It was a late start at 10am as we some small jobs to do first. The weather has continued its day be day improvement, no wind, sunny skies, and only cold enough for two layers of clothing. We were soon into Royal Leamington Spa. In Georgian times it was an elegant inland resort but became industriallised later in the 19th century. The canal side is unexceptional except for two large aqueducts, one over a railway and the other over the River Leam, a tributary of the Avon.
The route continues almost entirely through built-up areas all the way into Warwick with only a minimal gap between the two towns. We have moored in Warwick, about as close as the canal gets to the town but it's still a hilly 20 minute walk. I am not sure that it was worth the effort. There are many restaurants, cafes and bars, a surprising number of estate agents (several in our area have closed), and a large number of independent small shops selling "arty"ephemera. Plus of course the usual charity shops etc.
3.37 miles, 0 locks, 1 hour 20mins
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