Norbury Junction to Bridge 42 (Shropshire Union Canal)

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The sun was shining and it was already hot as we set off from Norbury Junction up the canal to Bridge 42, about 2 miles away!!  The canal was quiet, only saw a few boats chugging along.

High Bridge

We went through Grub Street Cutting and under High Bridge with a masonry strut, carrying a short telegraph pole, built across its tall arch. The telegraph pole is now redundant, a relic from the days when the Shroppie’s straight course made it a useful route for wires to follow.

The Anchor Inn

On up the canal and moored outside The Anchor Inn just before Bridge 42.  It is a very old boatman’s pub and has been in the same hands for over 100 years, it is unique with two very small rooms, its just like going into someone’s front room, well worth a stop.

Mooring outside the Anchor Inn

Staying here overnight, then heading off tomorrow.  We are chugging about 5 miles tomorrow, not sure how we are going to cope with such a long journey!!