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From Newbold Tunnel (South-east end) to Brownsover Arm (disused) arriving at 9:55 am. The time taken was 35 minutes. 1.38 miles and No locks, averaging 2.36 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 535 hours 35 minutes total cruising time, 1,099.25 miles and 844 locks, averaging 3.63 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Saw a very bold kingfisher just before the Rugby Arm. Moored just past bridge 58 and went to Tesco's for some shopping. Had lunch on the boat.
From Brownsover Arm (disused) to Barby Wood Bridge No 78 arriving at 4:15 pm. The time taken was 2 hours 15 minutes. 5.63 miles and 3 locks, averaging 3.83 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 537 hours 50 minutes total cruising time, 1,104.88 miles and 847 locks, averaging 3.63 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Passed a lot a Viking and Clifton boats heading back to base. Moored just before bridge 79. A cloudy day with a chilly wind this afternoon.
From Barby Wood Bridge No 78 to Braunston Junction arriving at 10:50 am. The time taken was 1 hours 10 minutes. 4.25 miles and No locks, averaging 3.64 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 539 hours total cruising time, 1,109.13 miles and 847 locks, averaging 3.63 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Stopped on the water point next to Midland Chandlers. While we were filling with water (30 minutes) I went into Midland to get some Elsan Blue and some things to build a new hatch cover.
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From Braunston Junction to Lower Shuckburgh Bridge No 104 arriving at 12:45 am. The time taken was 1 hours 25 minutes. 3.50 miles and No locks, averaging 2.47 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 540 hours 25 minutes total cruising time, 1,112.63 miles and 847 locks, averaging 3.63 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Stopped for lunch between bridges 107 and 108. After lunch I did a 4882 hours service, changing the oil and air filters.
From Lower Shuckburgh Bridge No 104 to Napton Bottom Lock No 8 arriving at 4:10 pm. The time taken was 1 hours. 3.75 miles and 1 locks, averaging 4.75 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 541 hours 25 minutes total cruising time, 1,116.38 miles and 848 locks, averaging 3.63 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Turned at the winding hole before the locks and reversed into an adjacent mooring space. Walked round the village in the evening but came back to the Folly for dinner (Steak & Kidney Pie £5.25, Chicken, Ham & Mustard Pie £6.75). A sunny day with some cloud and a chilly breeze.
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From Napton Bottom Lock No 8 to Braunston Junction arriving at 12:55 am. The time taken was 2 hours 35 minutes. 7.25 miles and 1 locks, averaging 3.19 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 544 hours total cruising time, 1,123.63 miles and 849 locks, averaging 3.63 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
| Saw two kingfishers together near Napton Junction. Stopped for 20 minutes alongside Stokie for Diesel (74.2 litres £14.84, 20p per litre) and chatted to him about his problems connecting his PC to his mobile phone modem. Then we went into the marina for a pumpout (£5). Moored for lunch just after the marina, by the next bridge. A sunny morning, cloudy afternoon with some showers. |  |
| Grand Union Main Line: Between Braunston Bottom Lock No 1 and Braunston Top Lock No 6 Nb. Spellbound leaving lock - October 1999 |
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From Braunston Junction to Braunston Bottom Lock No 1 arriving at 8:55 am. The time taken was 15 minutes. 0.75 miles and 1 locks, averaging 7.00 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 544 hours 15 minutes total cruising time, 1,124.38 miles and 850 locks, averaging 3.63 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Moved down to Braunston Boats toget the hull blacked. Went to the church then to Olde Plough for lunch (Steak & Kidney Pie £5.35, Gammon Steak £5.65).
From Braunston Bottom Lock No 1 to Buckby Top Lock No 7 arriving at 4:40 pm. The time taken was 2 hours 10 minutes. 4.00 miles and 6 locks, averaging 4.62 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 546 hours 25 minutes total cruising time, 1,128.38 miles and 856 locks, averaging 3.63 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Went to the Admiral Nelson for lunch (Steak Chassuer £9.95, Chicken in Stilton & Leek £8.95). We went back in the water after lunch and set off up the locks. Moored just before the lock. A sunny day.
From Buckby Top Lock No 7 to Weedon Station Bridge No 24 arriving at 11:50 am. The time taken was 2 hours 45 minutes. 4.50 miles and 6 locks, averaging 3.82 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 549 hours 10 minutes total cruising time, 1,132.88 miles and 862 locks, averaging 3.63 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Came down the Buckby locks behind two other boats. Moored just before the bridge and went shopping in Lower Weedon, then we went to the Globe for lunch (Roast Beef and Poached Salmon in Lemon and Corriander sauce £5.95 each).
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From Weedon Station Bridge No 24 to Rothersthorpe Bottom Lock No 13 arriving at 6:05 pm. The time taken was 4 hours 25 minutes. 9.25 miles and 13 locks, averaging 5.04 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 553 hours 35 minutes total cruising time, 1,142.13 miles and 875 locks, averaging 3.64 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Came down the locks and moored on the aqueduct. A sunny day.
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From Rothersthorpe Bottom Lock No 13 to Northampton Lock No 1 arriving at 11:00 am. The time taken was 1 hours 50 minutes. 3.50 miles and 5 locks, averaging 4.64 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 555 hours 25 minutes total cruising time, 1,145.63 miles and 880 locks, averaging 3.65 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Came down the last locks on the Northampton Branch. At lock 16 two men were waiting to see the Flying Scotsman, which steamed across the bridge in front of us while we were in the lock. Moored just before the lock then did our shopping in Morrison's and had lunch on the boat.
From Northampton Lock No 1 to Cogenhoe Lock No 7 arriving at 5:20 pm. The time taken was 3 hours 20 minutes. 5.88 miles and 6 locks, averaging 3.56 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 558 hours 45 minutes total cruising time, 1,151.50 miles and 886 locks, averaging 3.65 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Stopped to dump the rubish at Northamton, much to the anoyance of the angler on the mooring pontoon. Saw 2 Black Swans just after Billing. Moored just above the lock. A cloudy day with some showers at lunch time.
From Cogenhoe Lock No 7 to Wellingborough Bridge arriving at 12:55 am. The time taken was 3 hours 45 minutes. 6.63 miles and 6 locks, averaging 3.37 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 562 hours 30 minutes total cruising time, 1,158.13 miles and 892 locks, averaging 3.64 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Saw 2 kingfishers, one on the sign post below Whitemills Lock, and a dabchick. Moored by the park and went to the Dog & Duck for lunch (3 courses for £7.95). Filled with water before setting off.
From Wellingborough Bridge to Irthlingborough Lock No 17 arriving at 5:10 pm. The time taken was 2 hours 15 minutes. 5.75 miles and 4 locks, averaging 4.33 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 564 hours 45 minutes total cruising time, 1,163.88 miles and 896 locks, averaging 3.65 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Met the narrowboat Badger coming up through Ditchford Lock and saw another kingfisher after the lock. Moored on the visitor moorings before the lock. A cloudy day with some sunny intervals.
From Irthlingborough Lock No 17 to Islip Lock No 22 arriving at 12:55 am. The time taken was 3 hours 45 minutes. 7.75 miles and 5 locks, averaging 3.40 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 568 hours 30 minutes total cruising time, 1,171.63 miles and 901 locks, averaging 3.65 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Saw a kingfisher below Woodford Lock. Moored at the Middle Nene Sailing Club for lunch . A cloudy day with a few sunny intervals
From Islip Lock No 22 to Ashton Lock No 28 arriving at 12:55 am. The time taken was 4 hours 10 minutes. 10.63 miles and 6 locks, averaging 3.99 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 572 hours 40 minutes total cruising time, 1,182.25 miles and 907 locks, averaging 3.65 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
A lot of boats on the move between Titchmarsh and here. The reach below Titchmarsh was down over a foot and a paddle was left up at Wadenhoe Lock. Stopped for lunch on the moorings next to the lock.
From Ashton Lock No 28 to Perio Lock No 30 arriving at 4:35 pm. The time taken was 2 hours 5 minutes. 3.88 miles and 2 locks, averaging 2.82 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 574 hours 45 minutes total cruising time, 1,186.13 miles and 909 locks, averaging 3.65 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Saw a kingfisher below Aston Lock. Moored just before Fotheringhay Bridge (£2) and went to the Falcon for dinner (Breast of Chicken £10.95, Breast of Duck £12.95, Raspberry Tart £4.75, Truffle Cake £5.75). A cloudy day with some sunny periods.
From Perio Lock No 30 to Wansford Bridge arriving at 12:15 am. The time taken was 3 hours. 8.75 miles and 4 locks, averaging 4.25 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 577 hours 45 minutes total cruising time, 1,194.88 miles and 913 locks, averaging 3.65 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Saw two kingfishers this morning. Moored outside the Haycock and had lunch there (Turkey, Ham & Mushroom Caserole £7.50 each).
From Wansford Bridge to Orton Lock No 37 arriving at 4:35 pm. The time taken was 2 hours 55 minutes. 9.00 miles and 3 locks, averaging 4.11 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 580 hours 40 minutes total cruising time, 1,203.88 miles and 916 locks, averaging 3.65 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Met an Environment Agency weed cutter boat coming up through Water Newton lock and another narrowboat at Alwalton so there were two locks we didn't have to fill. Moored at the Boathouse. A mostly sunny day but a little cooler than of late.
From Orton Lock No 37 to Peterborough Junction arriving at 10:00 am. The time taken was 40 minutes. 2.50 miles and No locks, averaging 3.75 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 581 hours 20 minutes total cruising time, 1,206.38 miles and 916 locks, averaging 3.65 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Came down from the Boathouse and stopped on the facilities on the embankment for 50 minutes. Beryl went shopping at Asda while I did the pumpout and rubbish, then back to our home mooring in the sunshine.
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Text and photographs copyright of Jim Shead.