To Burnt Mill Lock & Back

It’s been years since I was last here, and I’d forgotten just how charming the towpath is. It’s narrow in places, so you often find yourself squishing into the hedge to let people coming the other way pass, but somehow that just adds to the experience.

In some stretches, where the boats are anchored close together, you’ll occasionally come across a fishing rod stretched across the path. Everyone’s friendly though, and they’ll happily lift it as you approach. You do have to keep an eye out for people sitting in the middle of the path (or their dog! 😂), and maybe a swan or two, so it can feel like a bit of an obstacle course… But it’s so incredibly peaceful. 😌

I ran past Bruce Tunnel and somehow ended up going beyond Burnt Mill Lock because I got completely distracted. I should’ve taken photos… especially of the random gorilla statue sitting in a tree! 🦍