Evans Weir Footbridge

The impressive long footbridge over the edge of the weir.

Leicester again

Staying with the Grand Union Canal this week, but moving north to Leicester and the Soar Navigation.

Apsley Lock 66

Ice bound lock.

Boats on the canal (475)

In Apsley (again).

Apsley Lock Footbridge

Modern concrete bridge.

Boats on the canal (474)

In Apsley.

Apsley again

We return to the Grand Union Canal in Apsley this week.

Stanley Lock 2

Another lock.

Stanley Top Lock Footbridge

Cross the canal here.

Stanley Top Lock

A short lock flight up towards Stanley Dock begins here.

Junctions (61) : Stanley Dock Cut Junction

Turning towards Stanley Dock.

Turning towards the Mersey

We return to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal this week, now we have turned right and are heading towards the Mersey.

Factory Bridge 52

Another bridge over the canal.

Junctions (60) : Rugby Wharf Arm Junction

The Rugby Wharf Arm heads off here.

Consul Road Bridge 53

A modern road bridge.

Aqueducts (32) : Old Leicester Road Aqueduct 54

As the name implies, this aqueduct takes the canal over a road.

Rugby return

This week we return to the Oxford Canal in Rugby.

Over the bridge

Footbridge at Whatstandwell.

Whatstandwell

We make it back to the pleasant village of Whatstandwell.

Gregory Tunnel

On the Cromford Canal.

Lea Shaw Bridge 9

Near Gregory Tunnel.

Whatstandwell in the Winter

Cool down during this heat wave with a return to Whatstandwell and the Cromford Canal in somewhat cooler and wetter weather!

Gem Street Bridge C

And now the letter C!

Leigh Bridge D

We are down to the letter D.

Mile post

Mile post marker, we are slightly closer to one end of this canal than the other.

Boundary Bridge E

Another of the lettered bridges.

Return to Liverpool

We return to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Liverpool this week.

Boats on the canal (473)

A selection of boats near Wootton Wawen aqueduct.

Hill Farm Marina

Entrance to the still fairly new marina near Wootton Wawen.

Wootton Wawen Footbridge 54

Crossing here.

Boats on the canal (472)

At Wootton Wawen.

Wootton Wawen

We return to the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal this week for a visit to Wootton Wawen.

Aqueducts (31) : River Swift Aqueduct 55

Water over water.

Arms (42) : Brownsover

Now disused and shut-off.

Boats on the canal (471)

In Rugby.

Brownsover Footbridge 53A

A neat little footbridge.

Rugby return

A return to the Oxford Canal in Rugby.

Canal side living

More modern canal side property.

West Bridge

Another bridge in Leicester.

Castle Gardens Pedestrian Bridge

A modern bridge.

Boats on the canal (470)

At Leicester.

Staying at Leicester

We are staying with the Soar Navigation in Leicester this week.

Newarke Bridge 111

A very nice looking bridge.

Swan Bridge

Another bridge in Leicester.

Canal side property

Good view from here.

Upperton Road Bridge

One of many bridges as the canal stretches up the western side of Leicester.

Leicester Soar

We stay with the Grand Union Canal this week but this time up in Leicester and the Soar Navigation.

Moorings (41) : Leighton Linslade Visitor Moorings

Stay here.

Leighton Buzzard Bridge 114

Road crossing the canal.

46 miles

A long way to Braunston.