Day 101 North to Market Drayton - 11.5 miles and 5 locks
Day 102 Adderley Locks to Audlem Lock No.2 - 5 miles and 7 locks
Day 103 Audlem flight and back to our berth at Overwater Marina - 2.5 miles and 13 locks
We continued our relaxed pace that has been the 'hall mark' of this year's summer cruise - taking 3 days to head back north. We reflected on the summer of waterway cruising both agreeing that our stop in Birmingham, the Stratford River Festival and time on the Oxford Canal and the Upper Thames were extremely enjoyable.
For now, the last set of photographs on what has become a familiar stretch of canal.
It felt like coming home?!!
Yet another photo of the famous bridge!
Newly hung embankment safety gates - here at Knighton
Looking back as we enter the Woodseaves Cutting
Looking back up the Tyrley locks with the sandstone edge showing
Always makes me laugh!
I spotted this - we met Ike Argent at Ellesmere Port Boat Festival many years ago!
A very likeable man, born on an boat and passed away on his boat - an inspiration
Chris pausing as we lock down at Audlem
A photo of one of the fierce byweirs on the Audlem Flight - easier going down!
The Captain smiling - it's been a great summer cruise!
The last day's boating - looking down the flight towards Audlem
Although it's quite warm, autumn is here
Arriving back at the Marina - bringing the rain!
Pointing out where we got to on the Upper Thames.
Sam and David from the office are so pleased to see us again!
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