We had heard that our end destination of Bradford On Avon gets really busy at the weekend, and the moorings are limited. Toby suggested we cast off at 8am (and instantly regretted staying it!!)
A pit stop at ‘The Boatyard’ at Hilperton to fill up with fuel, pump out the waste tank, and purchase a second centre rope, we were soon on our way, and managed to find a mooring at Bradford On Avon; it felt very much like Stratford On Avon, and full of tourists.
We took a walk round Bradford on Avon, and the 14th Century tithe barn was open, what a wonderful building with the most amazing roof beams.
We took our first known bump to the rear with a hire boat trying to moor up. I was out there like a flash, and not to impressed, especially when she didn’t even apologise, and asked were the local pub was!
Ann and Martin arrived late afternoon, after putting the world to rights, we had dinner at a well chosen restaurant by Toby called Timbrell’s Yard – the salted caramel sundae was yummy.
I know someone else who would have difficulty with an 8am cast off, but it did indeed pay dividends. Glad the tourist info came in useful – the cruck roof is not to be missed!