Week 8 – Maidenhead to Reading
Seriously high-end cruising via Cliveden to Marlow, Henley and Sonning with more visitors on the way.
Continue readingWeek 7 – Staines to Maidenhead
On to Maidenhead with trips around Runneymede, Windsor Great Park and the town itself. A brief visit from passing friends.
Continue readingWeek 6 – Hampton Court to Staines
A visit to the palace and visits from family on our way up the Thames to a rather charmless Staines.
Continue readingWeek 5 – Out Into The Thames
A return to the boat to abandon the canal system for the less predictable waters of the mighty River Thames.
Continue readingWeek 4 – Back On Dry Land (An Intermission)
A week away from the boat visiting friends & relatives and catching up on chores.
Continue readingWeek 3 – Marsworth Junction to Harefield Marina
Heading further towards London in a heatwave, ready to moor the boat for an excursion back to the south.
Continue readingWeek 2 – Stoke Hammond to Marsworth Junction
Slow boat to Marsworth with a side trip down the Aylesbury Arm and an encounter with a Red Admiral.
Continue readingWeek 1 – Crick to Stoke Hammond
In which we finally leave the safety of our marina and head out, homeless, down the Grand Union.
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