Whilst canoeing past Cumberland Basin on a low water spring tide, we noticed a semi mud-submerged slipway. This forgotten slipway was in an ideal position to by-pass the Cumberland Basin lock. So on a later date we returned and set to work removing one hundred years of sediment using spades and brushes. The work is still incomplete and made harder by heavy silt discharge from dredging in the docks. If this slipway was clear, it would be an ideal access point into the tidal Avon at any time. If you fancy helping, its best to work in the rain, this not only keeps you cool, but provides optimum mud slipperiness, for sliding excavated mud down the bank in to the river. Digging out the Rownham slipway is a great alternative to an 'after the office' gym workout... You will go home with that satisfied feeling of having sang for your supper. The tools are installed permanently onsite.
Excavation 2007 03 23.
Jorda ross.
Jorda ross.
Kate rich and jorda ross.
Kate rich and jorda ross.