Miles 1.6 Locks 0
A short journey today with a stop at Higher Poynton for a pumpout then on to our home mooring at High Lane. We have been busy unloading the boat and unpacking so the summery of the trip will be done later --- I Promise.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Ramsdell Hall to Lyme View
Miles 20.3 Locks 12
We are now moored a few miles from home and have been to the Miners Arms for a final meal. The day was similar to yesterday starting fine with rain setting in at about 4 pm. We were helped up the locks at Bosley by the members of the Macclesfield Canal society making this the second canal society lock help we have had this Bank Holiday, the other being the S.U.C. last friday at Cholmondeston lock.
This is the new foot bridge No 26 A at Clarence Mill Bollington. We saw the approach piers when we went out and caught the stoppage notice on Waterscape when the Deck was lifted on.
This is the last blog from the boat on this cruise the closing day and summary will be done from home tomorrow.
We are now moored a few miles from home and have been to the Miners Arms for a final meal. The day was similar to yesterday starting fine with rain setting in at about 4 pm. We were helped up the locks at Bosley by the members of the Macclesfield Canal society making this the second canal society lock help we have had this Bank Holiday, the other being the S.U.C. last friday at Cholmondeston lock.
This is the new foot bridge No 26 A at Clarence Mill Bollington. We saw the approach piers when we went out and caught the stoppage notice on Waterscape when the Deck was lifted on.This is the last blog from the boat on this cruise the closing day and summary will be done from home tomorrow.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Wheelock to Ramsdell Hall
Miles 8.8 Locks 27
which is about a third of the way up. We had a good run with minimal waits at the locks and the weather kept clear untill just after we moored up on the Macclesfield canal by bridge 86 then the rain started. Bosley tomorrow and probably back in High Lane some time on Tuesday.
We left Wheelock at 7.40 am to get a good run up Heartbreak Hill and with 27 locks to do there was little chance to take photographs so you will have to do with a pic of the pub at Hassel Green
which is about a third of the way up. We had a good run with minimal waits at the locks and the weather kept clear untill just after we moored up on the Macclesfield canal by bridge 86 then the rain started. Bosley tomorrow and probably back in High Lane some time on Tuesday.Saturday, August 29, 2009
Church Minshull to Wheelock
Miles 11.3 Locks 7
We are now moored in Whelock where we stopped 20 days ago on our way out on this cruise. One problem with adding pictures to a blog about travelling on the canals where we are doing an "Out and Back" trip is making sure that the picks takenn on the return are not a repeat of those takeen on the outward journey
Passing converted stables on the Middlewich branch shortly after setting off this morning. We were to have a struggle with a BW work boat adrift in a bridge hole soon after this picture was taken.
Waiting at Kings lock on the Trent and Mersey Canal with Middlewich junction just behind
Kings Lock withe a pub of the same name in the background
We are now moored in Whelock where we stopped 20 days ago on our way out on this cruise. One problem with adding pictures to a blog about travelling on the canals where we are doing an "Out and Back" trip is making sure that the picks takenn on the return are not a repeat of those takeen on the outward journey
Passing converted stables on the Middlewich branch shortly after setting off this morning. We were to have a struggle with a BW work boat adrift in a bridge hole soon after this picture was taken.
Waiting at Kings lock on the Trent and Mersey Canal with Middlewich junction just behind
Kings Lock withe a pub of the same name in the backgroundFriday, August 28, 2009
Bates Mill to Church Minshull
Miles 10 Locks 8
No pics tonight as it has been raining on and off all day. We managed to pick damsons at Tilstone lock just before the Bunbury 2 rise and a few more, just to make sure we have enough to make Damsin Gin at Calverley. At Cholmondeston the Shropshire Union Canal Society were operating the lock and raising funds for their many projects.
No pics tonight as it has been raining on and off all day. We managed to pick damsons at Tilstone lock just before the Bunbury 2 rise and a few more, just to make sure we have enough to make Damsin Gin at Calverley. At Cholmondeston the Shropshire Union Canal Society were operating the lock and raising funds for their many projects.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Chester to Bates Mill
Miles 9.9 Locks 5
we have finally left Chester a day later that intended. Yesterday was wet and windy so we decided to get a bus to the Cheshire Oaks outlet centre. It is only about 20 mins by the Chester to Liverpool bus.
Earlier we had walked round the wall and looked in many shops. I had a particularly successful visit to a Model shop, not only did they have the items I wanted, I also got the name and phone no of a supplier of Plasticard in Stockport.
One can't not take a picture of the River Dee of the spot where memories are made.
We are now moored in the shadow of Beeston Castle at Bates Mill 48 hr mooring
Although the pictures ware taken in the sunshine only a short while ago it is threatening to rain so the covers are on!.
we have finally left Chester a day later that intended. Yesterday was wet and windy so we decided to get a bus to the Cheshire Oaks outlet centre. It is only about 20 mins by the Chester to Liverpool bus.
Earlier we had walked round the wall and looked in many shops. I had a particularly successful visit to a Model shop, not only did they have the items I wanted, I also got the name and phone no of a supplier of Plasticard in Stockport.
One can't not take a picture of the River Dee of the spot where memories are made.
We are now moored in the shadow of Beeston Castle at Bates Mill 48 hr mooring
Although the pictures ware taken in the sunshine only a short while ago it is threatening to rain so the covers are on!.Sunday, August 23, 2009
Gowy Aqueduct to Chester
Miles 8.0 Locks 5
We have reached Chester and have moored just south of Cow Bridge. This is the bridge near Tesco and Iceland.
We have been for a stroll round to check out the shops that will have further visits as we intend to stay a few days.
The Cheshire Regiment Memorial garden in the grounds of the cathedral. After our quick tour we sat outside the boat chatting until the rain started. There was one disappointment - the cinema is closed ,I will have to do a Google to see if it has moved to an out of town location and if s can we get there on the bus. Unless there is any significant event between now and Wednesday I do not intend to update the blog till then, as we will still be moored in Chester
We have reached Chester and have moored just south of Cow Bridge. This is the bridge near Tesco and Iceland.
We have been for a stroll round to check out the shops that will have further visits as we intend to stay a few days.
The Cheshire Regiment Memorial garden in the grounds of the cathedral. After our quick tour we sat outside the boat chatting until the rain started. There was one disappointment - the cinema is closed ,I will have to do a Google to see if it has moved to an out of town location and if s can we get there on the bus. Unless there is any significant event between now and Wednesday I do not intend to update the blog till then, as we will still be moored in Chester
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