A week of two halves as far as the weather was concerned this week – sunny with temperatures in the low 20’s for a couple of days, then rain and cooler temperatures (>10 degrees) by the end. However, this did not deter from another great week. We chose an easy route, being just two of us, and me recovering from recent back surgery. So we went down to Coventry, with its interesting Basin, before travelling up the Ashby Canal and back. The Ashby is very pretty and worth a visit. Motorcycle fans can visit the Triumph factory in Hinckley, just 10 miles from the canal. Also, the site of the Battle of Bosworth and the Heritage Railway from Shenton to Shackerstone. Ther is also a glass blower at Shenton Station.
We ate twice at the Greyhound at Hawkstone Junction – definitely need to book for Sunday lunch.
The Rising Sun, Shackerstone no longer does food all week – check beforehand. However, the Globe in Snarestone does food all week. The farm shop in Measham Road, Snarestone (10 minutes’ walk from the south end of the tunnel) does excellent pies and other ready meals, which saves lots of preparation!
We look forward to exploring more of this whole area from Rose Narrowboats again next year.
M & J