We have climbed to the summit

Sunday, a day of rest! Not if you're on a narrowboat! 

Again, the canal alternates between open country, towns and semi-towns. The wharf above another modern development. 

At Nelson we moored up right outside Morrisons where, as usual, be bought far too much. Luckily we did buy all the essentials. We then tackled the 7 Barrowford Locks, once again on our own. However, we had help from a C&RT lockie which made life much easier. The wind was gusting today and keeping the boat in a straight line was quite a challenge. 

This is the reservoir near the top lock and is starting to get low. 

Through the last lock and we are at the summit of the canal. From now, it's all down hill. 

Settled in now for the evening with roast pork in the oven, roast potatoes, cabbage and fresh peas. 

Tomorrow, if the weather holds, a walk into Barrowford.