Even though quite deep at over eleven feet the lock is so tight that it filled really quickly and we were soon clear and on our way. This link between the Trent & Mersey and Shropshire Union canals is only about five hours long in total but to speed through it would be a crime in my opinion. The scenery is stunning and the canal is so well looked after with the Canal & River Trust having the invaluable assistance of the Shropshire Union Canal Society. Mooring rings, bench seats and BBQ stands abound - they even have daffodils planted along the overflows!
As with the T&M earlier we are seeing plenty of these.
If you can't read what it says it's a notification of the intended route of HS2. I can't begin to imagine the pain that this would cause.....
All too soon we arrived at the elevated moorings above Church Minshull and got Lottie tied down.
As I enjoyed this view Elaine wasted no time in spoiling someone's Sudoku session
Only joking Elaine!
leaving me free to interact with the only other locals around
As the sun went down I grabbed this last shot to end the day
We will stay here again tonight. Who wants to leave a special place like this?
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