Rugby to Braunston Marina.
Date 19th April 2016
Overnight the weather was mild and included the odd shower.
Morning: An uneventful trip through the Hillmorton locks.
Afternoon: Late afternoon we arrived in Braunston. The waterpoint and elsan are still out of commission.
Evening: Into the Boathouse pub for a meal with a couple of friends Dave and Wendy. Watched television in the evening.
Wildlife:
Birds: House Sparrow, Dunnock, Wren, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Rook, Blackbird, Mallard, Mute Swan, Pied Wagtail, Goldfinch, Chiffchaff, Chaffinch, Robin, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Coot, Moorhen, Wood Pigeon, Black Headed Gull and Swallow.
Butterflies: Meadow Brown and Small White.
People walking the towpath - 1
People cycling the towpath - 1
Boats on the move - 5
Today's Total.
Miles: 10.1
Locks: 3
Swing / Lift Bridges: 0
Tunnels: 0
Pump Outs: 0
Engine Hours: 6.3
Accumulated Total.
Miles: 2722.4
Locks: 1740
Swing / Lift Bridges: 362
Tunnels: 63
Pump Outs: 26
Engine Hours: 3656.9
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