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| Bridge at Gainsbsborough |
With the ready supplies of water and coal (most are now gas fired) it is a popular situation for power stations. Approximately one half of all power generated in the Trent valley is transmitted to London.
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| The ruins of Torksey Castle |
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| Few craft, although very varied on this stretch of the river |
My mooring for the night at Dunham Bridge.
The next morning I climb to the top of the hill where there used to be a Roman Fort. Great views - of power stations!
Great spot for James who enjoys a bit of ball chasing. He always brings the ball back but has not yet twigged that he has to let it go for me to throw it again.
There are lots of these old fashioned sets of gates for letting the towing horses through while keeping livestock secure - one gate opens one way and the other, the other way.
James was not quite sure what to make of this motley collection. Magnificent ram on the right.
The ramp leading down to the pontoon was well over a 30 degree angle.
18 miles; 1 lock
TOTAL: 674 miles (259 miles broad, 71 miles river, 31 miles tidal); 385 locks (177 broad); 78 moveable bridges
Great posts Alan. The Trent's always interested me, so it'll be good to hear your impressions of it and any connected "wide" waterways. When I take to the water, that's where I was thinking of heading.
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