From Buckby Top Lock Grand Union Canal to Fenny Compton, Oxford Canal
We have been bone idle over the last few days, and boated a very short distance, and been through just 15 locks. We decided to turn left at Braunston and proceed towards the Thames at Oxford via the pretty Oxford canal.
Before leaving Braunston we encountered a lady canal trader - see picture - who is moving along the waterways providing a range of boating essentials like coal, logs, diesel, gas, Brasso etc We also visited Braunston Marina and reserved the cute little historical dry dock for DIY hull blacking next month
Now we are well down the Oxford Canal looking at winter marina possibilities as we go. Enjoyed a good meal at The Bridge at Napton visiting on a Wednesday which is their pie night. We made ourselves walk into Napton village for supplies, and found a very neat and attractive village with excellent shop. The other picture shows the well known windmill landmark on Napton hill.
So now we are moored beside The Wharf Inn at Fenny Compton, and have high expectation of a good evening there - food and company as our springtime crew girls is able to join us!
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