Ashby Canal:Stoke Golding

A short day in prospect.    It was only about 1 mile to our intended mooring for the night.  However, the boat will have to be turned for the return journey, and for that we have to continue on to Sutton Wharf, another 2 miles.   The nicest moorings for Stoke Golding, in my opinion, are a little further on from the main road bridge by the hire base, past the off-line marina.  Just past bridge 27 there is a sharp left turn and on the offside there are some C&RT 48 hour moorings with a picnic spot.  There is easy road access from there to the village and the nearest pub, the White Swan.  (Only open at 6pm most days).  Continuing on from there past the church, and sandwiched between the George & Dragon and an excellent Indian Restaurant is a small general store.    I was given a list of provisions to purchase, and with the help of the storekeeper, came through for almost all.