Tibberton

 A very grey day, but no rain.  We are now within easy cruising distance of our destination in Worcester but  we dont want to get there too early only so only cruised for just over 2 hours today. We left at 9:30 and 30 minutes later stopped at Hanbury Junction to visit Densie's builders, The New Boat Company, as we need a replacement wooden panel for one of the dors.  It would have to be imported from Poland and I was warned the cost would be high - we will see.

We waited for the on-coming boat to pass the reeds

The very short (200 yard) Dunhampstead tunnel

Moored at Tibberton

After leaving Hanbury Junction we travelled for a further 1.5 hours on the lock-free stretch to Tibberton.  Much of the canal was heavily overgrown with reeds, in some of the sections it was difficult for 2 boats to pass. However the canal was fairly deep and so we were able to keep up a good speed.

We stopped at the well maintained moorings in Tibberton and after lunch walked around the village.  Sadly there was little of interest to see.

4.79 miles 0 locks, 2 hours cruising (ignoring stops).