Monthly Archives: May 2018

Reading to Abingdon

Posted on 31/05/2018 by Geoff

We stopped overnight under reading bridge; well it was free, and it was surprisingly quiet for a public thoroughfare!!! Today we headed west buying Diesel along the way and enjoying the sights as we meandered along the Thames on this … Continue reading →

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Sonning

Posted on 28/05/2018 by Christine

25/5 – 28/5/2018 We decided that as we had been to Henley-on-Thames before, and that the Grand Prix was on television this week end, we wanted to find somewhere we could moor up, do nothing for a couple of days, … Continue reading →

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Bourne End – Marlow – Henley-on-Thames

Posted on 23/05/2018 by Christine

23/5/2018 We wanted to stop in Bourne End, just because Liz lived there, I wanted to go back to the pub that we frequented whilst she was alive, when we arrived at the jetty, it was very chaotic with boats … Continue reading →

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Brentford, heading towards Marlow

Posted on 22/05/2018 by Geoff

Whilst we were wandering around Brentford I noticed a historical plaque in the lock area and after reading it I was surprised what has taken place in Brentford in the past. Brentford has been a familiar area to the west … Continue reading →

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Grand Union canal to the Thames

Posted on 20/05/2018 by martin

We continued our journey, from Milton Keynes to Brentford, gradually reaching the Thames, the canal although hard work at times, is beautiful, we have seen some lovely sights, with swans and their signets, ducks, with their chicks, and also geese … Continue reading →

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Cosgrove to Bridge 89 (Milton Keynes)      10 miles

Posted on 09/05/2018 by Geoff

Tuesday 8th May  One of nice things about being on these canals is, “no rush”; start when you want, finish when you want, mooring doesn’t appear to be an issue, virtually anywhere along the towpaths.   Today was no exception, tea … Continue reading →

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