Friday 18 March 2022

Quickly through Stockton Locks

A misty morning on the Grand Union

A misty morning first thing but by the time we set off it had cleared and the rest of the day was sunny.

Entering Stockton Top Lock together 

We went through the first lock on our own but we saw a boat behind us and waited for them at the next. It was narrowboat Swan with two people on board.   Having twice the number of people working the locks with one person going ahead to set up the next one made for a very fast passage.  We were also able to cruise out of one lock and into the next side by side so avoiding any need to secure the boats with ropes whilst in the locks.

We reached our planned mooringnear the village of Stockton just before lunch time much earlier than expected and so had time to clean Densie and touch up some paintwork during the afternoon.  Another good day's boating.


2.79 miles, 10 locks, 2 hours 40 mins.



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