I was up and out bright and early this morning so swung by Hoemill Lock ahead of this Saturday's outdoor coffee morning. There is a kissing gate thingy so getting bikes onto the grassy area is tricky unless you lift them over the fence. But its easy and safe just to lean them against the fence on the road side ...
There's a picnic table and bench which I shall supplement with my own furniture
It looks a bit muddy but it wasn't, just some bare earth.
If you are thinking of bringing small people be aware there is deep water on either side on the grassy area - and a lock!
Should anyone want to come but not have a stove please let me know, I can bring extra kit.