Today we arrived in Stourport, where the canal enters the River Severn.
River Severn
It’s an interesting, quirky town. As the inland port where cargo was transferred from river to canal, it has plenty of handsome warehouses, but also has something of the seaside town about it, with fairground…
Fun of the fair
… and fish and chips.
Gluttony
Two massive basins greet the canal, with narrow boats, tugs and posh yachts, some moored and others pottering about getting fuel and taking on supplies.
Clock Warehouse, Felucca and Stourport Yacht Club
The port’s history is all around and you can just wander at will, nosing about and watching the boats in action.
Massive massive lock
Pleasing spot to moor
It’s just a wonderful place with abundant charm and character. Just close your eyes and imagine days gone by when it was a bustling working port with coal, stone and wood being unloaded by hundreds of grimy shouting blokes.
Or open then and pretend instead you’re living a millionaire lifestyle with the yachting set.
Monaco man
Pubs and high street aren’t bad either. Stourport, I highly recommend it!
walks36
Recommendation seconded, cap’n!