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‍ ‍Gayton Junction (Grand Union) to Crick (Leicester Line)

‍ ‍Even when making a return journey along a familiar route new sightings and chance conversations can provide food for thought. ‍Take place names, Saul Junction, for example.

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“So, the curtailed River Nene cruise complete, what was next? The climb back up the Northampton Arm, of course.” (Previous blog post)

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The Captain contacted Canal and River Trust; C&RT contacted the local volunteer work force team of the Northampton Arm – and up popped...


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‍ The Nene is a serious river – it is fed from three separate tributaries in Northamptonshire which converge down in Northampton. Over the years there have been several serious floods in and around the town; fortunately no flooding was experienced by the Cleddau crew on this trip.

‍ ‍After a night mo...


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Weedon Bec (Grand Union Canal) to Northampton (River Nene).

The Grand Union Canal slices through Weedon Bec on an embankment. While the railway (West Coast main line) and the canal are on a similar level village life is far below.

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Crick – Leicester Line – Crick – Leicester Line - Buckby Flight – Weedon Bec

‍ ‍Cleddau drew out of Crick Marina on Monday 1st June, at long last setting sail on the 2026 summer cruise.

‍ ‍Along past Crick Wharf – how this place is changing now s...


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