>
> 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
>
Or the excellent Fish & Chip shop in the village of Braunston.
Sue nb Nackered Navvy
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