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C&RT Services - Pump Out, Showers etc. 30 minutes mooring

C&RT Services, reported as closed, June 2019

Second trip up the tidal Thames

Lift Bridge on the LLangollen

Alfie crossing at Chirk

Entering the Chirk Aquaduct

Llangollen river Dee

Alfie crossing again

Drone capture of Pontycyllte Aquaduct looking west

Heyford Fields Marina

C&RT Services - Pump Out, Showers etc. 30 minutes mooring

C&RT Services - Pump Out, Showers etc. 30 minutes mooring

A country lane crosses over here on this traditional stye bridge.

A country lane crosses over here on this traditional style bridge.

A split level entry style cottage with the towpath entrance via the first floor.

The lock is ready for us to enter.

Visitor moorings at the end of the arm.

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The weir viewed from the lockside

If transiting on to the Stratford Canal from the river, it may be easier to moor oppisite he theatre and send someone over Tramway Bridge on foot to set the lock.

If transiting on to the Stratford Canal from the river, it may be easier to moor oppisite the theatre and send someone over Tramway Bridge on foot to set the lock.

If transiting on to the Stratford Canal from the river, it may be easier to moor oppisite he theatre and send someone over Tramway Bridge on foot to set the lock.

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The waterway is currently CLOSED to through traffic between Barbridge and Llangollen at MARBURY due to adjacent bank damage. See C&RT notice dated 12/06/2019 --- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/15477-bridge-21-wrenbury-frith-bridge-to-marbury-lock-llangollen-canal?fbclid=IwAR3yu4mk5TJbexaafHNNjEuH1v1xda1aaPsHASAqwowET99eYtzPf1R43Vw

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The waterway is currently closed due to adjacent bank damage. See notice --- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/15477-bridge-21-wrenbury-frith-bridge-to-marbury-lock-llangollen-canal?fbclid=IwAR3yu4mk5TJbexaafHNNjEuH1v1xda1aaPsHASAqwowET99eYtzPf1R43Vw

The waterway is currently CLOSED to through traffic between Barbridge and Llangollen at MARBURY due to adjacent bank damage. See C&RT notice dated 12/06/2019 --- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/15477-bridge-21-wrenbury-frith-bridge-to-marbury-lock-llangollen-canal?fbclid=IwAR3yu4mk5TJbexaafHNNjEuH1v1xda1aaPsHASAqwowET99eYtzPf1R43Vw

A country lane crosses over here on this traditional stye bridge.

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Port de Pleasaince or Honfleur is a great place to start your trip up the River if you have a plan to get to Paris

Port de Plaisance at Honfleur is a great place to start your trip up the River if you have a plan to get to Paris. (Just how the average inland waterway user gets to this starting place is problematical----Pete.)

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The west end of this 212m long tunnel viewed from the bridge of our boat.

Port de Pleasaince or Honfleur is a great place to start your trip up the River if you have a plan to get to Paris

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We approach the lock which is ready.

We approach the lock which is ready for us to enter.

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The view looking north, with the West Coast Main Line to the left of the canal

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The bridge opened in November 2018 to carry the new A45 Northampton / Daventry link road over the canal and the West Coast Main Line

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Factory outlet for cheeses, groceries, drinks and ice-cream etc. Tel. 01829-260667

Factory outlet for cheeses, groceries, drinks and ice-cream etc. Tel. 01829-260667 -- Closed on Sundays --

Calveley Mill Shop & Café (from 9 June 2019 closed on Sundays)

Calveley Mill Shop & Café

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Calveley Mill Shop & Café (from 9 June 2019 closed on Sundays)

The cottage with notably high ground floor entry steps, viewed from the lock.

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FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm. ---- This appears to be the case for Foxton, not Watford according to the notices. --------------------------- Watford---- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14953-watford-locks ----Foxton----- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14962-foxton-locks-8-to-17. Perhaps someone would check my research and whatever is the case, amend CPs info boxes accordingly ---Pete ---- This is caused by C&RT not sending out messages updating all stoppages / restrictions and its not possible for us to manually check everything all the time Also something seems to be wrong with the opening time display as I've updated the database but text hasn't changed -- Steve ---- I have tried to amend the information for Foxton Locks and got the fatal error message (:-( ---Pete ---- I went to the top lock and there seem to be two sets of navigation notes with two different set of information. --- Steve ----

FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm. ---- This appears to be the case for Foxton, not Watford according to the notices. --------------------------- Watford---- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14953-watford-locks ----Foxton----- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14962-foxton-locks-8-to-17. Perhaps someone would check my research and whatever is the case, amend CPs info boxes accordingly ---Pete ---- This is caused by C&RT not sending out messages updating all stoppages / restrictions and its not possible for us to manually check everything all the time Also something seems to be wrong with the opening time display as I've updated the database but text hasn't changed -- Steve ---- I have tried to amend the information for Foxton Locks and got the fatal error message (:-( ---Pete ---- I went to the top lock and there seem to be two sets of navigation notes with two different set of information. --- Steve ---- There will be one which is a local note for the place, and one that is derived from the stoppage info. --- Nick [status=live]

FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm. ---- This appears to be the case for Foxton, not Watford according to the notices. --------------------------- Watford---- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14953-watford-locks ----Foxton----- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14962-foxton-locks-8-to-17. Perhaps someone would check my research and whatever is the case, amend CPs info boxes accordingly ---Pete ---- This is caused by C&RT not sending out messages updating all stoppages / restrictions and its not possible for us to manually check everything all the time Also something seems to be wrong with the opening time display as I've updated the database but text hasn't changed -- Steve ---- I have tried to amend the information for Foxton Locks and got the fatal error message (:-( ---Pete ----

FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm. ---- This appears to be the case for Foxton, not Watford according to the notices. --------------------------- Watford---- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14953-watford-locks ----Foxton----- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14962-foxton-locks-8-to-17. Perhaps someone would check my research and whatever is the case, amend CPs info boxes accordingly ---Pete ---- This is caused by C&RT not sending out messages updating all stoppages / restrictions and its not possible for us to manually check everything all the time Also something seems to be wrong with the opening time display as I've updated the database but text hasn't changed -- Steve ---- I have tried to amend the information for Foxton Locks and got the fatal error message (:-( ---Pete ---- I went to the top lock and there seem to be two sets of navigation notes with two different set of information. --- Steve ---- There will be one which is a local note for the place, and one that is derived from the stoppage info. --- Nick [status=live]

We ascend this the third lock on the waterway with our crew member trusted with the opening of the first paddle.

FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm. ---- This appears to be the case for Foxton, not Watford according to the notices. --------------------------- Watford---- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14953-watford-locks ----Foxton----- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14962-foxton-locks-8-to-17. Perhaps someone would check my research and whatever is the case, amend CPs info boxes accordingly ---Pete ---- This is caused by C&RT not sending out messages updating all stoppages / restrictions and its not possible for us to manually check everything all the time Also something seems to be wrong with the opening time display as I've updated the database but text hasn't changed -- Steve ----

FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm. ---- This appears to be the case for Foxton, not Watford according to the notices. --------------------------- Watford---- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14953-watford-locks ----Foxton----- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14962-foxton-locks-8-to-17. Perhaps someone would check my research and whatever is the case, amend CPs info boxes accordingly ---Pete ---- This is caused by C&RT not sending out messages updating all stoppages / restrictions and its not possible for us to manually check everything all the time Also something seems to be wrong with the opening time display as I've updated the database but text hasn't changed -- Steve ---- I have tried to amend the information for Foxton Locks and got the fatal error message (:-( ---Pete ---- I went to the top lock and there seem to be two sets of navigation notes with two different set of information. --- Steve ---- There will be one which is a local note for the place, and one that is derived from the stoppage info. --- Nick [status=live]

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Junction of the River Stepenitz with the River Elbe

Junction of the River Elbe with the River Stepenitz

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Junction of the River Elbe with the Gnevsdorfer Vorfluter

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Junction of the river Elbe with the Elbe-Seitenkanal

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FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm. ---- This appears to be the case for Foxton, not Watford according to the notices. --------------------------- Watford---- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14953-watford-locks ----Foxton----- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14962-foxton-locks-8-to-17. Perhaps someone would check my research and whatever is the case, amend CPs info boxes accordingly ---Pete ---- This is caused by C&RT not sending out messages updating all stoppages / restrictions and its not possible for us to manually check everything all the time -- Steve ----

FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm. ---- This appears to be the case for Foxton, not Watford according to the notices. --------------------------- Watford---- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14953-watford-locks ----Foxton----- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14962-foxton-locks-8-to-17. Perhaps someone would check my research and whatever is the case, amend CPs info boxes accordingly ---Pete ---- This is caused by C&RT not sending out messages updating all stoppages / restrictions and its not possible for us to manually check everything all the time Also something seems to be wrong with the opening time display as I've updated the database but text hasn't changed -- Steve ---- I have tried to amend the information for Foxton Locks and got the fatal error message (:-( ---Pete ---- I went to the top lock and there seem to be two sets of navigation notes with two different set of information. --- Steve ---- There will be one which is a local note for the place, and one that is derived from the stoppage info. --- Nick [status=live]

FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm. ---- This appears to be the case for Foxton, not Watford according to the notices. --------------------------- Watford---- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14953-watford-locks ----Foxton----- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14962-foxton-locks-8-to-17. Perhaps someone would check my research and whatever is the case, amend CPs info boxes accordingly ---Pete ----

FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm. ---- This appears to be the case for Foxton, not Watford according to the notices. --------------------------- Watford---- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14953-watford-locks ----Foxton----- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14962-foxton-locks-8-to-17. Perhaps someone would check my research and whatever is the case, amend CPs info boxes accordingly ---Pete ---- This is caused by C&RT not sending out messages updating all stoppages / restrictions and its not possible for us to manually check everything all the time Also something seems to be wrong with the opening time display as I've updated the database but text hasn't changed -- Steve ---- I have tried to amend the information for Foxton Locks and got the fatal error message (:-( ---Pete ---- I went to the top lock and there seem to be two sets of navigation notes with two different set of information. --- Steve ---- There will be one which is a local note for the place, and one that is derived from the stoppage info. --- Nick [status=live]

FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm.

FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm. ---- This appears to be the case for Foxton, not Watford according to the notices. --------------------------- Watford---- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14953-watford-locks ----Foxton----- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14962-foxton-locks-8-to-17. Perhaps someone would check my research and whatever is the case, amend CPs info boxes accordingly ---Pete ---- This is caused by C&RT not sending out messages updating all stoppages / restrictions and its not possible for us to manually check everything all the time Also something seems to be wrong with the opening time display as I've updated the database but text hasn't changed -- Steve ---- I have tried to amend the information for Foxton Locks and got the fatal error message (:-( ---Pete ---- I went to the top lock and there seem to be two sets of navigation notes with two different set of information. --- Steve ---- There will be one which is a local note for the place, and one that is derived from the stoppage info. --- Nick [status=live]

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Pont du Chemin de Fer Chalon-sur-Saône au Gergy

FactWatford Locks along with Foxton Locks till further notice are only open between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Last boat into locks at 3.15pm. ---- This appears to be the case for Foxton, not Watford according to the notices. --------------------------- Watford---- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14953-watford-locks ----Foxton----- https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/14962-foxton-locks-8-to-17. Perhaps someone would check my research and whatever is the case, amend CPs info boxes accordingly ---Pete ---- This is caused by C&RT not sending out messages updating all stoppages / restrictions and its not possible for us to manually check everything all the time Also something seems to be wrong with the opening time display as I've updated the database but text hasn't changed -- Steve ---- I have tried to amend the information for Foxton Locks and got the fatal error message (:-( ---Pete ---- I went to the top lock and there seem to be two sets of navigation notes with two different set of information. --- Steve ---- There will be one which is a local note for the place, and one that is derived from the stoppage info. --- Nick [status=live]

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Hancock's Pipe Bridges

Handcock's Pipe Bridges

So I suppose these need renaming in sympathy with the renaming of their neighbour bridge ? ---Pete ---- I suppose so, as they are so close together. You could move the swing bridge as well as it looks off position? --- Shultzy ----

So I suppose these need renaming in sympathy with the renaming of their neighbour bridge ? ---Pete ---- I suppose so, as they are so close together. You could move the swing bridge as well as it looks off position? --- Shultzy ---- Rightyho - just time to do both before drinkypoos time ! --- Pete ---- [status=live]

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So I suppose these need renaming in sympathy with the renaming of their neighbour bridge ? ---Pete ----

So I suppose these need renaming in sympathy with the renaming of their neighbour bridge ? ---Pete ---- I suppose so, as they are so close together. You could move the swing bridge as well as it looks off position? --- Shultzy ---- Rightyho - just time to do both before drinkypoos time ! --- Pete ---- [status=live]

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So I suppose these need renaming in sympathy with the renaming of their neighbour bridge ? ---Pete ---- I suppose so, as they are so close together. You could move the swing bridge as well as it looks off position? --- Shultzy ---- Rightyho - just time to do both before drinkypoos time ! --- Pete ---- [status=live]

Hancock's Swing Bridge No 9

Handcock's Swing Bridge No 9

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The road across this bridge connects with the D10 on the right and the D37 on the left.

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We pass the top lock of the two on the 3 km branch that drops down to the city of Nevers.