The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal

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The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 16, 2017 21:49:45 GMT Saltysplash, Ssscrudddy, and 1 more like this

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Post by Andyberg on Jul 16, 2017 21:49:45 GMT

Decided to do the full navagatable section of the canal today, then walk the 5 miles of un-navigable section to the next local pub.. a fantastic and unbelievably interesting stroll!!

Leaving Maesbury Marsh...pass over River aqueduct..

heading to final liftbridge on the section before the winding hole and normal turn around point..

past the final boat moorings and disused ex jetty..

to the end of the 'official' navigation.. motive on bridge above dog..

The next 300 yards or so are Still navigatable but there's no Turning point so you need back all the way backl out to the winding ole some 500 yes!😱

Fully restored and as new liftbridge...permanently 'up' to keep farmer private!!

fantastic peaceful canalside property..beautiful place..

Onwards under recently done bridge..

Thro to the final section of 'unofficially navigatable' section...

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Andyberg Super Member One of the mindless morons who daily foul these pages with their vacuous tripe. Posts: 5,088	The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 16, 2017 21:53:27 GMT rockdodger and dogless like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Andyberg on Jul 16, 2017 21:53:27 GMT Onto the very end.... And then to the un-navigable section... More tomorrow!
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The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 17, 2017 5:58:23 GMT

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Post by Andyberg on Jul 17, 2017 5:58:23 GMT

Work has started rebuilding the bridge entry @ bridge 84

Completely refined and new sides built..

Newt crossings built to keep them safe!

Excavations showing the profile of the new canal

And looking further ahead, original outline still clearly visible..

Last Edit: Jul 17, 2017 6:08:11 GMT by Andyberg

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The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 17, 2017 6:06:29 GMT via mobile

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Post by Jim on Jul 17, 2017 6:06:29 GMT

There's an article in cart boaters update, canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/blogs/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-14-july-2017?utm_source=Combined+Boaters%27+Update+Sep+2013&utm_campaign=ec5e39b405-Boaters_Update_14_7_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_482c157644-ec5e39b405-22019657#Monty

I see the latest works have been done with HLF and ERDF money. I wonder who will give us those matched funds after Brexit.

NB Bittern's Boom, 32ft Narrowboat reg'd 1968, moored on the highest mooring on the network.

Andyberg Super Member One of the mindless morons who daily foul these pages with their vacuous tripe. Posts: 5,088	The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 17, 2017 6:13:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Andyberg on Jul 17, 2017 6:13:46 GMT More info... restorethemontgomerycanal.uk/ and canal route...
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patty Super Member Posts: 13,380	The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 17, 2017 6:20:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by patty on Jul 17, 2017 6:20:08 GMT thats brill thanks for the lovely pics
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The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 17, 2017 6:22:22 GMT

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Post by naughtyfox on Jul 17, 2017 6:22:22 GMT

Jul 17, 2017 6:06:29 GMT Jim said:

I wonder who will give us those matched funds after Brexit.

From the taxes paid by all the Romanian gypsies selling The Big Issue, of course.
Don't forget all the Afghans jumping out of lorries all round the country who have come here to put in their effort to make the economy grow.

A country that is dependent on handouts from the EU is a failure.

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Andyberg Super Member One of the mindless morons who daily foul these pages with their vacuous tripe. Posts: 5,088	The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 17, 2017 6:27:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Andyberg on Jul 17, 2017 6:27:38 GMT Onwards towards Llanymynech and the outline is clearly visible with many bridges still in good shape.. Bridge 87 looking fine.. Culvert mechanism still in place Random signage in place to make the journey a bit more interesting.
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Andyberg Super Member One of the mindless morons who daily foul these pages with their vacuous tripe. Posts: 5,088	The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 17, 2017 6:35:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Andyberg on Jul 17, 2017 6:35:47 GMT And continuing on.. Canal route and bridges all clearly in view Pant Bridge incorporating bridge for the old limestone tram setup alongside clearly visible.
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Andyberg Super Member One of the mindless morons who daily foul these pages with their vacuous tripe. Posts: 5,088	The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 17, 2017 6:41:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Andyberg on Jul 17, 2017 6:41:09 GMT Run into a work party clearing the way with heavy plant..
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Andyberg Super Member One of the mindless morons who daily foul these pages with their vacuous tripe. Posts: 5,088	The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 17, 2017 6:42:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Andyberg on Jul 17, 2017 6:42:24 GMT Disused lime kilns in the background..
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 17, 2017 7:02:59 GMT Andyberg likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2017 7:02:59 GMT Thanks for the photos. We walked to Llanymynech along the route about 6 years ago. It's disappointing to see how slow progress is, but progress is progress. Rog

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The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 17, 2017 7:07:06 GMT

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Post by Andyberg on Jul 17, 2017 7:07:06 GMT

Another mile and a half or so and another bridge

Random distance marker still in place

Canal route gets a bit overgrown..

Til finally we hit another watered section just outside Llanymynech

And the famous tea thieving ' diving dog' takes a cooling off dip 👍

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Andyberg Super Member One of the mindless morons who daily foul these pages with their vacuous tripe. Posts: 5,088	The un-navigavable...Montgomery Canal Jul 17, 2017 7:11:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Andyberg on Jul 17, 2017 7:11:58 GMT Cooling down!!
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