Gargrave to Greenberfield Locks

Thursday 13 August - headed to Gargrave.  Stayed until Saturday when we set off up the Bank Newton Locks with a hire boat.  Barry was there to help out.

Having a drink and mooooch about!

 Barry was awarded an MBE in the 2006 New Year Honours List for "Services to Inland Waterways in the North" and certainly knows his stuff.  Moored up between Bridges 165 and 164.  The scenery around this area is absolutely stunning and the weather has certainly improved.  Once moored up, we went on a circular walk via Ingthorpe Grange and through East Marton popping in the Cross Keys pub for a snack.






Sunday 16 August - Nice dry calm day . only cruised on for approximately one hour to East Marton, mooring up just after the double arched bridge.

Went on a circular walk including a short spell on the 'Pennine Way'.  There were some stunning views and with the added peace and quiet, it made a lovely walk.









In the evening went to the 'Cross Keys' pub for a meal.

East Marton

The main courses are approximately £10, however they were delicious and well worth it.
On the way back to Coventina, we walked through St Peter's Churchyard and through a field of sheep.
Beautiful calm evening so sat out with a glass of wine....









Monday 17 August - cruised a further hour to the bottom of Greenberfield Locks.  The Rolls Royce Aerospace Factory is close by.   Had a long walk in the afternoon in the local area. 



Bottom of Greenberfield Locks