Squaring up to the first bridge of the day, leaving our mooring at Bidford
Lining up
Looking back at Bidford bridge, with its assorted arches
First lock of the day, Barton. We decide we'll both get off the boat on these river locks, one to look after fore and aft ropes and the other to work the lock
Moored boats
Nice signwriting
Replica Dutch barge
More moored boats behind the island
Riverside trees often meet in the middle and it can be very narrow
Picking our way around overhanging trees...
...and reed beds...
...not to mention rocky underwater shelves
Next lock is to the right
Atmospheric bankside with gate
A solar farm in the back garden
Approaching Binton Bridge, navigable arch to the right
Can just see it on the right behind the tree
Yep, there's the arrow
The tow of the current, even in dry conditions, is noticeable passing through these bridges
Sweet boathouse
Cooling paddle
Stan Glover lock
Emptying the lock
We first open the same side paddle to fill the lock - with caution, since the water gushes out with great force...
... meanwhile holding the bow line steady
In the next lock, sharing with old companions Lisa and Judith on nb Kalamazoo
Approaching central Stratford
The river is suddenly busy with rowing boats, passenger cruisers and small motor launches! The RSC theatre is on the left
Turning off the river into the canal basin the lock is against us - so an awkward wait sticking out into the river and a rope round the only bollard. Note the audience!
Just upstream is Tramway Bridge, now pedestrian
Into the lock and the attention from tourists is a bit overwhelming...
though friendly
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