Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Up the locks to Burscough (again)

Wednesday 20th July 2022

After a quick wander up the towpath, Graham returned saying that there was a single boat about to go into the lock and that they were willing to share – so we were off. Brilliant!


 

The weather was a lot more conducive to boating but we could have done without the strong cross wind that accompanied it, especially as a couple of pounds were short of water. Apparently kids had been swimming in the top locks yesterday so perhaps they hadn’t left the water levels as we’d wished to have found them.

Nb ‘Dreckly’ crew were very good company and we worked together well, so side wind and low water levels were of little consequence. The pound above Runnel Brow lock was completely empty so we sat tight in the lock while Graham went up and let water down through the top two locks.


 

Finally out of the top lock and we turned left back into Burscough with the intention of shopping ready for the next few days. Graham received a call from CaRT telling us that our passage through Poolstock locks (Wigan) had been cancelled due to lack of water again. Graham arranged with Customer Services that we could remain longer than 14 days on our current mooring to the West of the bridge so that we could return home for his Mum and Dad’s interment on 1st August.

We walked up the Hop Vine hoping to commiserate with a meal out but there was no room at the inn. Not fancying fish and chips, we set off back towards Jannock and noticed Eden on our right as we approached the bridge.  Here we had one of the tastiest meals ever, chosen from their ‘small plate’ menu midweek offer. Recommended!

G&B

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