Wormleighton to Napton

After a very pleasant evening at Wormleighton, we set off just after four other boats, fearing long delays at the locks. The weather forecast was also decidedly horrible (showers), so we had few expectations of a good day.

In travelling to Napton, the boat must have faced all points of the compass at some time - the canal is really wiggly. But very pleasant watching the scenery change. Once we got to the top lock (and with only a couple of minor showers), the expected wait didn't really materialise, and we proceeded down the 10 locks at a reasonable pace - OK, it could have been faster with an infinite crew and less hire boats on their first day out, but...

We're now moored at Folly Bridge, just below Napton Lower lock. Though busy with people and boats, it's a really nice mooring, with shops and pubs nearby. We had an impressive thunderstorm this afternoon, but now the sun has come out, it is really warm - I'd forgotten how hot a steel boat hull can get. We've decided to stay here and chill out this afternoon, and visit the pub for a meal later on.

Napton Lower Lock (note the volunteer help!):

 Our mooring tonight:

6.5 miles and 10 locks tod