Stratford to Bidford paddle

It was dry for our 9.5 mile paddle on the 27th September on the Avon with 6 locks to negotiate. 

Six paddlers – Nigel, Marcus, Jacqui, Helen, Simon and Russ started from Stratford and 5 hours later arrived in Bidford. 

The Avon meandered through picturesque countryside and with great teamwork we tackled different situations.

• Jacqui – organiser, map reader, historian pointing out locks built by prisoners.

• Russ – lock and key keeper, pushing gates aside.

• Simon – taxi driver, doorman stopping any would be motor boats squashing into our lock space.

• Helen – general lookout for safe portage and escape routes.

• Nigel and Marcus – back-up and support.

  
  

The final excitement was arriving in Bidford on the floating dock where you notched your way up to the dry landing stage. 

A great day out!