--- In [email protected], "dhutch" <dan...@...> wrote: > > If the cill of the bottom lock of the cauldon where lowered 6inchs it would > make a massive difference to the airdraft available. > > We went down into the basin before winding, but as it where mid-day and we > where busy boating we didnt stop. > > I would happily stop the night, or if i where weekending it, leave the boat > there for a fortnight between weekend trips. However we very rairly stop > anywhere more than a night. > > Other than the surrounding countryside, im also not really aware of a reason > to stop, if that doesnt sound rude. Im not aware of a neary by pub, or good > day activity in the area? Short of walking/riding towards uttoxeter for a day > at Alton Tower? Prehaps a map of how to get there from the basin would be in > order, its not a long walk. > > > Daniel > > ---
There is always the attraction of the Churnet Valley Railway at Kingsley and Froghall Station which (from the basin) is towards the road on the other side of the valley Also, a pub (The Railway)is just a little further on up the hill from the station and does food and accomodation John http://www.boatmail.co.uk - the boaters mail forwarding company http://www.canalandriversidepubs.co.uk
