Category Archives: Liverpool

The Road To Wigan Pier

Posted on 20th September 2016 by Mintball

From Grocer’s Wharf to Henhurst Bridge No 52, a distance of 20 miles, 7¾ flg and 3 locks. Overnighting in the city was very different to the previous night out at Little Leigh. You’d expect it to be noisy given … Continue reading →

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In to Manchester

Posted on 19th September 2016 by Mintball

[From Willow Green Bridge No 208 to Grocer’s Wharf, a distance of 27 miles, 4½ flg and 1 lock. It rained over night – that wasn’t something that they’d forecast, or if they had we had missed it – but … Continue reading →

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Beating to the bush

Posted on 18th September 2016 by Mintball

From Prescott Bridge Narrows No 10 to Willow Green Bridge No 208, a distance of 20 miles, ½ flg and 6 locks. Start : Prescott Bridge Narrows No 10 Finish : Willow Green Bridge No 208 After walking back from … Continue reading →

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Badger or Bust!!

Posted on 17th September 2016 by Mintball

From Ladybird Moorings to Prescott Bridge Narrows No 10, a distance of 19 miles, ½ flg and 24 locks. There is no pleasant way to find out your portable toilet is full at 5am in the morning. It’s even less … Continue reading →

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