A sunny start, but accompanied by a very brisk wind. We set off at about 9 — but not before a boat moored beyond the bridge behind us had come past. It meant that when we reached Stanthorne Lock it needed turning before we could go up.
As we were leaving the lock I spotted a boat coming, so we could leave the gate open for him. As we approached the railway bridge, an Edinburgh to London Euston service went over.
People nearly always take a photo of the house in the converted stables, but this time I decided to take one of the house next door, which is equally attractive.
We continued to moor on the rings after Bridge 14, after about two hours of boating. We hadn’t been there long when the rain started — and carried on for a couple of hours. It’s difficult to complain though, bearing in mind how much water the canals need. But after lunch the sun came back out, so we walked back to the new farm shop, to see what it was like. You go through the towpath gate, then through the farmhouse garden, then across the farm yard. The lady told us it’s only been open a week, so they’re still finding their feet, and the range of stuff they offer will be expanded. We made do with a couple of Snugbury’s ice creams.
We hadn’t been back at the boat long when there was another sharp shower, but it didn’t last long. It’s meant to carry on being showery for a few days, but it would be nice if we could lose the strong breeze.
5 miles, 1 lock. (95 miles, 21 locks)
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