Coventry Canal

Farms and pretty countryside; woods with firing ranges

Fradley to Fazeley

1999

Picture of Coventry canalThere are plenty of tourists around Fradley Junction but the rural setting of the canal soon envelops you. This is a delightful journey all the way to Fazeley. Streethay Wharf has great chandlers and is well worth a look. We moored at Hopwas. There is a useful post office cum store just over Dixon's bridge but it is easy to miss. The beer at the Red Lion was in good condition – Ansells Bitter, Pedigree and a guest. There is a popular bar and comfortable if ordinary lounge.

Picture of Coventry canal I am sorry to say that a group of kids decided to steal a boat hook off our roof and threw our pole into the canal early in the morning which left a bad taste in our mouths. It has to be said that Hopwas is exactly the opposite of a place where you'd expect trouble and this was our only bad experience on our journey through Manchester, Wigan, Blackburn, Burnley, Leeds and Nottingham! The canal gets busy with boats at Fazeley.


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