On the way back - Market Bosworth

Morning encounter on the Ashby

We awoke to another sunny morning. The temperature is now warmer than it has been all journey and so we didnt need our central heating.

Approaching Shackerstone Tunnel

We left our mooring early for us at 9:20 and travelled back to Shackerstone for lunch after passing through the 250 yard tunnel beneath the village.

Water Vole

On the way we were lucky to get our best view so far of a water vole and a slightly blurred photo. After lunch we decided to make best use of the good weather and go past our intended destination of Congerstone ("scattered village of small interest" according to the guidebook) on to Market Bosworth. Unfortunately the interesting old market town itself is about a mile's walk away but the mooring conditions here are good.

Violets by the canal

Apart from the water voles, all along the canal there is plenty of wildlife and plants to enjoy. We have seen a wide range of birds, many singing from the trees and hedges alongside the canal. Spring flowers are just beginning to emerge, of particular note have been the violets and the early spikes of butterbur.