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Trip to the north - Day 3

Journey: To the north!

30 Jun 2023

Start / Finish Time

11:10 a.m. → 4:40 p.m.

Miles

12.0

Locks

3

Engine Hours

0.0 hrs

πŸ—ΊοΈ Route

From: Hillmorton locks moorings (Oxford Canal North)

To: Ansty Visitor Moorings (Oxford Canal North)

Mooring: Intermediate moorings. Large pilings with railway lines.

🌦️ Weather & Waterways

Weather: Overcast with the occasional light shower

Conditions: More traffic than usual

β›½ Levels

Fuel Level: Less than full

Water Tank Level: Less than full

πŸ“ Observations & Notes

Places Passed: Stretton stop (stupid swing foot bridge)

Other Boats / Connections: None of note

Wildlife Sightings: Lovely Heron I might have managed to get a video of.

Notes: Reported an incident to the CRT. For a mile centred on bridge 32 there appeared to be a very large diesel spillage. I spoke to another passing boater who said that someone dropped a whole jerry can into the canal.