Thursday 5th July

Worcester to Droitwich Spa

Set off before 830 and made swift progress up all the locks to Tibberton. We had decided to carry on to Hanbury junction but then found on Google that the pub there closed in March, and we thought that the one at Dunhampstead was closed too due to flooding. So we moored at Tibberton and went to the Speed the Plough. This was a good move as the pub has been refurbished and had three beers along with food.

After our early lunch we carried on to Hanbury junction where we turned left to go down the Droitwich canals. To get under the M5 we had to remove the horn and exhaust despite the level indicator being well in the green.

Moored on the secure pontoons Netherwich basin. Filled up with water for the first time since day 1.

Went to the only Cask marque pub in town, the Castle, to eat. Then to the 2 GBG pubs, the Ring of Bells, and finally the Hop Pole.