Grand Union Leicester section

The odd light shower overnight but a bright, sunny morning with lots of ominous cloud formations. The GUC has so far proved a revelation, very pretty and reasonably well maintained, although you'll need your breakfast Weetabix to operate the lock gates, with the exception of one that was clearly damaged.

The Canada geese families are out in force, immaculately behaved as usual. The above photo's are probably a crèche, whereby some parents give others a break for an hour or two, made easy by the chick's good training and disciplined nature.

Swans are also well trained, but sadly not ducks who's survival rates are not good.

Today we are heading for Market Harborough, another first for us, as is the 881 yard Saddington Tunnel, which was high and wide enough for passing boats. We saw nothing of the alleged resident bat colony therein,despite Lynne peering onto the "ceiling" by torchlight.

The GU stretch to Market Harborough is a hidden gem, what more can I say? It has swing bridges (2), buttercup fields (lots) and scenery to die for with ample mooring places and spaces. 

We moored just outside Union Wharf with the promise of 2 spaces inside tomorrow afternoon, with or without electric, once the hire fleet has cruised into the sunset for a week or two. The Wharf is new and much better designed than Loughborough. Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Tesco fight for your trade close by, as do several pubs.