Blisworth to Great Linford (Grand Union Canal, Main Line)
An early start this morning; we went through 3057 yard Blisworth Tunnel at 7am... It was definitely worth it, though, as there were no diesel fumes and we met no other boats.
We stopped for breakfast at Stoke Bruerne (photo on right); the place seems to be the local canal tourist centre, so we quickly left to go down the seven Stoke Bruerne locks. At this point, we had the first daytime rain of our trip so far, but the sun was shining a few locks further on, so it wasn't too consequential.
Following the locks, the canal was flat to Cosgrove. As we move south, everything is becoming just that bit more neat and tidy.
After a single lock at Cosgrove, which was interesting due to a strong broadside wind, we crossed the Great Ouse aqueduct and then entered the Milton Keynes area.
13 miles and 8 Locks today. Weather was mixed.
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