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Dredging started at Bridgend (Stonehouse)
 


A contractor has recently cleared a channel through the reeds on a section of the Stroudwater Navigation between 'The Ocean' and Upper Mills Bridge at Stonehouse.

This work will reduce the risk of flooding and will be followed by the dredging between The Ocean and the Ryeford Double Lock, which is due to commence at the end of January (2010).

 

 

(Picture top - Nick Bird
left - Richard Pearce)

 
 

Siddington Views

Away from the limelight of the Phase 1A restoration programme, a few 'unsung heroes' from the band of Cotswold Canals Trust volunteers undertake regular towpath improvement & maintenance work along the canals. The results of this can be seen on the Thames & Severn canal at Siddington, at the eastern end of the summit. Without this ongoing effort, the area would be 'submerged' in undergrowth, reducing its appeal and amenity value.

Siddington Bridge is a good point to enjoy a walk heading east along the Thames & Severn canal, and with parking close by. From here it is possible to walk the original canal towpath as far as Latton, near Cricklade (a distance of about 4.7 miles). Most of the canal still exists, except for a short infilled section near South Cerney.

Siddington Bridge
Siddington Top Lock, in this flight of 4, is just behind the bridge
(Note the Top Lock is on private property)
 
View from Siddington Bridge
showing Siddington 2nd and 3rd locks (3rd just visible)
 
Siddington 3rd Lock
looking through to Siddington 2nd Lock & Siddington Bridge
 
Spill Weir - Siddington 3rd Lock
 
Towpath below site of Greyhound Bridge
The towpath area below the bridge site was cleared of vegetation in January 2009, the first time in recent years
 
Pictures taken September 2009.
 

 

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