M5 Motorway Bridge

One of a number of motorway bridges crossing the Tame Valley.

Stratford weir

Just down river from the canal junction.

Under Freeth

Passing underneath Freeth Bridge.

River Boats (10)

A rather superb boat at Poplar Dock in East London.

Peering through

I wonder if the inhabitants of that house in the distance ever take advantage of the gap in the foliage to look on the canal?

Boats on the canal (97)

Nene Pilot at Banbury.

Bridge maintenance

College Road bridge is undergoing some repairs (underneath) you can just see the workmen at this distance.

Wharfs (2) : Grimsbury Wharf

At Banbury.

Stratford River Festival 2014

The Stratford-upon-Avon River Festival is a lovely thing, especially if you like boats. Lots and lots of boats. This year did not disappoint for dozens of narrowboats and assorted river craft. I even spent some money at one of the stalls, obviously the horror of opening my wallet forced me to have a lie down for a while. You can see the photos i took here.

Towpath closed

Revisiting the Tame Valley for the first time in ages my progress was soon halted.

Tunnels (8) : Eyre's Tunnel

The short Eyre's Tunnel on the Regent's Canal (also known as Lisson Grove Bridge 2).