Monday 25th July 2016

Had another look around Evesham and then set off about noon. I meant to post this sign yesterday but forgot to do so. Many of the locks on the Stratford canal and upper river Avon were renovated with help from the army and prisoners or boys from Borstal schools. They did a fine job.

We continued down the Avon passing under a modern river crossing at the west end of Evesham

And then about a mile downstream we saw a rope ferry in action. The operator has to drop the rope as you approach and then winch it up again above river height. They take passengers across by pulling on the rope.

 The Avon has flooded quite a lot over the years and many locks had a notice showing the water height. I'm sure that we shall see more of these in Tewkesbury as it often suffers from flooding.

We have decided that although the Avon is quite attractive we prefer canals as you are closer to the banks and can see distant views. Rivers tend to be tree lined and in deeper valleys. However this was one attractive scene today as we left Fladbury lock where old mills have been turned into residences.