Nrwton Harcourt

After breakfast we moved Densie to the services facilities on the other side of the canal.  Here we filled up with water and dumped the rubbish though unfortuately that had to include our carefully separated recyclables as there as no recycle skip.

Spinney Lock near Newton Harcourt

Approaching Newton Top Lock

The next section of our journey took us above and beyond Leicester into attractive countryside empty of any housing, with trees on one side of the canal and fields on the other.  Just the sound of birds - the distinctive calls of a skylark and yellowhammer were heard.  Although the journey was short there were 7 double width locks which we had to ascend on our own.  The paddle gear required some effort and gates were heavy to move except when they did so on their own accord, refusing to stay closed when we wanted to fill the lock.  Despite the hard work, it was an enjoyable journey helped by the lovely sunny weather.

We arrived at our countryside moorings near  Newton Harcourt at 1:20pm and had a walk around the small village but saw little of interest.

Today: 2.66miles, 7 locks, 3 hours 10 minutes travelling