Rugby nearly

Bridge 101 on the Grand Union near Flecknoe

 This morning there was a strong gusty wind when we set off at 10am with the aim of reaching Rugby if the Hilmorton locks were open. We stopped for lunch near our marina.  When we started up again the sun was shining and  the wind had abated which made for a more comfortable journey.

Descending Hillmorton middle lock, the top lock in th background

Approaching Hilmorton a moored boater confirmed that the locks were open.  The first presented no problems but when Denise  filled the third lock she was unable to open the gate.  Luckily a passing walker was able to help.  After leaving the locks we decided that there was little point  going into Rugbyfor the night as the moorings there are shaded and we had no wish to visit a pub or restaurant.  So we moored next to a golf course at Clifton Upon Dunsmoor on the outskirts of Rugby. 

10.65 miles,3 locks, 4 hours 20 mins