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by Veggrower
Yesterday, 12:17 pm
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas
Replies: 20
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Re: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas

Hi,

Chapter 4 is now ready for checking, please.
Many thanks,

Garth
by Veggrower
May 8th, 2024, 12:56 pm
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas
Replies: 20
Views: 690

Re: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas

I looked up the route of the Portsmouth & Arundel Canal on the Ordnance Survey maps, and it seems as though almost the whole of its old towpath is a public right of way. A fascinating day's walk, I should think. Prince Charles did officially open a section of a restored waterway in the Cotswolds...
by Veggrower
May 5th, 2024, 12:11 pm
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas
Replies: 20
Views: 690

Re: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas

Hi - thanks for that PL :D The Wey & Arun Canal (which Mr. Dashwood calls the Surrey & Sussex Canal) is still not open to through navigation, but since 1970 is gradually being restored by the Wey & Arun Canal Trust, and they run popular boat trips on parts that are in water. When I lived...
by Veggrower
May 2nd, 2024, 7:57 am
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas
Replies: 20
Views: 690

Re: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas

Hi again,

Here's the next chapter for a PL, please. The boat passes from the River Wey to the Canal, with a few setbacks on the way :) .

Thanks,

Garth
by Veggrower
April 11th, 2024, 8:18 am
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas
Replies: 20
Views: 690

Re: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas

Here's some further progress along the River Wey in Surrey, with a bit of history to add to the interest. Ready for PL, please!

Garth
by Veggrower
March 31st, 2024, 2:45 am
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas
Replies: 20
Views: 690

Re: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas

Thank you! :D
Yes, I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this little book. There are some interesting bits of history in it as well.

Garth
by Veggrower
March 29th, 2024, 10:01 am
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas
Replies: 20
Views: 690

Re: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas

Chapter One is now ready for a PL, please. Thanks a lot,

Garth
by Veggrower
March 22nd, 2024, 9:21 am
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas
Replies: 20
Views: 690

Re: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas

Many thanks - it was good to have a nice short section to begin with :D

Garth
by Veggrower
March 21st, 2024, 1:27 pm
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas
Replies: 20
Views: 690

Re: Solo: The Thames to the Solent by Canal and Sea, by J. B. Dashwood-mas

Hi,
Preface is now uploaded and ready for PL, please.
Thanks,
Garth