Day 2 of our canal trip and we are heading north to Banbury and then Cropredy. This is one of the lock-keeper's cottages which has fallen into disrepair and ruin. So sad to see.
Today we will have completed 11 miles with 8 locks (so 19 lock-miles). With a stop of a couple of hours in Banbury for lunch and shopping, we were cruising for around 7 hours.
Many thanks for all of your comments and support. Internet access is patchy on the canal network so my ability to upload and comment is a little restricted.
W usually attend the Folk Festival at Cropredy....but unfortunately this is the 2nd year it has had to be cancelled. There are always so many lovely boats moored there
@haskar Yes, 95% of the locks on the canals are operated by the boat crews. Some difficult "flights" of multiple locks have salaried lock-keepers. Others (e.g. very busy ones) sometimes have volunteer helpers and guides.
Enjoy
Ian