford Junction you take a very sharp left turn onto the Grand Union Canal... not very well signposted
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| Salford Junction |
The M6 looms overhead as you enter the Grand Union Canal. Shortly after turning, the secure moorings called 'Star City' are on your left. The moorings are great, a large pontoon which could hold approximately 5 boats on the offside and has gated access outside with a CRT key. This then leads to the Star City Amusement complex... which is HUGE.. with the usual Costa, Nandos, cinemas, bowling and amusements etc. After our hectic, wet day, having traveled 6.5hrs we treated ourselves to a big Kentucky banquet washed down with some wine!!,
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