Heading down river from Northampton

 After a wet and miserable Sunday, when we decided to remain in Northampton and explore a bit. However, it was do miserable we didn't do much exploring but hunkered down and got cosy on Hunters Moon.

The Guildhall, Northampton

Christmas Church, Northampton

Town Lock, Northampton

Monday morning we were raring to go. The sun was shining again and we made quick work of the first three locks on the river which take us out of Northampton. Then we were faced with the first of the many  guillotine locks. These look imposing but, being automated, they are quite straightforward if a little slow.

The sun came and went and the wind picked up but we made good progress along this winding and picturesque waterway. We had joined The Friends of the River Nene before leaving, being advised that it was useful to be able to use their moorings as moorings on the river are few and far between generally. We were delighted to have received this advise when we came across a lovely mooring just upriver of Doddington Lock.

Hardwater Farm  Friends of the River Nene mooring

A good first day on the river.