Hey guys. I'm buying a boat down in Nottingham, gonna be bringing it up to the Leeds Liverpool. I'm new to boating and have been warned the Trent can be a bit of a task, and was suggested I ask around if theres any experienced boaters around to give me a hand with it.
If all goes to plan, I should be heading out from Castle Marina on Saturday, should be on the tidal section Sunday through Monday, up to Keadby Lock.
Here's the summary from the canal planner (big block of text warning):
First day of trip
On the River Trent (non-tidal section), at Averham Weir. This is 21 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks and will take 7 hours 29 minutes.
Second day of trip
On the River Trent (tidal section - Cromwell to Keadby), at Torksey Junction (a safe mooring on these tidal waters). This is 24 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks and will take 7 hours 4 minutes.
Third day of trip
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal), at Bonnyhale Road Narrows (a third of the way between Vazon Road Swing Bridge and Thorne Swing Bridge). This is 30 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock and will take 7 hours 56 minutes.
Fourth day of trip
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal), at Sykehouse Lock (nearly at Sykehouse Lift Bridge). This is 15 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks and will take 7 hours 30 minutes.
Fifth day of trip
On the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line), at Castleford Junction. This is 18 miles, 5 furlongs and 6 locks and will take 7 hours 30 minutes.
Sixth day of trip
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds), at Kirkstall Forge Staircase Locks Nos 8 to 10 (a third of the way between Kirkstall Wharf Bridge No 222 and Horsforth Road Bridge No 216A). This is 13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 13 locks and will take 7 hours 29 minutes.
Seventh day of trip
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds), at Hirst Lock Footbridge. This is 10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 11 locks and will take 7 hours 30 minutes.
Again, I'm new to boating, but I think I'm up for the challenge. Lifts can be arranged if it helps.
Foxy