We set off at 10:00 to do the rural 12 Bosley locks, we got into a good rhythm, Sue would let me into a lock open one paddle I would do the other paddle and while the lock filled Sue would go to set the next lock while I let FL out and closed the gates. By the time I travelled to the next lock the gates were open ready for FL to enter. Two hours later and we were through the last lock and using the services.
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| This bridge between locks 1 & 2 is now a disused railway track. |
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| FL having a bubble bath. |
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| Great views from the locks. |
After the locks the canal follows the contours of the hills, we follow a boat with a young crew and grandad at the helm, the children open the two swing bridges for us.
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| Pulled along side this boat for a bag of coal and bog blue. |
We are now moored at Danes Moss a lovely view from one side of the boat but a landfill site the other, although we can't see it, it has the usual screeching seagulls.
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| Gulls |
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| Today's view from kitchen window |
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| These unique milestones were buried during WW2 as a precaution against enemy soldiers using them to find their way, they were restored during 1980's by the Macclesfield Canal Society |
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