On 2, Aug 2006, at 8:33, mjrus1945 wrote: > My reason for posting is that we will be > hiring a narrow boat out of Rose Narrow Boats (Brinkley near Rugby) > for four days (mid-week) in late October and I would appreciate some > advice and opinions.
It won't approach "freezing" but could well be in the range 5 to 15 deg C. rain is a probability although you could strike lucky and get some clear autumn days. > This time we > plan to go south towards Braunston and then decide where to from > there - if anywhere. Our main priority is to relax and enjoy the > experience. We are not really interested in travelling long > distances. As Guy already mentioned Napton would give you experience of narrow locks. Personally I would consider going up the wide Braunston flight and turning left at Norton Jct to the Leicester section of the GU which means you would pass both Braunston and Crick tunnels, the narrow staircase at Watford and you could enjoy a typically excellent dinner at the Red Lion in Crick. Certainly feasible on a 2 days out and 2 days back basis. If you are not already familiar with it visit Canal Planner AC to determine if this trip is within your preferred compass. I would have though 4 or 5 hours a day would cover it, from fading memory ! See http://www2.mihalis.net/canal/cgi-bin/index.cgi In the Braunston area I would pick the Admiral Nelson for supper, near Lock 3. all the best Captain Beeky Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
