It was interesting to see how Rochdale had been re-built as it passes under the M60. We got down to the towpath by the Barge and Horse pub and walked about half a mile towards Rochdale. We we struck by the total lack of any boat activity at 10 o'clock in the morning, but then I suppose with only two boats a day permitted to cross the summit in each direction at the moment because of water shortages, I suppose it is hardly surprising. The water level was quite low even here and there was quite a lot of floating weed. It was somewhat reminiscent of the some of the quiet areas of the BCN.
Well so much for "passive" canal visiting. We have managed to squeeze in a short trip on Albert this weekend to the 25th aniversary of the tunnel re-opening. Should be fun.
We intend to take Albert out for a week in October.
