Early September and we’re on fresh waters for us, travelling up the River Avon to Stratford on Avon.
The river has self operated large locks, some of which are a bit awkward to get in and out of.
It’s a twisty river route of 56 miles and 20 locks but with plenty of scenery and some good moorings.
The last lock, called Colin P Witter Lock, into Stratford on avon is unusual as it’s braced overhead with steel girders.
We stayed in Stratford for a few nights to give us time to explore the City. Whilst there it was the Indian Festival Ganesh, held on the river outside the RSC Theatre, a very colourful if noisy few hours with trip boats being used to offer items into the river.
Getting supplies from a fuel boat 
Mooring on the River Avon 
I hope the river doesn’t rise that much? 
Pritchard Round Tower 
Round Tower Script 
In an River Avon Lock 
Into the tunnel, towpath with it’s own tunnel 
Last Lock on the Avon into Stratford on Avon is the Colin Witter Lock 
River bridge on the Avon 
RSC Theatre in Stratford on Avon arrival 
Ganesh Festival boat at Stratford 
Autumn sunshine in Ventnor Marina 
Ventnor Marina for the winter 
One of the many interesting riverside houses on the Avon 
Jill wearing my hat, suits you. 
He ain’t listening Jill 
Looking back to Witter Lock 
View from the RCS Theatre 
Stratford 
Shakespears house 
New friends we shared locks with 
Jill in Stratford 
Cant resist a nice car. Jaguar
