Yesterday we started down the many, many locks between Lapworth and Stratford in the autumn sunshine. The forecasters warned of rain tomorrow, and we weren't the only ones making the most of the sun - this chap was on a sunflower growing by one of the locks. We aimed for lunch at the Crabmill, which never disappoints. Table service included a server bringing a bowl of water and a couple of biscuits for each dog with diners!
On again down the locks in the afternoon we ended up at Wooton Wawen for a look around St Peter's, (reputedly the oldest church in Warwickshire dating to Saxon times), and dinner in the Navigation. Next day we went on down the Wilmcote flight, turning nearly every lock, except the really leaky ones. We only met one boat, just above the bottom lock.
Stratford is an interesting town to approach as you drop through a variety of locks in the industrial area characteristic of a midlands town. This lock was my favourite, with a stone clad bridge parapet resting on a girder, and a lock gate with a ninety degree bend to fit into the space. Moored for the night in the tourist circus that is Bancroft Basin.
On again down the locks in the afternoon we ended up at Wooton Wawen for a look around St Peter's, (reputedly the oldest church in Warwickshire dating to Saxon times), and dinner in the Navigation. Next day we went on down the Wilmcote flight, turning nearly every lock, except the really leaky ones. We only met one boat, just above the bottom lock. 
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