Well we’ve reached the southern most point of the canal and river system, Godalming. We have had some wicked weather predicted tonight and Sunday, so did the last leg this morning.

I love this top part of the Wey, very rural with lots of twists and turns. It was calm though this morning, giving some lovely reflections in the water. We did have the heater on this morning though, quite chilly and leaves falling, it’s definitely autumn now.

So 3 locks this morning. St Catherine’s at 2’6” is one of the smallest, whilst Unstead is one of the deepest. The water in the pound above was high, and just about to spill over the lock gates. It gives a weird feeling as you are sitting below it, and then gently rise above, as the paddles let water in. As usual there were lots of boats at Farncombe Boat house, who hire out big narrowboats and day boats. Friday is changeover day, so you always want to keep an eye out for the “new” steerers and sometimes lack of experience, we usually let them do the lock themselves rather than sharing. A 62’ iron hull can bash us around if it’s in the wrong hands !

After a shop at Sainsburys we’ve moved back downstream a bit, and seem to have found a sheltered spot. Not too soon either as the rain has started. Weather permitting we’ll have a walk around town tomorrow.