Gorey Castle And The Port Of Gorey

Located on the East of the island, Gorey Port and castle is an attractive tourist attraction steeped in history and was once an important hub for the oyster and fishing industry of the island. The town has a number of cafes and hotels with a pleasant beach and promenade. The seafood and fresh crab served locally is simply delicious. I spent numerous days walking along Gorey beach with my dog and exploring the numerous dog friendly cafes and bars next to the port.

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Grand Union Canal: Bulbourne

A number of boats moored at this popular location next to the Grand Junction pub in Bulbourne with the highly regarded blacksmith and iron works just opposite.

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Fishing On The Grand Union Canal

A man spending the afternoon fishing on a quite stretch of the Grand Union canal.

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A Walk On The Grand Union Canal

An Estrela Mountain Dog taking an interest in a sign next to Marsworth Lock.

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Lock Keepers Cottage

An old lock keepers cottage on the Grand Union canal. These properties are mostly now privately owned and no longer serve as dedicated lock keepers properties who would have once operated and maintained the locks for passing boaters.

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Thatched Cottage On The Grand Union Canal

An old picturesque cottage situated next to the Grand Union Canal near Marsworth.

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White Lion Pub

The White Lion Pub fell into disrepair after many years of lying empty and neglected. The pub is located in Marsworth next to the Grand Union canal but has never really been successful due to the more popular Anglers Retreat located about 50 yards away which does great food at reasonable prices.

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Moored Boat And Dog

A boat moored up next to the towpath on the Grand Union canal near Bulbourne with my dog walking past.

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Canal Boat

A large and sturdy canal boat heading South on the Grand Union Canal. These wide beam vessels are restricted due to width to certain areas of the canal network and are unable to travel on many areas around Birmingham which were designed for narrow boats. Many canals have have single gate locks suitable for boats up to 6 feet and 11 inches wide.

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Lock Gates

A pair of lock gates on the Grand Union Canal. A simple but ingenious design that has facilitated transport via the modern canal network since the 18th Century. The Canal and River Trust maintain the canal network which requires constant repairs and upgrades to keep the system open and running smoothly for everyone to enjoy.

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