Near the end of the Bridgewater Canal

Where did the mooring ring go?

 Thursday was a busy day. Setting off from Leigh we pulled in to Bridgewater Marina for a pump out. According to our Nicholson’s Guide there is a launderette here.  Well they do have a washing machine but no dryers and I had a Lora Lora washing. However this wasn’t a problem as Dave, from the marina, ran us to the laundrette about 4 miles away and came to collect us when we were finished.  In the end we spent the night on their service jetty and all we had to pay for was our pump out and 2 bags of coal! Most marina’s we have been to are very helpful, but I think here they went above and beyond.

Walking to Lymm Dam

 Friday saw us arrive at the Trafford Centre.  A huge out of town shopping centre on the outskirts of Manchester. We have stopped here before.  This time though there were no other boats around.
Saturday we spent shopping. Seemed silly not to!

Lymm Dam

On Sunday we were having an easy start, what with the clocks changing. A constant moan amongst boaters when you are moored and boats pass too quickly. A shout of “slow down” can often be heard. 

Well proof of why everyone should slow down is shown above! As we were sat quietly having coffee a boat went by us going VERY quickly. We heard some clanging from the back of the boat so Paul went to investigate. The force of the boat passing had dislodged 2 huge stones from the bank, one with the mooring ring with our rope attached! Thankfully the canal wasn’t deeper than our length of rope.

Shortly after we moved on!

Yesterday we moved on to Lymm, a pretty little village with a lot of eateries and we didn't try any!  I had seen in our guide book that there was a small lake nearby so after lunch we went for a walk.  It was a lovely day and we saw some lovely scenery.  Today we have moved on almost as far as Preston Brook.  This will take us on to the
Trent and Mersey Canal.  

Lymm Cross