First time on a narrowboat next week and cannot wait, hiring from Kate Boats and planning to go from Stockton base up to the Ashby and back. Chose this route as there are less locks so we get a gentle introduction to them. I have heard the Ashby is very shallow and mooring is difficult? Is this the case.
Advice would be great for dog friendly pubs on the way and best mooring spots, based on the canal plan website it looks like we need to do around 7 1/2 hours of cruising a day so not sure if we will actually get to Market Bosworth.