We are now on our way cruising towards Leicester. Now the festival is over the weather has greatly improved. No rain, some sun, and the temperature is rising.
We left our Foxton moorings at 9:45. The stretch before Foxton was isolated and rural. I can now report that the canal going north is even more so. In addition there is dense vegetation along the sides of the canal and frequent large patches of rushes and irises partially blocking the aterway and restricting visibility of any oncoming traffic. But nevertheless it all makes for an enjoyable journey.
AFter a mile o so we reached Debdale Wharf wehre I had arranged for an engineer to check our main fan belt. It had been making screeching noises when the engne was started and appeared to be fairly slack. The engineer was able to tighten the belt though perhaps it should really be replaced. However our spare one proved to be the wrong size and the wharf did not have one in stock.
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| Attractive scenery soon after starting |
While at Debdale we took the opportunity to empty our waste tank and fill up with water. Neither were urgent but as we will soon be in Leicester where facilities are limited we did not want to risk future problems.
Two miles further on we reached Saddington Tunnel, at about 900 yards the shortest one since we started. our journey.
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| Entering Saddington Tunnel |
A mile further on we stopped for lunch before moving on to the first of the 5 Kibworth Locks which started our downhill cruise into Leicester. Despite the canal being narrow and meandering these locks are of double width. Unfortunately there was no opportunity to share them with another boat, there being very few on the move.
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| In the Kilworth Locks |
A short distance after the fifth look we moored up at 3pm on a short isolated stretch of piling where we could tie up the boat. This is the only mooring spot we can see and so we should have a very peaceful stay.
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| Moored for the night |
Locks 5
Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
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