Fotheringhay

After another wet morning the skies cleared and we enjoyed another day on this picturesque river. The sun came through and for a while we travelled past more spires under clear blue skies. The wind was strengthening all day and the rain showers, that had been forecast, soon blew through. Sid only got a little wet!

We had planned to moor overnight at moorings marked on our maps just above Ashton Lock but on our arrival we were greeted by large No Mooring signs positioned all along the bank. So, we ventured on!

An infinity lock!

We had arranged to meet good friends, Sue and Pete, at Fotheringhay on Saturday but ended the day getting there in very blustery conditions a day early. Hopefully, they can make lunch on Friday because we are keen to start our return journey upstream on Saturday. The river is running very fast and with more rain forecast it is not likely to improve. Our journey upstream is bound to take longer with the current against us and the guillotine lock gate requiring raising after we have left the lock.

We are moored beside the mound of Fotheringhay Castle, where Richard III was born and Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded.

Our mooring at Fotheringhay

Let's hope the rain stays off tomorrow long enough for us to explore a little.