The Anchor (High Offley) to Goldstone - Shropshire Union Canal

 

Wednesday 22^nd September

It was another dry day but quite chilly this morning as we set off from our mooring.

                                                    

We went under a few bridges, and past moored boats, then was approaching Shebdon Embankment which also has stop gates at each end in case of a breach.

                                                     

There are a lot of moored boats along here so its slow going.  We passed Bethsaida Covers at Shebdon wharf who made our covers for our boat and on along the embankment we went.

                                           

At the end of the embankment is the old Cadbury factory which now produces dried milk products such as Bird’s custard and Angel Delight.  The goods from this factory used to be carried to and from Bournville (on the Worcester & Birmingham canal) by narrowboat.

                                            

We went on for a few miles passing more moored boat, going under bridges and passing a few boats coming the other way.  There are lovely views of The Wreakin along this stretch.

                                                  

We were then approaching Goldstone wharf where we moored up opposite The Wharf Tavern where tomorrow we are meeting Sheila and Tony and having lunch so looking forward to that.

                                                    

                                                     

                                                                                             

Kev will be busy finishing off products for the market and I will do a few jobs and some work for the firm I work for then on Friday we will make our way to Market Drayton for the Ginger and Spice festival and floating market and to catch up with friends so should be a good weekend.