Monday 13th April 2009
Location: Aynho, Northamptonshire, South Oxford Canal
Today: 4 miles, 3 locks. Total distance: 2060 miles. Total locks: 1390
A much better day today weather wise, warm and sunny.
Pulled the pins around 10:30 and joined the queue of 3 other boats at Kings Sutton lock. It’s been a good while since I have had to queue at a lock, summer must be on the way……
Headed on down to Aynho, stopping at Aynho Wharf to take on water and to buy a cylinder of gas. The lady that served me informed me that gas prices had dropped as of today with a 13kg cylinder being £0.65 cheaper than it has been of late. Amazing to actually see the price of something falling.
Went for a nice walk this afternoon. A very pleasant 6.5 mile round trip taking in Aynho and Souldern villages – GPS track here, some photos below.
Passed nb Matilda Rose just below Aynho Weir lock, managed a quick hello to Jill and Graham and grabbed a quick photo in passing - see below.
Current Mooring
Nel Bridge Lock
Aynho Wharf
Aynho village
Aynhoe Park House
Friendly geese
Souldern church
Souldern village
Walked up the hill to the village of Deddington, a nice village and well worth a visit. The village is a 5.5 mile round trip walk from the canal. Some photos below
Deddington church
Deddington village
Clifton village
The Duke of Cumberlands Head - Clifton
Interesting house
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