The day started off quite well so we decided to have a walk through Ambion Wood and have a look at the place where the battle of Bosworth was fought and where Richard III lost the crown of England to Henry Tudor.
One last look at the boat as we set off.
We crossed the canal by way of one of the few remaining bridges once used by the Ashby and Nuneaton Joint Railway. A part of the line has been restored between Shackerstone and Bosworth Hill with steam trains running most weekends.
We saw the well where Richard is said to have taken his last drink before the battle, we looked over fields where both armies would have gathered and we avoided the visitor centre having seen it last time we were here.
Our walk led us, surprisingly, to Sutton Wharf just in time for lunch. Well, it's hungry work sorting out who was where and what it all looked like before the canal came along.
However, all round the place are information boards with enough information for everyone.
After that, back to the boat where we decided to stay another night because of impending rain. Cratch cover in place and not too soon either. Heavy rain for a while and then on and off all evening.
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