So leaving the Ashby this morning we got blown around a bit as the wind was strong. Back on the Coventry it hasn’t been too bad, except for gaps in the hedgerows. The town of Atherstone has the canal running through the middle of it, and a flight of 11 locks. Luckily there is a long pound between 5 and 6 where you can moor up and shop, so that is what we have done. Tomorrow we will complete the last 6 locks, then 2 more before we catch up with Lazy Otter and her crew at Tamworth.

Atherstone top lock, the gentlemen in blue are CRT (canal and river trust) volunteers who help you through the locks, much appreciated by Lock Labourer Hazel. T42 at rest tonight.