Reflections from Audlem, 18th May 2023 (Author’s Collection).
Part 2 (of 2) is another beautiful return to Audlem (or Audlem Mill) and the 15 canal Locks that dot this picturesque stretch of the Shropshire Union Canal on the border between Shropshire itself and nearby Cheshire. After visiting Audlem for the first time last year during my Summer long walk along the entirety of the Shropshire Union Canal I have returned many times since, and today was a pleasure hopefully representative of the images that follow.
All images were captured by me on Thursday 18th May 2023 and I hope you enjoy this stroll back in time and pictorial ramble along the canal “cut”.
The Parish Church of St James The Great of Audlem, and some road signs if you’re lost!
View from the entrance to the church back onto this tiny town and the canal which is straight ahead.
The Parish Church of St James The Great of Audlem.
View from Bridge Number 78 of the Shropshire Union Canal or “Audlem Town Bridge” looking immediately at Lock Number 12 and the canal winding its way toward numbers 11 through to 1.
Say hello to “Gemini” and “Sunflower” as she approaches a mooring to await use of the Lock ahead.
View from Lock Number 11 and back toward central Audlem.
A “Perfect Timing” moment as a pleasure boater approaches Lock Number 10.
Had a rather lovely conversation with the owner of “Chater” as his dog obviously kept watch!
The owner of “Greaves and Fox” gave me a cheery wave before sailing on by!
Say hello and bon voyage to “Sunflower” — Part 1.
Say hello and bon voyage to “Sunflower” — Part 2.
Say hello and bon voyage to “Sunflower” — Part 3.
Say hello and bon voyage to “Sunflower” — Part 4.
OK not quite bon voyage for “Sunflower” as she moors here outside the famous “Shroppie Fly” pub.
A favourite image captured from an afternoon of making memories.
This stretch of canal is also known as “The Weaver Way”.
Say hello to “Toby Mory” and goodbye to “Aunty Wainrights”.
View from Lock 14 and back toward central Audlem as “Blue Moon” navigates the Lock.
I love these old style way markers and I can highly recommend each of these three picturesque locations on the Shropshire Union Canal.
View from Bridge Number 79 or “Moss Hall Bridge” and the long straight aqueduct ahead leading to yet more straight sections of the Shropshire Union Canal heading north to Nantwich in 6 miles and via a (not so) secret Nuclear Bunker! Please see my travel archives here if you wish to find this (not so) secret bunker.
View from Bridge Number 79 or “Moss Hall Bridge” with Lock Number 15 straight ahead and the return stroll toward central Audlem.
Forever moored near Bridge Number 79, please say hello to “Clara Pay”.
Two proud parents and half a dozen cygnets — Part 1.
Two proud parents and half a dozen cygnets — Part 2.
Two proud parents and half a dozen cygnets — Part 3.
Two proud parents and half a dozen cygnets — Part 4.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this stroll beside the canal at Audlem Mill.
Thanks for reading. There are now over 100 separate articles contained within my “UK Travel” library for you to enjoy from the canals of England and Wales through to castles, cathedrals and centuries old ruins that dot the border between these two countries. Alternatively, here are my three most recently published articles:
