tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31166459611928923532024-03-14T06:18:04.520+00:00River Severn ExpeditionStuartTaylor3Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15895779513961906554noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116645961192892353.post-51304593395082335082012-08-10T21:35:00.000+01:002012-08-10T21:35:15.735+01:00About the BlogHello, this is a blog kept on a day by day basis of my canoeing
adventure along the uk's River Severn. Myself, Dan and Tali ventured in a
two man aluminium canoe and a kayak along the river. After a bit of
planning we set off from the source of the river. I have never
experienced anything quite like this trip and having being brought up in
Manchester I was out of my depth at times.<br /><br />Navigate our days using the tabs at the top, I hope you all enjoy!StuartTaylor3Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15895779513961906554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116645961192892353.post-66636603799413241302012-08-01T11:49:00.000+01:002012-08-11T18:13:17.171+01:00An ended journey<div>
Woke up after heavy rain all night, the electricity pylon was really noisey during the night.<br />
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We waited for high tide to pass and slid the boats into the river. The sandbanks look very different today and its easy to see how people would get stuck.</div>
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We travelled about 2 miles when Dan said that the canoe seemed to be taking on water. We pulled up in a flood gate dock and assessed the damage. Unfortunatley the metal had split next to the rivets on the bottom. End of a trip!</div>
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We spent 30 mins cleaning an area of the flood gate dock of thick sand, in order to unload and after walking the gear up to stairs we found ourselves in the beer garden of the whiteheart pub, broadoak. Our only probelm was that the pub didnt open for an hour and a half, oh well cant have it all.</div>
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We waited for the pub to open and our lift to arrive ( cheers Poppy ) and had a meal and few ales.</div>
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Overall this has been the most extreme trip I have ever done and proud of how far we have travelled - Pool Quay to Newnham. 11 Days paddling around 150 miles of river and 10 nights rough camping in spots we found along the way. I would recommend this trip to everyone. When we get chance we will post some more info on what we didnt wrong and right, what to take and not take. We will also try to plot on the map where we camped along the way.</div>
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Woke up in the middle of the night, still asleep, pitch back and the ground below me was swaying ( land sickness apparently ) thought I was still in the canoe on the river and that we'd all fallen asleep paddling at night. I started scrambling on the ground for my paddle and shouting Dan to wake up. The commotion woke tali up who reassured me I was safe on in a field. Hahaha what a horrible feeling.<br />
After a big breakfast we hit the river and quickly approached Maisemore wier where we avoided taking the canals on the left and took the wier to the right. ( no going back from here)<br />
We pulled up on the left just next to the wier, in order to access the situation and a way around it. We met father and son, Tony and Luke who gave us some confidence to go down.<br />
We hit the middle of the wier ( video to be uploaded ) and it was fine, canoe scrapped the bottom a little but still great feeling.<br />
After 3 hours hard paddling we reached the Severn Boar pub on the right. There are no boats now on the river so no jetti to pull up. You can take the floodgate to dock but we tied in and scrambled to banks. ( take the floodgate if you do it )<br />
The owners, Mark and Naomi were awesome. We had a couple of ales and an all day breakfast whilst Mark told us his knowledge of the river, the dangers and best way to do it. It will start to get rough from here and with the tide we could reach 15-20 mph in the canoe.... I was ready to call it a day.<br />
We said good bye and they kindly refilled our waters and gave us some cereal bars for the trip. Great pub if you ever pass Minsterworth get yourself in there.<br />
Back on the river we judged the tide a little off and had to battle against it for a couple of hours, before we pulled up off a sand bank on the right, we are a few miles from Newnham. The sand banks are deadly but luckily the sand wasn't too wet. It was a task to get up the bank in the rain. Avoid this.<br />
We have pitched and it is now throwing it down, camped below an electricity pillon.<br />
Loads of photos to upload when we get back.<br />
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Woke up and after a quick breakfast of sultana sponge fingers we got our gear and straight on the river.<br />
After a couple of miles hard paddling we reached Tewkesbury wier, where the guy let us into the lock alongside a canal boat.<br />
Heavy rain set in for the first time in eight days and after an hour we stopped in a pub on the right for a pint and as it was Sunday a carvary! At this point we had passed the recommended navigable distance of the severn.<br />
We paddled again for over 2 hours through heavy rain and then blazing sun. So took a breather in a little riverside pub called the boat in ( Asheworth Quay) and talked to the locals and landlord about the dangers if the river passed Gloucester.<br />
When we get to Gloucester we can either take the canals to the left of climb round the wier and joint the severn again to the right. The river is now tidal and we should feel it's effects more and more from here although not really noticeable at the moment.<br />
We stopped shortly after in a field on the right, pitched, built a fire and around 12am decided to call in a night.<br />
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Woke up in a sheep field. Fasted breakfast ever. Cold hotdog sausages on bread with pub ketchup and mustard.<br />
Dan was already up having a fish so we packed our tents and got on the river around 9.30am.<br />
We passed through Worcester today and three wiers. At the first lock we got asked for a boat license, we didn't have one but the lock keeper was good and let us through. He also rang to the next lock we would hit to get us through there ok.<br />
We stopped shortly after the first wier on the right, a pub called The grimly. Where we had half an ale and then carried on into Worcester.<br />
Hardest days paddling today, we made about 20+ miles and to a town called Upton upon severn. It was very windy this evening so we pulled into the town and had a couple of pints and a pub lunch. Our boats were tied safe so we sat indoors and I charged my phone. Nice pub called the kings head. It was about 11pm when we got back on the river, so had to be careful and stopped about 1/4 mile away in a field in the right. Dragged the boats up, pitched our tents and hope we aren't in a cow field.<br />
Sorry for the lack of pictures, we've taken loads but hard to upload them.<br />
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</div>StuartTaylor3Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15895779513961906554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116645961192892353.post-61449318539428305782012-07-28T00:57:00.001+01:002012-08-11T18:13:29.985+01:00Lawnmowers and ales<div>
Rudely awaken this morning to lawnmowers cutting the grass around us! 4 Guys with remote controlled grass cutters. We didn't rush, had breakfast, washed the canoe and dried our clothes in the sun.<br />
We had a quick swim again in the river avoiding guys with chainsaws cutting down trees. Great morning still.<br />
We headed down the river to Bewdley, where we went for a couple of pints on the right before the bridge ( cock and magpie ) where Lucy kindly refilled our waters and got a picture with us outside the pub.<br />
From Bewdley we headed onto Stourport where we looked at camping on left at Birmingham camping club but decided against the £12.50 per tent and camp no fire policy. <br />
We carried on through Stourport and stopped at the Angel pub on the left as we could have a pint and watch the canoes. Dan bought fish and chips and we walked through the carnival there to drop off the rubbish. ( resisted the fairground doughnuts and rides on the bumpercars )<br />
As we crept upto Stourport wier it had past 7pm and the locks were shut, so had to unload and carry everything round. (very efficient now, only took 20mins with everything)<br />
Getting dark we stopped at the next place just after the wier called the Hamstall Inn, had an ale found out there was no where to camp officially for a few miles and the next wier is in 2miles. Still in good spirits and pitch black we found a place a mile after on the right. Pulled the canoe up a fishing bay and in a field. Too dark to know what else is here....<br />
We have travelled about 90 miles from the start and have a few wiers tomorrow to get through.<br />
Over and out.<br />
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</div>StuartTaylor3Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15895779513961906554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116645961192892353.post-32149274173380538682012-07-27T18:38:00.001+01:002012-08-11T18:13:51.599+01:00Fishermen of the corn<div>
I woke up this morning in a cornfield to talking next to our tent, I looked out and there was two fishermen fishing in the river. They had sneaked past us whilst we were asleep.<br />
These two guys ( Mick and Jim ) turned out to be a laugh and told us tales of fishing in india and having to unhook a swan on the riverbank.<br />
We collected the washing on our homemade washing line (very imaginative) and headed down the river.<br />
We tried a new fishing technique of connecting the kayak to the canoe and trolling off the back. (ended up crashing and stuck on rocks)<br />
Next town was Arley, which we docked and went for a pint and charged phone a little (beautiful place to live)<br />
We decided to stop early today, pitch and have a chill out evening instead of rushing in the dark.<br />
We found a nice stone beach on the left between Arley and Bewdley. We are tooked away up the bank but in the middle of a field. There is a reservoir behind us an a old steam train valley. Severn valley.<br />
You can swim off the stones and ski down the rocks on your feet. Awesome for a swim.<br />
Tali's phone is bust so Chantelle, he says he is fine. For now...<br />
Just settling down now for the night with a few drinks and nice fire.<br />
Good evening guys.<br />
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<br /></div>StuartTaylor3Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15895779513961906554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116645961192892353.post-31334705084596028402012-07-26T08:31:00.001+01:002012-08-11T18:13:59.479+01:00Ironbridge and the rapids<div>
Woke up our stone and sand beach and had breakfast cooked by Dan. Caned bacon, eggs, beans and toast. Said goodbye to the beach and headed a few miles to Ironbridge.<br />
We met Dan's dad, aunty and uncle who kindly bought us some ales and a nice hot lunch. We also took advantage of the hot water and toilets in the pub!<br />
We said are goodbyes and decided that Dan and Tali would tow the kayak down the river, whilst I walked through Ironbridge to ask for a map. I met them after the bridge and climbed down a bank to get in the kayak, only I fell in the river and tried to scramble back up the muddy bank. ( not thought through )<br />
We hit Jacksfield rapids and stopped to prepare our gear and get helmets on. ( gutted we didn't get a picture )<br />
The rapids were quite calm, but the best part of the river so far and we enjoyed avoiding any potential capsize.<br />
After Ironbridge we looked for camp for about 3 hours but hit a massive private estate that took us through Bridgenorth. We spotted a lovely looking patch of grass from the river so I climbed up to look to pitch ( golf course )<br />
We stopped about 9pm in a farmers cornfield and pitched. Lets hope the farmer or the snakes dont get us in the morning.<br />
Tali in bed whilst me and Dan are enjoying a nice tin mug of port and brandy.<br />
Nighty night<br />
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Woke up around 5am, went for a pee and growled as I was tired and achy. Dan told a tale later if a wild dog outside his tent....haha<br />
Dan and Tali jumped in the river this morning as it was baking ( this city boy ain't ready for that yet ) then designed a pully to get water out of the river for washing.<br />
Had breakfast, meatballs, spag hoops, toast, coffee and had to eat in the shade at 8.30am as it was too hot. Ran out of drinking water around 10ish and had to try and stick to any shade paddling the river that we could. ( Tali still burnt ) <br />
Fashioned some spears and climbed a bank as we spotted loads if ducks but didn't get chance but maybe next time. ( prob the wrong thing to be doing with no water)<br />
Came across a scouts and guides camp after midday and refilled outbreak water supply the shortly after hit Shrewsbury Town and resupplied our food.<br />
We paddled through Shrewsbury to the wier thought better of it after some discussion and carried all our gear and canoes round it. ( took ages )<br />
Got shot of Shrewsbury for a few miles and found camp ( unofficial again ) somewhere between Shrewsbury and Atcham ( we think ) <br />
Found camp far too late again but I still managed to cook from scratch a full beef Bolognese, pasta and homemade garlic bread with aid if the fire for light and Tali.<br />
Missing you all, going to try and sleep through these two snoring now.<br />
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</div>StuartTaylor3Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15895779513961906554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116645961192892353.post-82321791199827421092012-07-25T22:33:00.001+01:002012-08-11T18:14:20.106+01:00Surprise<div>
Woke up early this morning and went for a fish and started the fire whilst the other two slept. Tali started breakfast -sausage, cheese and onion toasties whilst me and Dan went for a wash in the river ( yes I did jump in twice ) <br />
Set off around midday and paddled for some time before stopping at a closed Riverside Inn to refill our waters in the outside tap.<br />
Paddled further and decided to get out and walk through a town ( Cressage I think ) Picked up some beer and food. On the way through a field a horse reared up at me as I walked behind it, lesson learned. Then crossed a gypsy camp to get back to the canoes.<br />
Far too late for camp again but we passed through an abbey and found an amazing stone beach with loads of nice sand?? We are camping on the sand right next to the river. Best place so far I think but again unofficial. <br />
Ironbridge rapids are a couple of miles and we all can't wait but hope our canoe and luggage will he fine.<br />
Quote Tali tonight " I dont know if I will like scampi fries if they taste like scampi in real life....." <br />
On a separate note I have been looking for a way to ask my girlfriend Georgii to marry me for some time now, so hope this is a nice way. ( sorry the picture is faint, but I built a nice feature for you.) The ring is in my back pack at with you already.<br />
So, will you marry me?? :)<br />
I love and miss you xx<br />
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<br /></div>StuartTaylor3Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15895779513961906554noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116645961192892353.post-32628701766527835892012-07-23T00:09:00.001+01:002012-08-10T22:28:11.530+01:00Day 2<div>
Not too bad night's sleep, some small animal trying to get under my tent whilst I was drifting off ( not Dan or Tali ) <br />
Easier day on the river today, upset only by tripping on the mudbank after breakfast, getting soaked and endless stinging nettle bites looking for camp.<br />
We stopped off at Montford Bridge pub for some beef sandwiches and a few pints. Fancied a cigarette but there are no shops we are told for around 5hours, which resulted in buying cigars as cigarettes were £8!?<br />
Found a campsite earlier today, not official campsite again but we are concealed as it is fairly remote. <br />
Tali burnt his legs today but he doesn't seem bothered as per usual. Running low on alcohol and water is not looking too good either. We should hit a town tomorrow, we are somewhere between Bicton and Fitz (we think) horse trails over the river and woods behind us. Bad time to be talking about it, but looks a little like out of the film Wrong Turn....<br />
Got roasted garlic and marshmallows to get through so will leave it here.<br />
Nighty night <br />
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Aimed for the launch today at Pool Quay for 12pm, happened at 3pm due to stopping for a free breakfast by Dans mum in Caersws and picking up some necessity beers from Tesco.<br />
We started off with a nice pace, enjoying the peacefulness of the river, when we came across a spare paddle in the bushes and then further down spent 15mins dragging out a sunken full sized canoe....<br />
In tow we paddled through unspoilt river and passed up the opportunity to camp around 6pm as it was a campsite next to a main road and we wanted to be more discreet and secluded. At 9.30pm the sun going down and after a lot of checking on cow fields we dragged our canoes up a bank and rushed to get a fire built and tents up before darkness kicked in. <br />
Sausage butties, toasted marshmallows, port and brandy for dinner. It's after 1pm now. And we've settled down for the night, Dan snoring loudly already.<br />
Overall a great day!<br />
Oh yeah, we saw a dead cow carcass in the river but decided against towing this, were like the rag and bone men of the river at the moment!<br />
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<br /></div>StuartTaylor3Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15895779513961906554noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116645961192892353.post-4058435138904935452012-07-19T22:33:00.001+01:002012-07-19T22:35:32.129+01:00Sorting out the gear for Saturday<div><p>Sorting out the gear, Dan posing. Testing out the brandy and port also :)</p>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The expected navigational distance of River to cover is around 130miles with a presumed average or around 15-20miles per day. The River turns Tidal in Gloucestershire.... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We start this Saturday Am and with an internet ready phone to hand and a decent camera, we plan to update the Blog every night with pictures and story's for those we are leaving for a week back home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This will be a new experience for all three of us (Myself, Dan and Tali) and with the weather recently being very wet for July, we expect to have some discomforts with camping, a very high river and possible threats at rapids and weirs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is a Trip which we hope will be one of many to come, we have prepared for the last couple of weeks and have all the gear we feel should aid us in our journey (including a bottle of port and brandy :) ) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Please feel free to join in and keep updated with our adventure.</span><br />
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