Fenny Compton to Cropredy

Sunday

Remained in Cropredy all day. Took a walk around the village and visited the church. More boats kept arriving in readiness for the festival. Tempted by a cardigan from the local shop. It goes well with my new skirt and will be a lovely reminder of our visit.

Saturday.

Left Fenny Compton late morning and cruised along South Oxford Canal. Kept on hearing what sounded like a text message being received on the mobile but in fact was a bird. Going down Claydon lock flight was quite tricky as the paddle gear was quite stiff. David did most of the winding whist I steered. We then continued on through the beautiful countryside to Cropredy. Had help at bottom lock from three children and their dad. Cropredy itself was very busy with moored boats, but we were lucky enough to secure a mooring right in the centre. There were many boats moored up in preparation for the Cropredy Festival which takes place next weekend. We were able to get essential supplies at the super Spar shop which is right by the canal by bridge 153.