Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Funny looking Horse’s


IMG_0158With Crofton Pumping station still closed we pulled pins and continued on our journey West. Maybe on our way back this way it will be open.

IMG_0164There are some funny looking Horses in these parts.

IMG_0169At the locks Hamish likes to chill out in the shade.

IMG_0170We are now approaching the Summit of The Kennet and Avon Canal and this is what can happen when you moor in a short pound between locks. We met a Canal and River Trust worker on the Summit and he said that they are having problems with their pumps and are struggling to keep levels up.

IMG_0177Following Nb Oakfield through The Bruce tunnel on the Summit of the K&A Canal.

IMG_0181At the other side of the Bruce tunnel you pass Burbage Wharf and the crane which was fully restored in 2010.

IMG_0183There were loads of men with Anoraks littering the towpath with cameras. It turned out that there was a famous steam train travelling on the main line. It was a black one !

IMG_0191Oh look !!! A water pumping station with loads of pump parts scattered all over the site..Reminds me of a life long ago !!!!!!

IMG_0200There's chilling while cruising and then there's chilling while cruising..Now that's got me thinking!

IMG_0210We are now moored at Honey Street in The Vale of Pewsey under a funny looking horse. With The Barge Public House next to our mooring i suspect that we will be making a visit very shortly…

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6 comments:

  1. nb Chuffed19 May 2015 at 06:31

    Nice beer in the Barge. Look for the crop circle photos in the room with the pool table! The beer is called "Croppie".
    best wishes
    Debby and Dave

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    1. Gary20 May 2015 at 00:00

      Thanks Dave and Debby,mad a good pint at the Barge,sitting out looking at a big white hoer ...just the ticket,

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  2. Caroline19 May 2015 at 13:42

    there are no dates given yet on the Crofton pumping station opening days, but they do give the dates for the steaming days. Open 10.30 - 16.30
    May 23 to 25, June 27 & 28, July 25 & 26, August 29 to 31. Not far to Devizes now hope the weather is kind for the decent on Caen hill.




    Steaming weekend


    September 26 & 27




    Annual Steam Gala

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    1. Gary20 May 2015 at 00:02

      Hi Caroline, Hopefully on our way back they will be open and we will get the chance to have a look around. Thanks for the info.

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  3. Anonymous20 May 2015 at 12:27

    I don't think I would trust that steerers chair somehow, overhanging the canal at a jaunty angle!
    Ann

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