Now turned around and heading back along the Bridgewater Canal onto the Trent & Mersey to
go up the Macclesfield and Lower Peak Forest canals.
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This fine canal building some 200 yrs old survives converted to flats stands just to the north of Preston Brook Tunnel.
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Got to use your imagination here but believe me as i came under this bridge a Fox trotted across and halfway stopped and watched me pass by, as i grabbed the camera and looked back he had gone. He actually stood his ground as i passed under him just a few feet away. Cunning old Fox knew i couldn`t get to him.
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Another nice mooring above the R. Weaver at Acton Bridge.
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Many narrow boats trade on the canals and these 2 were moored in Middlewich, the first one sells cheeses and the other home made Fudge.
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Aaah Bisto. This brick sculpture was on display in the Bisto factory reception area canal side at Middlewich. Sadly the factory is now being demolished with nearly a thousand jobs lost.
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Nb Valerie sits in lock 66 at Wheelock. All the locks along this section are paired but some are in a bad state and not in use although BW are getting some back in use.
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A lovely end to another day with the still water acting as a mirror as the sun goes to bed.
Still following
Mike Perham on his solo round the world trip. Out in the Pacific Ocean on day 100.
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