The ferryman says the tides are very difficult ‐ no crossing for 2 hours. I try to walk up and around by the swingbridge but the footpath is flooded 4' at least I buy a few books from the charity shop Kill time / Have a coffee On the other side the tow path is fresh and open ‐ I turn west toward the rail track, skirt the RSPB reserve, then follow the narrow road back to the ferry