Up and over......

....the Kennet and Avon Summit.

So at the moment I am back sharing locks with Karl, we set off this morning at 9am in very dull cloudy weather, I went ahead and set the first lock of the remaining 3 Wooton locks Heathy Close lock (52).

First lock of the day.

Then up through Brimslade lock (53)

Looking back at bridge 106 from inside Brimslade lock.

Then through Wooton Top lock (54) also known as Cadley lock to arrive at the summit, now we start going back downhill. 

Passing Burbage Wharf.

And then back through Bruce tunnel, no flash still, I need to get the book of words out and see if I can set it to always flash before entering tunnels!

And leaving the tunnel behind.

Exiting the East portal.

Arriving at the first of the 9 Crofton locks I was surprised and pleased to find two volounteers, so with one helping us through and one walking ahead to set the next lock it meant for an easy descent, these locks have to be left empty which is no problem when going down them, in fact it's less work as you don't have to lower the bottom gate paddles before you exit, but it is a pain when going up as you have to walk back to raise the bottom paddles.

With all the help and activity I forgot to take any pictures, The moorings at Crofton Pumping Station between the 6th and 7th lock were almost devoid of boats, just 1 narrowboat and 1 wide beam, so it seemed rude not to moor up for the day/night.

A very pleasant cruise of just about 3.5 hours and the sun had now come out.

Tonight's mooring:

Totals today: 4 miles : 9 locks