A shamefully low lock miles day today but we were on a mission to get moored up for 11.30 so Rachel could join an RCN webinar (that didn't happen but hey ho)
I was up early for me and had the engine lubed up and the day tank full by 8.45 am and we were away for 9.10.... we arrived at the top of the Adderley flight for 9.40am and were clear in 50 minutes having to turn the top two locks.
A nice cruise to the top of the Audlem flight and another wait and a two turned locks got us to just off the 48 hour moorings at Cox Bank by 11.32... my estimate was 11.30 so felt a bit smug !
A few things to note...
We met David Rey and family owners of Norbury mid way down the Adderley flight. His young daughter chatting away to Rachel as they worked the locks. She was justifiably proud to tell Rachel her family owned Norbury wharf. Now the impressive bit... David and his family were on two boats that left Chester on Saturday morning morning and were heading back to Norbury today ! Saturday was Chester to Audlem, Sunday, today was Audlem to Norbury.... Chucking in a start place on CanalPlanAC it's still a good 2 x 10 hour days.
This is a trip of 39 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 33 locks from Quarry Bridge Winding Hole to Norbury Junction.
This will take 19 hours and 39 minutes which is 9 hours and 49 minutes for each of 2 days.
Anyhow a lazy afternoon, we may walk into Audlem later and see if we can get a meal at the at the Shroppie Fly.... just checked the stop food at 5 on a Sunday so that'll be a no.
Our mooring last night well into the vegetation
2 comments:
Coole Pilate moorings are very nice, but also either side of the bridge before Hack Green. The Secret Nuclear Bunker is also there.
In Nantwich we prefer the approach to the aqueduct rather than beyond.
We like the moorings at Hurleston Jct.
Above Beeston Stone Lock is nice, but we had zero internet. Slightly better below the Iron Lock, just past Chas Hardern. Don’t moor in between the locks as the level tends to go down.
It’s nice just before The Shady, and you can walk to Beeston Castle from Wharton’s Lock. There are nice spots all along the next section. Also nice on the approach to Tattenhall Marina, and there’s a footpath to the ice cream farm.
Christleton is a nice village and worth a look. Good moorings by the Cheshire Cat.
In Chester, we have moored before Cow Lane Bridge. Tesco is very handy there. Some people prefer to go through the bridge and moor below the city walls. Below the huge staircase locks it’s nice in the basin, if you can find space.
Adam, many thanks for the expert advice, it is much appreciated. we've never ventured north past Barbridge before so it'll be nice to do some new water and your advice will be very useful. I hope the new boat continues to impress
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