Cruising on the Staffs & Worcs
Turned round and back down the Shroppie to Autherley, stopping at Turner’s garage on the way to pick up some diesel at only 77p/litre. We called in at Limekiln Chandlery for some odd & ends then went through the bridge and round the corner to stop for the night. We saw several people walking their
Early start as it’s a lovely morning. A pleasant day chugging along the beautiful Staffs & Worcs. We get to the bottom of the Bratch locks at about 3:30. We are third in the queue and the lockie says that there are two coming down, so it will be about an hour before our turn.
Arrived about 5:00, quickly unpacked, up through Kidderminster lock then stopped at Sainsburys to stock up for the trip. Moored for the night just before Wolverly Court lock. Speaking to daughter Liz on the phone she said that they have just had a terrific thunderstorm. About an hour later we are stood at the back
We left Worcester at about eightish for our first trip up this part of the Severn. It’s much more attractive than the lower reaches. We arrived at Stourport at 1 o’clock. I had arranged to pick up the keys etc for our new mooring from the BW office. It was difficult to find amid all