Retracing my steps and heading south - Staffs & Worcs and Trent & Mersey
From the Shropshire Union Canal I went back onto the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal (Staffs & Worcs) retracing my earlier journey in order to avoid going through Birmingham again on the way back. The canal was still as lovely as it was the first time. I think this one ranks amongst my top three favourites. Mooring in Penkridge By now the wheat fields are golden A narrow overgrown passage I also visited Stafford along the way, mainly to do some shopping. I had no idea what to expect, but I found it to be a really lovely town, so spent a few hours there. Pedestrian zone in Stafford Church in Stafford Shop in Stafford Lane in Stafford I then reached Great Haywood Junction again, where I joined the Trent & Mersey for a third time. The last time I turned left here (north) to go to The Potteries. This time I turned right (south). The best thing was that I had the opportunity to visit the brilliant farm shop at the junction again. Th