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From Hazelhurst Junction to Congleton Wharf Moorings, a distance of 20 miles, 7¼ flg and 10 locks. One of the reasons for going up the locks the previous night was that it meant that we didn’t face working three locks immediately after casting off. Instead we could chug along the summit enjoying the views and […]
From Basford Bridge No 44 to Hazelhurst Junction, a distance of 12 miles, 6¾ flg and 13 locks. It was slightly cool and misty when we got up, and the mist was quite a bit heavier than yesterday but you could still see where you were going without too much difficulty. Turn Round Here : […]
From Stanley Road Bridge No 26 to Basford Bridge No 44, a distance of 10 miles, 4¾ flg and 5 locks. It was a little misty when we got up and did a quick engine check before casting off. Some of the other boats were showing signs of crew getting up and on the one […]
From Stone Visitor Moorings to Stanley Road Bridge No 26, a distance of 16 miles, 2¾ flg and 23 locks. We woke to bright blue skies and sunshine – a complete contrast to yesterday, and the forecast for the day looked good. Start : Stone Visitor Moorings Finish : Stanley Road Bridge No 26 The […]
From Radford Bridge Visitor Moorings to Stone Visitor Moorings, a distance of 14 miles, 1¼ flg and 5 locks. The rain, which had started before we’d left the pub last night had continued throughout the night but by the time we cast off, having been to the local supermarket to pick up a few things, […]
From Wheaton Aston Visitor Moorings (north) to Radford Bridge Visitor Moorings, a distance of 24 miles, ½ flg and 13 locks. It was a little overcast but still quite pleasant when we cast off just after 7:30. Due to a problem with the bottom mitre on Wheaton Aston Lock No 2 the lock was empty, […]
From Ladybird Moorings to Wheaton Aston Visitor Moorings (north), a distance of 18 miles, 5½ flg and 5 locks. For family reasons we didn’t make it up to the boat on Friday night so we had an early start on Saturday morning (I do so love my alarm going off at 6:30am on a weekend). […]
Turn Round Here : Leek Turn Round Here : Froghall Basin Turn Round Here : Congleton Winding Hole Turn Round Here : Weston Marsh Lock Entrance Turn Round Here : Winsford Marina Turn Round Here : Lymm Wharf Winding Hole Start / Finish : Ladybird Moorings Overnight at : Wheaton Aston Visitor Moorings (north) Overnight […]
From Gnosall Visitor Moorings to Ladybird Moorings, a distance of 13 miles, 7 flg and 5 locks. It was cool again when we got up on Sunday morning and once again we pretty much had the canal to ourselves as we headed back to the moorings. Things were pretty quiet at Norbury Junction but I’m […]
Turn Round Here : High Onn Wharf Start / Finish : Ladybird Moorings Overnight at : Gnosall Visitor Moorings A weekend on the boat making sure that everything still worked after sitting idle all winter. Starting at Ladybird Moorings and finishing at Ladybird Moorings with overnight stops at : and Gnosall Visitor Moorings. A total […]