IMO you shouldn’t worry too much about places to stop. You will develop your own senses
about what feels good and what doesn’t…….It’s all down to personal experiences.
Someone told me, to never ever stop at Etruria, always a lot of trouble. I have stopped there seven or eight times and never heard as much as a raised voice.
Another boater said that the top of Cholmondeston lock is a good safe mooring. Well not for us. Idiots jumping on the boat at night and the only place we have ever had anything nicked.
The good thing about a boat, unlike a house, you don’t like it? You don’t have to stay.
It maybe a bit of a pain but if you’re not comfortable somewhere, up anchor and away.
Have fun. (I know you will).
Rob….