Over the top!

Currently we are moored at Littleborough.  Yesterday saw us over the summit of the Rochdale through the Pennines.  Some stunning scenery, even a zebra in the distance, tho it did have a wooden look about it!  There is even a place nearby called Summit!  And of course a pub, The Summit! 

Last lock going up

Water constantly pouring out from the lock, last lock on the up

11 locks, phew, and all before lunch, which we didn’t have until 3.  Started ok, we stopped for coffee after 2 locks.  As we descended into Littleborough there was a volunteer lockkeeper.  Then word that a boat ahead had gone aground and was working water through. This was to our advantage as they helped us through a couple of locks.  Much more helpful than the lockkeeper unsurprisingly!  Today we are going to visit Hollingworth Lake, a short walk away, which was made to supply water to the summit.  Tomorrow we are going to Bury.  We have been advised by locals it is a much better place to visit than Rochdale.  There are 92 locks on the Rochdale, we are halfway, so only 46 more to go!  That will bring us into Manchester.  We have already visited a couple of times but not yet by boat.

Other side of the summit, first lock going down, we are already moored
 and Paul is making coffee!