Day 2 - Alvechurch to Stoke Pound

Thursday 10th July - 6 miles, 30 locks

Ross 31st birthday. Beautiful day - set off from Alvechurch for a 2.5 mile cruise to Tardebigge same time as Saunter Together.



Tardebigge Top Lock

Went down top lock and stopped to fill our engines - with a cooked breakfast prior to the next 29 locks. Few boats coming up but two were going down ahead of us so most of the locks were set against us. Took just over 4 hours.

Inside Tardebigge Top Lock



Mooring opposite the Queens Head at Stoke Pound

Moored opposite the Queens Head which was still very busy with late lunches. Very hot but now stayed in boat in the shade listening to first test against India. Sat out later - idyllic.

Went to Queens Head for a drink it is in the Farm/Mortons chain. Very big patio, garden and a tepee which you could hire for a function. There was a do going on prosecco, buffet and fire looked very nice.







Queens Head across from our mooring at night

Back to boat for dinner outside, pub still going strong, singer/guitarist when we went to bed at 11ish.