Compton to Bumble Hole and beyond.

From Compton we set off in pleasantly warm sunshine passing Whitwick Manor, now National Trust, and Pool Hall, Dimmington reservoirs and 5 locks quite nicely spaced until  the infamous Bratch locks, a set of 3 raising or lowering the canal 30.2 feet within a very short distance .

Whilst the procedure for operating the locks is well explained by notice boards on-site, a lock keeper is based there to help or advise if needed. No problem.

A few locks later Botterham staircase set looms (20 ft ) but with no lock keeper to help. Again no problem.

Bumble Hole lock failed to live up to it's name and sadly was instantly forgettable . 

All in all we completed 15 locks today and moored near Ashwood Marina to recuperate.