Wednesday 31st August
12 miles, 3 locks
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| Leaving Gunthorpe Lock |
Another lovely day. Cruised from Gunthorpe to Newark the guidebook claiming that this was the most beautiful stretch of the river and it was lovely.
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| Newark Town Lock |
Just managed to moor on the end of the pontoon visitor moorings having cruised past the remains of the castle that dominates as you enter Newark.
Moorings had water and electricity so able to charge battery and fill water tank at our leisure. Also stopped at Farndon Marina for diesel and pump out so all services tip top.
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| Newark |
Walked into the town which has a huge market square (the stall holders were packing up) with lots of small alleyways off it. Some expensive shops, some cheap shops, the obligatory charity shops and quite a few empty shops. Had a stroll around the castle gardens.
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| Newark pump and bear baiting post |
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| Newark Castle |
Did a shop in Waitrose and decided to satisfy Paul's craving for pizza with dinner in Zizzi's - it was housed in a beautiful building and very busy for a Wednesday.
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| Our mooring |
