Beautiful woodland corridor

Continuing in our aim of relaxing and allowing Leo to decompress we moored up in possibly the most beautiful spot so far. The canal created a corridor through mature woodland, light filtering through a canopy of lush green summer leaves. A meadow sloped to the waterside on the opposite bank. Standing outside in the dappled shade and taking deep breathes you could well believe the air in your lungs was filled with goodness from the trees around you.

We didn't do much other than walk, fish and watch the world go quietly by. Dogs frollicked in the meadow, many of them taking leaping plunges into the clear water, disturbing the thick carpet of weed waving to and fro in the gentle current.

We left feeling happily refreshed.Read more