July 2015 Rugby to Hawkesbury Junction

The journey from Rugby to Hawkesbury Junction is characterised in part by the later straightening of the early meandering of the original canal route. This has resulted in there being many side, offshoots of the canal. Some are completely dry and unrecognisable but most are short stubs of canal into which boats can moor or marinas can be built.

Side arm at the bottom of the Hilmorton Locks

Across rivers too

Just above Bridge 42

Another river

River

Side arm

with space for mooring boats

The southern portal of the Newbold Tunnel

Repairs to the bridge

Arriving at Stretton Stop

Side arm at Stretton Stop

Stretton Stop

Some magnificent specimens of Gunnera

Under the M6

The approach to Sutton Stop

Entering the Stop Lock

The Greyhound - we enjoyed a good meal here!

Hawkesbury Junction

Hawkesbury Junction - turning north on to the Coventry Canal