Thursday 23rd September 2021 near Wormleighton.
The full moon was still high, reflected in the water...
As the sun rose behind us.
Thankfully, this lift bridge was left in the up position. To our relief, there are not so many lift bridges on this part of the Oxford Canal as they are often slower to get through than a lock.
There was once a tunnel just south of Fenny Compton but the tunnel roof proved to be unstable, so it was removed and that stretch became a narrow cutting. M walked along the bank and admired the autumn vegetation. This is briony and the black fruits of the burnet rose.
Just after where the tunnel used to be, the towpath switches sides on this elegant turnover bridge.
A beautiful vista with open country on both sides of the canal. Unfortunately, not far ahead, this idyllic scene is blighted by massive earthworks for **** H*S*2. Goodbye peace and tranquility.
We found a lovely spot to moor up, on a short piece of armco just long enough for MM. Another beautiful evening, we have been so lucky with the weather this week.
Today: 5 miles, 0 locks and 2.5 hours.
Trip: 459 miles, 248 locks and 231.5 hours.
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