Day
5: 15 miles, 1 lock and a tunnel
We
had decided to cruise today – firstly I needed to re-connect the
tunnel lamp wiring that had been cut during the welding work.
That
done and a cooked brunch later, we set south enjoying the lovely
weather again.
Canal quiz question – where is this lovely house? Specially for Ann
and Mike!
(Answer at end)
The canal cuts underneath this lump of sandstone – Gnossal Tunnel
An ornate bridge – No.22
Intricate brickwork
The sun filters through the trees in Ryehill Cutting
Stretton Aqueduct over …
The A5 - both built by the amazing Telford
Another 'posh' bridge – this one called the Avenue Bridge, up to
Chillington Hall, dated from 1724
We
had heard it was the air show day at nearby RAF Cosford.
Imagine
seeing this Blenheim bomber fly past. The pic doesn't really do it
justice.
And then – the Vulcan – I think the last flying one left and to be de-commissioned in 2014?
Truly awesome!
We
arrived at Autherley Junction and moored below the stop lock around
6.30pm.
This is one end of the Shropshire Union Canal (actually the beginning) though the end of our time on the 'Shroppie' for a few weeks.
Another
lovely day!
[Answer
to quiz – the house by Bridge No. 35, the Newport Road in Gnossal]
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