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As it is unlikely that there will be much water at Sleningford this weekend, MM is moving to: THE LITTON FISH LADDER at Linton-on-Ouse. This is a big weir which is normally unshootable, but has a fish ladder which is very playful. Also the weir creates good moving water training below it, to practise ferry glides and break outs. So there is something for everyone and all levels of ability. You are likely to get wet! Directions: Take the A1M north to the A59 Harrogate / York J47. Turn Right East towards York A59. Stay on this road for about 5 miles (ish) until you see a BP petrol station. This will be on your Right, but you will be turning Left just before it, sign-posted NUN MONKTON. Stay on this road for about 2 miles counting the proper left turns, (not private drives and tracks etc). You want the 3rd which has a two signs on the left, a red one for the Nun Munkton Estate, alongside a white sign for “Sweet Hills”. You’ll know you have taken the correct one if in 100m you see a lorry park with Artics in it. Follow this track / lane until the road bends, but you go straight on, to a T junction turn Right then in 100m turn left, a sign says “River View”, on a white gravel track to a building. Follow the track round to the right. Park as near as you like to the River, usually under a big tree. This is a great BBQ spot with loads of spectator potential. On the left of the building you turned right, there is a post box which also serves as an honesty box and the going rate is 50p per car with 50p per boat or spectator. Please honour this as it is very reasonable. If you see Bill, say hello as he is a really nice chap and a good friend to paddlers Meet at 10.30am Note: the venue is rural – no facilities – so come equipped!! |
