Monthly Archives: June 2017

It was a bit cloudy, but clearing nicely, as we set out from Tewkesbury up The Avon towards Stratford. By the time we got to Pershore Lock the weather was lovely. The weir there has a couple of Archimedes Screws … Continue reading →

Last week we set out from Stourport onto our first river of the year, The Severn. As we were descending the Stourport staircase locks I noticed the working boat Bramble and thought the number seemed a bit familiar. It turns … Continue reading →

We’ve visited Kinver before on a couple of occasions but each time the Holy Austin Rock Houses were shut. This time we made sure we timed our stay for when the houses were open. It’s a bit of a trek … Continue reading →

Last week we said goodbye to the BCN (for now) and headed south. We’re doing a chunk of the Avon ring – down to Stourport, out on the Severn along the Avon and then back towards Birmingham on the Stratford … Continue reading →

On the day after the BCN Marathon Challenge, Atlas and Malus were heading back to their home at Hawne Basin. Gordon and I volunteered to join the crew. The boats would be taken via the Gosty Hill Tunnel through which … Continue reading →