A very dull day today as we set off along the Coventry Canal. I don’t know who attached the clock to the telegraph post but its not telling the truth.
Charity Dock doesn't disappoint with its display of interesting and colourful artefacts.
As we worked our way down between the moored boat at Hawkesbury Junction we met a Rothen Push Tug with a flat, he kindly held back at the water point and once we had passed we pulled in for water, the share boat following the tug wasn’t impressed as he wanted water as well, but I pointed out to him there were two taps and room for two boats. We didn’t stay long at the water point as the flow before the other boat started filling was pathetic. We carried on past the junction and tried the next tap, no valve handle so out with the pliers. The flow was probably slower than the other one, so again we carried on towards Coventry. I have taken
this shot before but with the dull sky the birds and fish show up a bit better.
On the fence in front of the housing development are these notices from when it was a large industrial site, I wonder if the storm drains are still there ?
A quick glance into the old hire boat basin as we passed by, it looks quite a nice mooring, alsospotted one of the local residents on the towpath.
I am not sure if they are reducing this tree as there are several ropes up it but it certainly stands out.
Down to the basin, we stopped just before bridge No.1 to fill with water, a much better pressure
before heading into the basin to moor for the night beside the swing bridge . Will I get a cooked breakfast in the morning?
Today’s Journey
8½ miles with no locks in 4 hours
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