Great Haywood to Wolseley Bridge - Trent & Mersey Canal

Coming into Colwich Lock

We are on the move today just a couple of miles and it was another sunny warm day as we left our mooring and set off along the canal passing a few boats coming the other way, under a few bridges and then we were approaching Colwich Lock.

Filling up the Lock

The lock was empty so I opened the paddles and filled it up and Kev brought the boat in. A boat turned up waiting to come up so the lady helped me with the lock and we were soon out and on our way again.  We chugged on along the canal and then came to Wolseley Bridge where we moored up in the sunshine.

Going Down the Lock

Wolseley Nature Reserve

Having our Picnic

Geese in the River

Nearby is Wolseley Nature Reserve which is a really nice place to walk around, so we packed a picnic and set off along the road and into the reserve.  We took one of the paths through the park and walked along by the River Trent where there are plenty of benches so we sat on one of them to have our lunch.  It was lovely sitting by the water in the lovely sunshine.

Lovely Autumn Trees

Harry Running Through the Water

A group of geese came by, I think they were going to get out, but saw us and changed their minds, the flow on the river was quite fast and they kept getting swept sideways, it did look funny.

After lunch we had a good walk all around the park then stopped off at the Information Centre for an ice cream before walking back to the boat.

We then just chilled out for the afternoon.  We are staying here tonight and also tomorrow then turning around and heading back up the canal on Saturday.

Moored at Wolseley Bridge