Maps and DVDs for the Waterways of Britain – The Newest and Best
We heading downstream on the River Nene, filming for a forthcoming DVD and checking the data for our River Nene maps. After a couple of days rest in Northampton to polish the boat and top up supplies we’re heading downstream Continue reading Cruising down the River Nene – 1
Another stunning day of sunshine saw us cruising down the River Nene to Thrapston. One of our first challenges was the Radial Gate on Ditchford Lock. This is power operated, like most of the guillotine gates, so little effort was Continue reading Cruising Down the River Nene – 2
We’ve continued downstream on the River Nene passing many lovely locations along the way. The heatwave slowed us down a little but the blue sky and fluffy white cloud was great for filming. We stopped at Fotheringhay where my brother Continue reading Cruising Down the River Nene – 3
The footbridge just below Islip Lock on the River Nene is one of the lowest on the river and its limited headroom presents difficulties for some boaters. This is how the bridge looked heading downstream from our Waterway Routes Narrowboat Continue reading Islip Footbridge
I am pleased to say our River Nene DVDs have just been released. The River Nene DVDs are available in our usual three formats:- Popular – like a television programme showing the highlights of the canal Bowcam – a forward Continue reading River Nene DVDs
Download maps of the River Nene. The most up to date and clearest maps of the River Nene are available for download. View on your computer, laptop, smart phone, or tablet, or print if you prefer the traditional paper format. Continue reading River Nene Maps
Joining the River Nene at Northampton we’ll cruise along the navigable length of the non tidal River Nene to Dog in a Doublet Lock at Peterborough. Cruising down the picturesque Nene valley we’ll see the open countryside and glimpse the Continue reading River Nene DVDs