Richard J Sanders wrote: > We are intending visiting the G&S shortly - there seems very little info > regarding airdraft of the bridges - lots on the width! > > I realise that these are manned, but can anybody tell me which bridges will > need to be swung/lifted for a narrow boat with say 2 metres airdraft? >
All of the bridges except for the new one just below Llanthony whose official name escapes me (Orchard Meadow or somesuch, but it's usually known as St Anne's Way), the new Netheridge bridge, Sims Bridge, Rea Bridge and Sellars Bridge. Rea Bridge is an "aerial twanger" so watch out if you have a very tall chimbley. The high level bridge at Sharpness also has plenty of clearance, but you'll only need to go under it if heading for the sea. Don't be tempted to try to get under Llanthony, it looks as if a nb could fit but you'll need to ballast it down well. There is usually plenty of self-propelled salad-dodging ballast in Glos city centre. Wassail! -- Martin Phillips [email protected]
