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The Gloucester and Sharpness
Canal at Frampton-on-Severn was the scene for this walk led by Peter. |
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We crossed on one of the many
bridges over this wide ship canal, built for Gloucester-bound shipping
to avoid the treacherous tides of the Severn. |
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Feeding time. |
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Waiting to cross the
footbridge. |
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Posing on the bridge. The
junction is between the ship canal and the much narrower Stroudwater
Navigation, used at one time to carry coal from the Forest of Dean to
the Stroud area. Plans are in hand for its restoration. |
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Leaving a drove road, made
when the land was enclosed to enable stock to be moved in the area. |
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Frampton Lake. |
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Crossing in front of Frampton
Court. Note the dry ground in this exceptionally dry summer / autumn. |
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Back across the village
green. |
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We were fascinated to spot a
heron (centre) - yes it was alive but froze for most of the time we
watched it. |
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