Category Archives: British Canals

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Friday 4th May After a major Tesco shop, we arrived back to Meg A Star early afternoon; now complete with washing machine.  Whilst Christine stowed away all the food etc., I returned the hire car and now we were now … Continue reading →