Burnley and Blackburn

Since the last post we have stayed at the C&RT moorings at Rose Grove.  This is a secure mooring as the access gates are locked on an evening and they have all the facilities here which are very good and clean.

Shuttleworth Hall

  We didn't fancy mooring on the embankment at Burnley (as didn't know if it would be safe or not)  to have a look round the shops, so caught a train from Rose Grove into Burnley (£2 return) .  Carol came to visit us which was lovely to have a brew and a good chat. 


We moored just before pipe bridge 115a on the outskirts of Clayton Le Moors on Wednesday and went on a long circular walk passing Shuttleworth Hall, a 17th century manor house, now a farm and timber yard.


 On Thursday, we went on further to Rishton and moored up at the visitor moorings.  Next to the moorings is the Canalside café,  with basic cheap food (70p for a cuppa) and a nice jolly owner.


Eanam Wharf

 In the evening after stocking up at the Co-op which is at the top of the high street, we went out for an indian meal at the 'Rishton Balti House'.  Very nice food/service and you can take your own drink.  

Friday - moved on to Blackburn where we moored up at Eanam Wharf.




We went to the Calypso Jamaican restaurant for a snack at lunch time.  Helen had traditional Jamaican Salt fish fritters and Chris, jerk chicken.  Both dishes were very tasty and well presented and very good value.         


Jamaican Salt fish Fritters