June: Hartford to March

We are moving Densie from Hartford Marina, Huntingdon to Floods Ferry in the middle of the Fens near March.  The journey should take a week but we have two weeks spare so it will be a gentle cruise, perhaps visiting some new places, and taking the opportunity to revisit some favourite moorings.  It is unlikely that we will be this way again as the plan is to go back to the canals next year.

Yesterday we deposited our clothes on the boat and then left a car at Floods Ferry so when we arrive there we can empty the boat and get home. So first thing this morning all we had to do was to pack some food and a few bits and pieces and drive to Hartford in our other car to pick up the boat.

Waiting at Houghton Lock

Hemingford Grey Church

After unpacking we set off at 11am and cruised down the Great Ouse.  Fortunately the river has not been much affected by the recent heavy rain.   The journey took us down Houghton Lock to Hemingford Grey where we moored for lunch. Then another lock and a mile cruising to the GOBA moorings at Nobles Field out in the countryside not far from St Ives at 14:30.

3 miles, 2 locks, 2 hours cruising