Oops, clumsy me!

Before I continue with this post I had a comment from Brian Nb Harnser about what is permitted in the way of shooting rights in England and Wales. It is from BSCA Shooting (Rights of Way & Access) England and Wales. I have included the link below this paragraph

if you shoot over footpaths, only do so if you have permission to drop shot
over the land on the other side. To fire a bullet or shot onto land that you have no
right to shoot into or over is ‘constructive trespass’. Whilst this is a civil matter
BASC strongly advises not to do this. It is also a basic safety precaution not to
shoot into cover where you cannot be sure what your projectile(s) will hit. It is
especially important to apply this when shooting near footpaths obscured by hedges
or foliage. It is good practice to only shoot across footpaths where you can see
approaching users from a long way off and be certain you will not cause danger or
alarm. Please note that in the case of air weapons it is a criminal offence to fire an
air pellet outside the boundary of your permitted premises.

  https://basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2013/0/rights_of_way_access_england_wales_2012.pdf

 So the question is, Does CRT own the towpath and canals? If they do then was this classed as an offence?

 November 4th

 Back to today

 7 am and a boat crept past heading toward the marina. We were not expecting that on the Prees branch! Shame really, a lie in was on the cards 'cos our idea was to pootle off to a mooring on the main Llangollen canal where a walk to Whixall Moss had been planned. Didn't really matter what time we got there, so much time on our hands we need to fill it. So it was gone 9.30am before we pulled pins and headed back to the junction.

As soon as Ian had reversed FS to the mooring, got her secured, we set off. When we cruised along this  section yesterday I did wonder why No mooring signs had been placed along a good part of the mile straight. Found out as we walked to the Moss. You don't want to be stepping off the boat here!

Not much to see at the mosses at this time of year but I can imagine in Spring and Summer the insects, dragonflies, birds, butterflies and flowers would be spectacular. Maybe we need to return in late Spring. 

 Hey, we got to be in England and Wales at the same time. A border post showed the two countries, so of course a pose was necessary.

Back at FS and about to leave when two boats passed us. We caught up the pair at Morris's lift bridge, one had already opened the bridge so we gestured that we would close it. From there on we helped each other through those bridges until the last one at Hassells number 1. They then continued through Whitchurch lift bridge while we turned right down the arm.

Tilstock park lift bridge

Amazing...only one other boat moored. To be truthful we fully expected to wind and have to come out 'cos usually not a mooring to be found at this popular spot.

 

Walked into Whitchurch. My goodness, it was a long way, I really thought it to be nearer. Anyway on the way back I came a cropper! Not looking where I was going, my foot disappeared down a small gully and over I went. Right elbow and right knee hit the gravel path with some force. Thank God I didn't break anything but it took a minute or two before I could stand up. And yes it hurts like hell. Tonight plenty of painkillers will be swallowed to get a decent night's sleep!

And so lucky with the wildlife today.

Redwing

Skylark???

I was very surprised to see this Red Admiral still out and about.