Lots of Jobs to be done before passing through the Lock at Selby .... change cassettes, fill up with water, check maps and chat to all and sundry. Atmosphere building as boats prepare, 6 of us are travelling up the Ouse today, 2 at a time through the Lock. We went through with Osprey, out on to the river with a rolling turn and then 7/8 miles an hour on tick over!!
The trip to Naburn Lock took about 2.5 hours, through a lot of floating wood on the river. First time on a tidal river so no photos!! Osprey was in sight the whole way which was somehow reassuring! Naburn was impressive when we rounded the corner ...
The Lock Keeper penned us through (note the lingo!), 5 boats together! It is a huge Lock.
Once through we moored and set off on another beautiful sunny evening to find the pub, following Jay's directional and map reading skills ..... walked in a large circular path round to the pub in Naburn village!! By road, 0.6 miles! Nonetheless, it was a lovely walk along the river, through fields and beside some very lazy cows. When we finally caught sight of the village sign, and found the pub - the pizza was damn good!!
Next morning we lazed around, enjoying just being here.
Narrowboat Ellis moored beside us early afternoon. They were moored near us at Ramsdens Bridge. They run 'liveaboard experience' holidays on their boat, which is lovely. http://www.narrowboatellis.com/. Shout out for them, definitely worth checking out if you fancy a break on the canals. Lovely guys.
In the afternoon we cruised on up to York, short distance. Moored up, made some food and wandered into town. Couple of swift Yorkshire Terriers and home to bed!
A light supper for the ducks first!
And night falls .....
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