Fradley Junction

We left Kingsbury after a lazy morning, knowing we didn't need to get too far today. The morning was beautifully autumnal, albeit a little cold but at least with sunshine. We trundled back past the RSPB wetland reserve and under Drayton footbridge where I hopped off to take some photos of its towers and spiral staircases. I walked to Fazeley Junction to catch up with the boat through leaf-strewm towpaths of browns, yellows and reds.

As we approached Hopwas for the fourth, and final, time, I changed into my running gear and started running for the third time alongside the rifle ranges to Whittington. From Bridge 80 we walked into town to the Dog Inn for a drink and some cake, before setting off for the final 90 minutes to Fradley Junction.

Through the two western locks here as the sun set, we moored up for the night and popped into the Swan for some drinks and for dinner.Read more