Once you pass the moored boats at Chrsitchurch Quay, the river quietens down leaving a row of boats length ways on either side up river. Once you pass under Tuckton Bridge, there are just boats moored on left hand side. Once you get to this point you only encounter the over enthusiastic steering of Hire boats every now and then. On the left bend you will notice a high chimney on a building left over from years ago, I can’t remember what it is now, but i shall keep you updated. A couple of bends later you are passing under a railway bridge, round the next bend is a famous tank bridge crossing the river.
As it was only our first few paddles we decided it was a good time to stop for Afternoon Tea & Cake (how very British), well actually it was quite windy and overcast so was quite warming!
Then for the easy down river paddle to the Quay! Guess it took us about 2 1/2 hrs in total, great day out!
