"J Wettstone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Amazing what happens on this list. Thank you. : : We need all the help we can get. : : We are getting nb Rebecca Saturday afternoon. Not having a Nicholson's at hand I thought that the trip from Warwick to Coventry would be easier than going the other way. Ten years ago we boarded nb "Olivia Ginger" at bridge 49 and I remember the flight that we worked, while jet lagged, as we headed toward Birmingham, and thought I wouldn't want to do it again. We were on the second half of a 2 week holiday and had to work long days with out much sighseeing to get back to Stone on time. Don't want to be under that much pressure this time. : : Should we reconsider and head for Stratford instead? Suggestions welcomed. : : We have only a week, and do not have delusions of grandure - meaning that our goal is a pleasant trip - not a marathon destination to destination for long hours each day. We will be able to moor the boat at do some sightseeing from her. As the song says "They're coming back to the water" and I want to enjoy the water and the scenery. snip :
I would suggest that you go South as you suggested, but then take time to visit Braunston, turning in the Marina entrance then back track to The North Oxford and go TOWARDS Coventry but plan to stop and turn quite a bit earlier. I understand that the Bistro an Hillmorton Locks do a good meal but I've never been there, I have been to the Royal Oak and I wont be doing so again. I expect you may get a bit past Rugby, maybe Stretton Stop where you can turn and then make your way back. When you get to Wigrams Turn if you have time you can carry straight on the South Oxford to the Bridge Inn, there is a winding hole opposite of even further to the Folly Pub. But don't go past the winding hole or you will end up going up the flight to turn and then come down again. After that its back to Wigrams Turn and off down the Grand Union back to Warwick and Kate Narrowboats. A round trip of about 70 miles, 46 broad locks and 6 narrow locks -- Brian Ancient Order of Sewer Ants Visit this site and help save our waterways http://www.savethewaterways.org.uk/
