Barbridge

A little late getting away this morning. First thing it was foggy and the morning remained very overcast and no where near as hot as previous days. we even had 5 minutes of drizzle and the sun only popping out now and again.The pound to Minshull lock was several inches off weir and we heard repeated tails

of boats stuck, no water etc. One boat said he had turned back, anther said water levels were very low ahead, not sure how they can be lower in one part of the pound to the other. You can see the base of the wall here, but you just need to keep away from it.
I had been told today was the Aqueduct Marina grand duck race, I am not sure if these were the main field, stragglers at the end of just checking the course before the race started.

As we approached Minshull lock I could see it was running on weir, so the level above would be good, I thought being a shortish pound it may be down. CRT are in the process of re-piling the lock moorings here below the lock.

To ensure boaters don’t waste water at locks it looks as if CRT are employing  supervisors to keep an eye on us.

A few weeks ago the canal was closed while nannies Bridge was repaired, I wonder how long it will be before this one requires attention.

It was nice to travel along a pound so full of water, but after Cholmondeston Lock we were on the Shropshire Union level and this is a few inches down. At Barbridge Junction we turned left on the SU, it looks as if CRT have recently replaced the notice on the bridge.

We have a table booked at The Barbridge Inn for this evening so have moored for the night against there gardens. Thankfully there are no longer boats staying here indefinitely and customers can get a mooring for the night.

Today’s Journey 7½ miles with 2 locks in 3½ hours.