Banbury

 

Moored in Banbury

Set out from Cropredy at 10 am in overcast weather. After Cropredy Lock we dumped the rubbish and then travelled on down the canal to Slat Mill Lock. Here we were warned by another boater that the next setion of canal was very shallow and that we should keep to the middle.

The next mile was very slow going but there were no real problems getting through to the next look at Bourton.  The cause of the shallow canal became clear as this lock was leaking badly draining water from the previous pound.  To make things worse one paddle on both the top and bottom of the lock were out of use so it took some time to fill and empty the lock.  We hope there will be no problems on our journey back.

The next section of canal took us below the M40 to Hardwick lock when it sttarted to rain. Fortunately it had stopped by the time  we reached our intended mooring in a park to the north of Banbury.  The main attraction however was not the trees but rather a Waitrose within easy walking distance.

We bought a full week's shopping there as the shops are closed tomorrow being Easter Sunday and the only well stocked shop before we get close to home is way back at Napton.  

Journey Statistics

Time: 2 hours 40 mins
Distance: 4.44 miles
Time: 2 hours 40 mins
Locks: 4