Day 21
April 27, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 12 °CA chilly start along the canal and then over Cannock Chase. Lack of signs and obstructive cows made the afternoon more of a challenge. 17 miles today.
A chilly start along the canal and then over Cannock Chase. Lack of signs and obstructive cows made the afternoon more of a challenge. 17 miles today.
We split up this morning, with Ben and I departing the boat at 8am for an hour's walk to the Shugborough National Trust estate. Mum and Kev stayed behind with the boat to visit the antique shops inRead more
After our stunted start, we made good progress through the locks south of Stone. Travelling alongside the Trent, we saw masses of Canadian geese, ducks and even alpacas! The friendly swans visited usRead more
An early start for me to finish a bit of work, although I popped out for a bit of misty morning photography first. After breakfast we walked into Wolseley and had a rummage through a fabulous antiqueRead more
Sunshine , Greggs breakfast, lovely countryside and as always a cider!
See if you can spot the fox cubs.
Next three nights at Mary’s friend Jill’s house. x
Our customary pitstop
Moored in Gnosall on the Shropshire Union canal
Shopping at Aldi...
Another highlight. This started my solo traveling although I was staying with a friend she was working throughout the day. My days were riding around on my bicycle and eating too many stroopwafflesRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Stafford District