Dutton stop lock to wheelock flight

Over the last few days we have left the Bridgewater Canal and joined the Trent and Mersey at Dutton Stop Lock. This Lock is only 6" deep and was originally used to prevent different canal companies pinching water.   The two tunnels (Preston Brook and Saltersford)  were a welcome break from the scorching sun!  On board temperature has reached 33 degrees centigrade with beer supplies running very low! The blackberries are already ripe,  ready for picking - delicious on our morning cereal.


yummy blackberries

Another early morning start (6.30) to beat the heat. What a wonderful time of day! We were the first boat to ascend the 3 locks at Middlewich and unfortunately the middle pound was completely empty.  CRT fed some more water down and soon we were on our way again.  We moored up in Wheelock  Friday evening where there is a general store, pub and a large Pet Superstore! Nugget was in her element and managed to get a few treats.  


Early morning mist

This morning we started to ascend the Wheelock flight of locks, most of the locks are in pairs which make it easier if it busy.

Wheelock paired locks