We set off a few minutes before ten after a boat came down the lock, even so by the time we got to Filance Lock another boat coming down well crewed with 4 chaps on board. By the time we were locking up another hire boat arrived, maybe today would be easier going. As we passed this sad sight opposite Otherton Boat Haven .
Boggs lock looks as if it could be the next one to suffer a beam failure, its really bad where the paddle gear is mounted.
Gailey Lock was fully maned with 4 Volockies, there is no sign that the little shop at the tower is likely to reopen any time. Just above Gailey it looks as if there will soon be a new bridge across the canal
I am not sure what is happening at the Chemical works, I understand that the mooring/stopping restrictions are to be lifted, they have already removed the pipe bridges and works bridge and contractors are laying a race track, sorry I meant surfaced towing path between bridges 77 and 78A, after that you are back in the mud. The work is over running slightly and the path is closed.
We continued on, passing this interestingly painted unit, I can’t quite make up my mind about it. Our original plan was to eat at the Anchor tonight, thankfully I mentioned it to one of the Volockies and he said its closed for refurbishment, so we made our way passed Hatherton and started looking for a spot to moor for the night.
Today’s Journey
6 miles with 6 locks in 3¼ hours
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