Down the Trent to Nottingham

Last nights mooring

We set off at 9am in cloudy but dry weather along Cranfleet Cut avoiding the weir on the Trent and down Cranfleet Lock to the river which was at Green and flowing smoothly.

On the Trent (1)

On the Trent (2)

The river is wide, isolated and tree-lined so provides a pleasant 1 hour cruise to Beeston on the edge of Nottingham where the navigation leaves the river to enter the city via Beeston Lock and the Beeston and Nottingham Canals.  This is really little more than a flood lock keeping the canal at a constant level despite chages in river level.

The canals provide a somewhat uninteresting entry to the city taking boaters to plentiful moorings near a large Sainsbury's within easy walking distance to the centre.  We will stay here until Saturday morning taking a break from boating.

Today: 8.15m, 2locks,3.5 hours travelling