Darren72 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Is it far enough out of Stoke to be a safe place to moor in August? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie.narrowboat Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) Yes, we have moored there a few times. Edited July 2, 2014 by Geordie.narrowboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I think it used to have problems but as safe as anywhere now. We've moored a number of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 We spent a couple of days there in June no evidence of problems, there will be plenty of boats around in August I expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire~rose Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 We stayed there in May last year and the biggest concern was if there would be room to moor as it gets very popular and a lot of people use it as a nicely placed stop before heading to the tunnel. It is a lovely place and I can't imagine there being ay problems there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustyDave Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Yes, but watch out for the low flying geese. I've never seen so many come at me squadron after squadron. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scholar Gypsy Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 .. and a good fish and chip shop nearby, I recall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Yes, its popular and quiet - and safety in numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewIC Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 And if you're heading towards Harecastle, the South end of the tunnel is a very quiet spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 We stopped at Westport last year for an hour or two, to make some running repairs. It looks beautiful and I would fancy mooring there, and exploring the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Early evening when it's quiet , it's a really nice walk around the lake. We were told in the deep dim distant past it was a natural hollow and Port Vale originally played there before it became a dumping ground for the spoils from the pottery industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearley Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Early evening when it's quiet , it's a really nice walk around the lake. We were told in the deep dim distant past it was a natural hollow and Port Vale originally played there before it became a dumping ground for the spoils from the pottery industry. There is a board near that funny looking building that tells you the history of the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire~rose Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 There are crested grebes on the lake and last year they had youngsters they were feeding. Lovely to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windy miller Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Superb mooring with all facilities a few hundred yards away at Longport wharf. And to be pedantic, it's Westport, all one word like Middleport and Longport. Only Port Vale is two words and that's a football club, not a place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little duck! Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 We have stayed at westport twice, coming from either direction! Once with the dog and once before we had her, our only problem was the ducks that woke us early pecking at our hull! Its a really nice spot. Likewise though we havent done it, some chose to moor near to the tunnel and that looks a nice spot too and may be quieter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren72 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks everyone. Think my question has been answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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