Picturesque Cottage at Cole Mere
Fallen tree at Cole Mere
By the time we had moved off, mid morning, the weather had started deteriorating. By the time we crossed Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses it was dull and windy.
Operating a Lift Bridge near Prees Junction
Both Albert and Blue Pearl took on water at Grindley Brook. It was very quiet so going through this notorious bottleneck was simple. The lock keeper was particularly chatty and helpful.
Maggie at Grindley Brook
Leaking middle gates at Grindley Brook
Bilingual warning notices
We passed through Povey's Lock and moored up just above Willey Moor Lock. It was a late in the day and we went to the Willey Moor Lock - the pub that is. The fish and chips we had were great and they had a good selection of real ales. One of the features of the pub are its collections of teapots and Toby jugs.
Part of the extensive teapot collection at Willey Moor Lock Inn
