Annie was first up and keen to go whilst it was cool - so she set off! Leaving me to get up and get ready on the move. We have found out that one of the Wolverhampton flight of locks has collapsed and the flight wont re-open until mid August. Unfortunately this is our direct route to meet Colin and Anne at Hatton. Gave them a ring to tell them we may not be able to make Hatton, and Col told me that Bob, Anne's Dad is ill. They were counting on Annes parents to look after the horses while they were away. So back to the drawing board.
For our part we now have to continue down the Staffs and Worcester canal south, before making a decision, so we turn through Dudley and enter Birmingham that way, or so we continue south to the River Severn?
At lunchtime we came through Bratch locks - a small staircase, operated by a pair of lock-keepers. A very picturesque section of canal. By 3pm we were both struggling in the heat, so moored up in the shade near bridge 38. At 5pm a hire boat shot passed pulling out our mooring pins, so as it was cooler we decided to continue. Got to Kinver and found a place to moor at 8.30pm. 11 hours of travelling time today!
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| Annie operating Whitewick Mill lock |
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| Bratch locks |
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| Bratch No2 |
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| Bottom of Bratch locks |
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| Dunsley Tunnel |
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