I’m in Hemel, waiting for work on Boxmoor lock to be completed so I can continue on my journey up north. In the last month I’ve only travelled about 15 miles but at this time of year that’s to be expected. Most scheduled work takes place from January to March. This Thursday the lock should […]
Stoppage
Stoppages
IfI’d checked the list of stoppages before I left Uxbridge I’d have realised that Lady Capel’s lock is closed for a fortnight. I set off to travel the country and ended up in Watford. Beyond that, there was a stoppage scheduled at Milton Keynes but thankfully it’s been cancelled. However, I still won’t get further […]
Canal repairs
A damaged culvert brought part of the Grand Union canal to a stop last week. Unfortunately I’d left Bristol Fashion in the middle of the closed section of the canal. After work I found a British Waterways dredger under the bridge next to the Turning Point pub, blocking the entrance. At the next bridge men […]