Willoughbytes

Took advantage of the Autumn sunshine and took a walk along the Grand Union from South Harefield towards Rickmandsworth.Whilst there is a fair amount of smart new development on this section some older canalside property still remains.

At Cooper Mill lock we found a pair of Narrowboat Trust boats negotiating the severely restricted access/exit. This was carried out with the minimum of fuss with superb helm control. Very humbling.

Further along, saw this dozing cygnet which quickly returned to its slumbers after my disturbing photography.

The weir after Black Jack’s lock looked good in the sunlight with the dark water and white foam but I’ve yet to find the right angle for this shot.

On our return to South Harefield we heard the sound of galloping horses and saw this amazing sight of them drinking from the canal - No Red Indians in sight though.