Another barrel roofed lock cottage. It now belongs to the Landmark Trust. The previous tenant was born in the cottage in 1921, one of eleven children, and lived there until 2006.
The remains of bridge 43, a remarkably tight fit
Another bucolic vista
The tiny Yarningdale aqueduct leading into Lock 34
And a smiling Lawrence, just for Suzie
Yet another barrel roof lock cottage at Lock 34, aka Bucket Lock
Looking down the canal from Bucket Lock Bridge. Doesn't that view just draw you in and invite you to find out what's around the corner?
If you can't get a gnome for your balcony, get a sheep!
Squeezing through another little bridge
The split in the bridge is to allow the tow rope (from the horse drawn days) to go through the gap so it doesn't have to be detached from the horse.
We called it a day before Bridge 50, tying up after 6.00pm. We both enjoyed today very much.
The winner of the last quiz, what cow is that, is Tim. Tim correctly guessed that the cows in question are water buffalo.
Next quiz question, and Tim and Mike aren't allowed to answer, too obvious for you two.
What is this? And 'a pile of dirt' won't cut it.
7 miles, 17 locks in 6 1/2 hours
Mole diggings
ReplyDeleteHydewood travels, you win. However I should have prohibited your other half from playing. He has an unfair advantage!
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