Canoe Days Out

Photo Album for Shropshire - River Severn - Hampton Loade to Upper Arley by Jim Thornton

Hamton Loade ferry



Hamton Loade ferry
the Severn downstream of Hampton Loade
A short paddle took us to an island (stop for lunch) following which we descended the bumpy riffles on the east side
...before heading on down the river.
We paused briefly to admire the iron Brooksmouth Bridge (built in 1828)
Severn at Arley
Satelite view of start
Satelite view of end
Severn valley © Ian Turk
Upper Arley © Ian Turk
Upper Arley © Matt Bradley
Arley Station © Mark Smith
The last trip loaded was Melbourne to Cottingwith Lock via the Pocklington Canal, by Alan Brannon on 2nd December 2007.