Yes.......... yet another cracking towpath ride on the Trent and Mersey Canal from Stoke, this time heading South to the lovely little town of Stone, a distance of 7 miles or so.
We access the canal from Stoke railway station - close by the station car park in fact. Left at traffic lights and there you are.
A grim-looking start to the ride, as in so many of our towns and cities, the inane dawbings of the local morons spoils the landscape, but push on, down the ramp and away to much nicer places than this.
Just like the Caldon Canal, the further you go, the better it gets
The Trent and Mersey Canal is very popular with boaters.
Lots of industrial heritage to be seen.
The towpath is well surfaced for most of it's length although some of the tarmac sections are bumpy due to tree roots below.
Most unusual substantial seats alongside the canal.
Modern housing with a nice outlook.
Boat ahead!
No brakes, but engaging reverse gear averts a collision.
Just made it!
Peace restored.
Except for the trains.
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Waterside cottages.
This serpentine bridge takes the towpath over to the other side of the waterway.
No proper towpath alongside the locks at Meaford, so a short stretch of road is the way.
Back to the canal here.
More locks.
More modern houses with a great frontage. Better than living on a busy road by far. Presumably the guy who owns this boat is "The Dakota Boater".
On into Stone "Birthplace of the Trent and Mersey Canal".
The ideal garden shed for railway enthusiasts. Complete with signal.
Keep on the towpath until you come to a sign pointing to "Town Centre".
Lots of places in Stone for food and drink. Recommended is Wetherspoons "The Poste of Stone" on Gregory Square.
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