Not Great but Little.

We decided to stay put for another day as we quite like this mooring, despite the rail line being so close. It seems that they take between an hour and a quarter for a straight through train and a bit over an hour and a half for a one change train into Paddington. An off peak return is about £35 return!

There was a bit of rain over lunch time so we did little jobs round the boat like cleaning out the traps in the sinks and showers and other such jobs that don't really get done unless there is nothing else to do. By 1400 all looked clear so we set off on another ramble at amble speed.

Our mooring for the last couple of days from Bridge 97.

Can anybody explain to me why some canals number their bridges from one end of the canal and the locks from the other, and others start at the same end for both? The Kennet and Avon name their locks starting in the west and bridges from the east. I remember that the Lee Navigation starts the numbering at different ends too. Where as the Oxford Canal starts from the same end.I wonder if it is to do with which end the first bridge or locks was constructed. Of course  some don't number their bridges but give them names. I wonder if there is any rhythm or reason to it? 

We walked through Great Bedwyn and along the north bank via roads and footpaths to Little Bedwyn. We walked to the church of St Michael's to have a look round. The walls were flint built and inside was very plain. There was a large iron cross hung on the wall of the church it seems that in 1963 it was on the steeple when it was struck by lightening and caused some damage. The one on the steeple now is much smaller. On this side of the canal and railway are workers cottages for the big house on the other side of the tracks, literally.

At Little Bedwyn the railway and canal come very close indeed but luckily they don't run continuously so it isn't too intrusive. Mind you I still wouldn't want to moor just by this lock.

On the other side is the big house and the working farm with nice buildings too. There is also the one Michelin starred Harrow pub/restaurant. Needless to say we didn't go in, mainly of course as it was closed. We will be moving off tomorrow for a change of scene.