Before we get too far away, we thought we’d share a few more scenes from the lovely time we spent around Bradford-on-Avon…
The British LOVE their dogs! It’s been wonderful to see these (mostly) well-behaved pups hanging out with their people in the local pub.
J
We enjoyed seeing the colourful Narrowboats along the Avon and Kennet canal (lots of family and friends on “hire boats”, out for the Bank Holiday weekend).
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| Our first bike ride down the canal towpath |
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| Volunteers were on duty assisting with operating the locks |
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| Volunteer Anita, welcoming us to BoA with Canal maps |
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| CJ (ever the “dock-rat”), lending a hand |
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| Waiting for the lock to fill |
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| Cafe lunch stop along the towpath |
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The Avoncliff Aqueduct crosses over the River Avon.
One narrowboat is waiting to cross… |
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| And here’s the (not)narrow boat, coming the other way |
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| Riding the path under the aqueduct |
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A “cuppa” with cake to finish the afternoon
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A walk through the nearby Widbrook Woods and a public pathway through a farmer’s field, to the local sailing club.
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| Signs on the gates urge walkers to mind they close it after passing |
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| The “smallest sailing club in England” |
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| Getting set up for the Sunday races |
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| The Club sponsors weekly races on this “wide” stretch of the Avon |
A few more sights around Bradford on Avon…
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| A surprise swing just off the towpath |
And last, but certainly not least…
Our delightful, generous and talented host Dick at the Widbrook Barns. Dick offered us a ride to the rail station on the morning of our departure. He showed up in his “Lorry” with a big grin on his face and insisted we take a photo.
You are the best Dick! Only problem is you’ve spoiled us for any future B&B!
Hope you enjoyed this little tour around Bradford on Avon.
Cheers,
Kathy
J
