Weston Favell

On the Nene near Earls Barton

Further up the Nene

 A beautiful day for boating, hot and sunny with a mild breeze. We set off early at 8:45 as we wanted to maximise the chances of there being room on the Weston Favell mooring - if we could not moor there it would be a further 2 hour journey to the next opportunity to stop.  We have now left the agricultural scenary with the tree lined river passing through attractive pasture and flood plains.

Moored at Weston Favell

After 6 miles and 7 locks we arrived at Weston Favell at 2pm to find it occupied by 2 narrowboats only leaving room for half our boat.  But it was enough to tie in.  Later, one of the other boats moved off and so we were able to shift further down the moorings.

The Weston Favell moorings are located on the Nene Washlands, a vast area used to hold flood water during the winter.  They provide a haven for boats trapped on the river when the downstream flood gates are closed.  During the rest of the year the moorings are available for general use.