Barbridge to Calveley - Shropshire Union Canal

Off We Go

Wednesday 25^th September

It was a dry day when we got up, Kev and Harry went out for a walk, when they came back we had breakfast then set off along the canal.

Harry in Charge

We are only going a couple of miles today after our mammoth voyage Monday!

Harry enjoying travelling along

Hello

I can see you!

We chugged along and Harry took his usual place at the back with his pal Kev.  We went under a few bridges and then came to Calveley where we passed Calveley Mill Café, we needed to stop at the services.  There was two boats there but as we got there one pulled out which was good timing and we went in.

We filled up with water, got rid of rubbish etc., and then moved on.

Lots of plants along here

We chugged on under a bridge and went up to the winding hole, turned around and back down the canal to the moorings where we tied up.

Under a Bridge

Passing Calveley Mill

We had lunch then went out for a walk down to the cafe.  It was a sunny afternoon and so we sat outside and had coffee.  There is a nice shop in the cafe so we had a look around there and got some milk, farmhouse butter and Calveley Crunch cheese.  We then walked back to the boat.

A while after we got back, it clouded over and we had some rain.  We are now staying here for a couple of days as the forecast is not too good but hopefully when we are ready to move on, the sun will be shining again.

Moored at Calveley