Anderton Boat Lift

 We had a quiet night in the trees, the temperature being a little cooler than previous nights. We set off at about 10 o'clock along this very beautiful canal. However,  once again, neither of us remember the canal at all. 

Along this stretch of canal are several 'lagoons', each with warning signs about keeping to the main channel because of shallow water elsewhere. 

On the approach to Rudheath within the space of 1 mile we passed 3 marinas, one was newly built when we came this way 10 years ago, and another having been built since then. 

Now passing the Broken Cross pub where, apparently, we moored 10 years ago. 

Now coming into Northwich past the massive salt works. 

This pub, the Lambs Wharf, is reputed to be the oldest on the Trent and Mersey. 

Unfortunately we got stuck behind a wideband boat which was pootling along enjoying the scenery. He was going slowly but it did give us time to charge the batteries. 

We arrived in Anderton and moored in the shade opposite the marina. 

We decided to go out for lunch at the Moorings. We're glad we did because we were here 10 years ago and the owners are retiring this September. The food was as good as we remembered from before. 

After lunch a walk round to the lift which is out of commission at the moment. C&RT are trying to raise funds to get it back into working order. 

Spent the afternoon reading and watching tennis. A typical Sunday afternoon.