Another one down

We made the short journey from Willeymoor Lock to Whitchurch today. As usual we stopped at the garage at Grindley Brook for diesel, 78.9p per litre, 5p cheaper than the cheapest I have bought recently.

The canal seems a bit quiet considering the time of year, we were quickly up through the staircase locks at Grindley Brook and according to Gary, the lockie, the hire fleets have reduced their prices for late bookings because they have boats sitting in the boatyards, not something they can afford in high season.

We made our way to Whitchurch and moored on the 48hr moorings on the offside before the lift bridge.

Tomorrow will be a shopping day, then on towards Ellesmere on Wednesday.

I've just heard via the online canal forum that I belong to that a hire boat has sunk in the bottom lock of the Grindley Brook staircase! Another one down!

Today's journey 2.4 miles and 7 locks

So far this year we have travelled 550.9 miles, 449 locks, 49 swing bridges, 9 lift bridges and 18 tunnels


In 2011 we travelled 461.4 miles, 444 locks, 3 swing bridges, 34 lift bridges and 15 tunnels

During 2010 we travelled 740.3 miles, 642 locks, 53 swing bridges, 4 lift bridges and 25 tunnels

Since Ray retired we have travelled 1752.4 miles 1535 locks, 105 swing bridges, 47 lift bridges and 58 tunnels