Map reference ST
93161 61399
Distance 4.5 miles
Total 205 Locks 7 Tunnels
Running total mileage 183.7
You may notice a significant increase in the number of locks
completed since the last posting, this is accounted for by the prodigious
number at the Caen Hill flight that we have now completed. It wasn’t too bad
actually even though we had to pass through with the ‘worst’ possible
conditions in that we were the only boat travelling so we had to operate the
locks on our own (but with a very capable Canal & River Trust volunteer to
assist) rather than buddies up with another boat (and crew!). All of the locks
were against us since the last boat through had also gone down the flight and
just to add a little frisson it was pretty windy. Despite all of the above we
still managed to complete the flight in about 4 hours with another 1½ hours to
cover the remaining locks beyond the flight. All in all quite a pleasant
experience.
We are now moored at Seend Wharf opposite The Barge public house
and have just enjoyed a pleasant lunch at the pub whilst meeting with my sister
and her husband.
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