Saul Junction Canal Walk and Lunch at Stables Cafe
Saul Junction is where the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal meets the Stroudwater Canal. The junction is popular with boaters, and many lovely walks follow the idyllic waterways. Nearby is a marina and visitor centre; the marina offers moorings and also has boats for sale.
The main waterway is the Gloucester-Sharpness Canal, which runs from Sharpness Docks to Gloucester Docks. Second is the Stroudwater Navigation.
My Saul Junction Canal Walk
Recently, I enjoyed a simple walk with friends and a dog around Saul Junction. It was a cold, windy day, but a nice walk nonetheless.
We parked on Whitminster Lane, right next to Stroudwater Navigation, after passing the Church of St Andrew in Whitminster. Parking was in a layby next to a field. We crossed the road and onto the canal towpath, walking towards Saul Junction.
The towpath had many narrowboats, barges, and cabin cruisers moored up. However, many boat owners had planted flowers (mainly daffodils) on the bank. There were some water taps along the way for the boat people. This was useful for the puppy to drink and rinse his paws on the way back.
The towpath led us past Saul Marina, where many boats moored up.
We then reached Junction Bridge and the bridge house and crossed the Gloucester-Sharpness Canal. This led us to a lock, where we passed the Willow Trust boat.
We headed towards Frampton and arrived at the destination, Stables Cafe, a canal-side eatery with indoor and outdoor seating.
Stables Cafe
The Stables Cafe opened in September 2008 in the idyllic location of Saul Junction. The cafe gets its name from years ago when the building was a stable for horses that towed vessels up and down the canal. If you are looking for breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks or homemade cake, this café offers something for all.
On my recent visit, I opted for the club sandwich on granary bread and chips. It was a great lunch out: delicious, with wonderful service, and filling. For a drink, I had a cold canned drink and an Americano coffee. For more info, see their website: https://thestablescafe.my-free.website/
Photos of Saul Junction
