It was very misty and wet when we set off this morning. The first of the ten locks we would do today was only around a quarter of a mile away. There were several boats on the move today so it was nice at the locks- plenty of help available. The weather improved after lunch, although not bright it was at least dry. Passing through Penkeridge we came across a fishing match of about a dozen anglers. As I thanked each and everyone of them for reeling in or moving their roach poles I never had one response except for the odd grunt. As an angler myself I understand their frustrations but ‘hey’, the canal is for boats as well. We moored up for the day around 15:30 at Gailey, where there is a round,toll keeper’s watch tower which is now used as a canal shop.
Today 8 miles 10 locks
Toll keepers watch tower
Approaching one of the ten locks