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Post by quaysider on Jan 26, 2020 14:35:05 GMT
I'm currently working on my 2021 cruise schedule (well the bits that I'm "off " the Llangollen/Huddersfield Narrow and it's not easy to see where mooring is possible at Atherstone... I ask because given the nature of 'Ellis', I need to make sure I stop and start trips where there is a train station - Atherstone looks nice and close in the Nicholsons but I wonder if anyone could advise where I should be aiming to moor? - I'm thinking Baddesley Basin??? any help greatly appreciated.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2020 15:35:01 GMT
The station is close to the canal and there are good (but slightly noisy moorings) between locks 5 and 6 in a fairly long pound. Very near to the station and the town.
There are also good moorings at the top lock, and if you prefer quiet and rural moorings more between 7 and 8 or our preferred spot between lock 9 and 10 ... of course it's a mile or so walk into town/station then.
We've used all without any issue, but prefer the pound between 9 and 10 because it's quiet, peaceful and we don't mind the walk.
Rog
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Post by quaysider on Jan 26, 2020 15:47:13 GMT
Thanks Rog - appreciated... it's difficult to plan where to be when I've not been there. I could come up with 40 decent mooring spots on the L & L if I ever come back up this way lol.
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Post by metanoia on Jan 26, 2020 16:47:18 GMT
Would second Rog's post really - except last summer there seemed to be very little mooring at the top of the locks due to many of the same boats being in the same spot whenever I passed. Between 5 and 6 is usually ok - apart from the noise Rog mentioned - and the easiest for the station.
Good luck.
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eta - plenty of waterpoints too (top, bottom and middle!) to fill up for your guests
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Post by quaysider on Jan 28, 2020 16:07:13 GMT
Moving on - (rather than create a new thread), What about mooring in Coventry basin for a few days? good idea?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2020 16:22:11 GMT
The basin has been given a facelift since I was there last. Perhaps the dead dog has been fished out too. Things of interest in Cov: 1. The cathedral(s). 2. The Motor Museum (awesome). 3. Er, that's it.
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Before 1941 the centre of Coventry retained many Elizabethan-era buildings. A few that survived the bombing were reconstructed in Spon St. Also see Priory Row, which retains much of its pre-war appearance.
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Post by Telemachus on Jan 28, 2020 17:16:42 GMT
Moving on - (rather than create a new thread), What about mooring in Coventry basin for a few days? good idea? The run in from Hawkesbury Jn to the basin is fairly grim, but the actual basin is OK. We moored there overnight a few years ago, very quiet.
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Post by metanoia on Jan 28, 2020 17:47:30 GMT
As above, really. Disturbed by the monster terrapins basking along the way … but no other local "wildlife" to be seen en route.
Moored there two or three years ago - they really do seem to have made an effort with the basin - beautifully lit, quiet enough and easy access to the city (must agree with nemesis about the attractions there, though - your clients will only need a day - but isn't it the "City of Culture" soon?). However, the hire fleet which took up much of the basin has now departed which might change the ambience.
Easy mooring (once again, loads of waterpoints for your clients!) - and the Ricoh Stadium and a mega Tesco along the way.
met x
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Post by dyertribe on Jan 28, 2020 17:56:12 GMT
My daughter is in Uni in Coventry coming to the end of her second year. I have yet to have visited the canal. I must rectify that soon
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Post by quaysider on Jan 28, 2020 18:11:22 GMT
Cheers - After we drop off guests in Bedworth, we'll re-stock/clean and then pick new ones up in Coventry...
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Post by metanoia on Jan 28, 2020 19:29:08 GMT
My daughter is in Uni in Coventry coming to the end of her second year. I have yet to have visited the canal. I must rectify that soon Surprised, but has she? Basin's worth a visit when illuminated x
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2020 19:50:43 GMT
I wondered if anyone's stayed in the basin recently since the hire boat company moved out ... may have affected the ambience adversely.
We spent one night in there back in the late nineties, so refrained from commenting earlier.
We stay at Hawkesbury and travel in by bus since ... not worth the cruise in for us.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2020 19:52:56 GMT
I was sent to Coventry (by boat) when I was 20 but when I got close I discovered there was an option to turn right at the hairpin. So I did.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2020 20:05:42 GMT
Moving on - (rather than create a new thread), What about mooring in Coventry basin for a few days? good idea? Phoenix used to build boats there, behind what was then a nightclub. Its where my boat was fitted out.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2020 6:03:18 GMT
isn't it the "City of Culture" soon? So was Hull but the locals vomited on the signs.
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