Another cool but fairly sunny day of pleasant boating through attractive cuntryside along the winding Oxford Canal. Leaving our moorings at Fenny Compton we soon arrived at the Fenny Compton Tunnel. It may not look like a tunnel but it was until the 1860s when the top was removed creating a narrow and steep sided channel. Despite the 150 years gap this section of the canal is still kown as the Fenny Compton Tunnel.
Beyond the Tunnel the canal continues its meandering course to the 5 Claydon locks where we start the steady descent from the top pound towards Oxofrd. Again, as with the Napron flight the locks were made easier by the steady stream of boats travelling in the opposit direction ensuring that the locks were all set for us and we could leave the lock gates open for the next boat after leaving.
Beyond the Claydon Locks 3 further more isolated locks took us to the picture postcard canalside village of Cropredy, well known for its annual music festival featuring Fairport Convention, where we have moored for the night.
5.65 miles, 8 locks, 4 hours 15 mins cruising.
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