Map reference SU
20606 63365
Distance 4 miles
Total 171 Locks 7 Tunnels
Running total mileage 163.9
OK didn’t quite make it to Pewsey but having found a
pleasant mooring between Brimslade Lock and Heathey Close lock in time for
lunch we were deterred from continuing since it began raining just after lunch,
so stopped where we were. We will definitely reach Pewsey tomorrow since we
need to do some shopping.
Today’s total included 8 locks and the Bruce Tunnel so it
wasn’t too bad a day’s work. I still quite enjoy the tunnels although the
instruction for this was not to enter until you have checked to see that the
exit is clear (presumably because there are wide-beam boats on this canal and
if you met one mid-way through the tunnel, one would have to reverse and it
would probably be the narrow-boat, i.e. me). The problem with the Bruce tunnel
approaching from the East is that you cannot see the other end until you are
almost in the tunnel, fortunately it was clear anyway.
A particularly easy day tomorrow, only about 1 ½ hours
cruising so it probably won’t even be enough to recharge the batteries, but
never mind.
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