sean neill wrote: >> If you have independent transport out of Stratford, then the area >> around >> Lapworth junction and lock flight is very pleasant with decent path >> surfaces. The carpark is alongside the junction towpath. The only >> thing >> I am uncertain about is the ability to cross over from the junction >> towpath to the lockside towpath as I cannot remember whether the >> bridge >> access would be suitable for a mobility scooter. >> >> Graham > > No problem going up (north) or down the Stratford towpath, but the new > bridge across the 'revived' link had steps (very dangerous in the dark > as you don't expect them - I didn't and stepped into thin air) last time > I went there, so it's not possible to get to the GU. The way down to the > GU towpath at the Navigation is dangerously steep. > > There is also good access at Lowsonford (Fleur de Lys) > > It should be possible > to get down to the north end of the Shrewley tunnel through the towpath > tunnel (if you can find it!). The car-park at the bottom of Hatton is > free and has good towpath access - there is also good access from the > Blue Lias to the towpath at Stockton.
During the Movermber SOW protest I parked free for half a day in the car park of the pub at the top of the Hatton flight. Will -- Will Chapman Save Our Waterways www.SaveOurWaterways.org.uk
