Onwards for the first time along the Peak Forest Canal and it's quite different to any other we've travelled. It's shallower for one thing, particularly at the edges so not easy to moor up and pull the boat into the bank without the stern at least sticking out into the canal. It's picturesque, on the other hand, lined with woods and with fine views at times over the Goyt valley and to the hills beyond. There are no locks, since it follows the contours of the southern side of the valley.
Wood End lift bridge must be raised and lowered for passing boats; it's operated by a windlass on the offside, so once through Jan waited with the boat while Denis lowered the bridge, recrossed it and got back on board
At Higgins Clough swing bridge, a friendly CRT staffer operated the bridge for us, accompanying our passing with an aria
A little overcast, but it's great to see the moors
Beautiful stone bridges here
Is that a finger pontoon?
Haven't seen this before - a sign warning of Giant Hogweed
...and here it is
Little video of the tree lined canal
Cottages near Buxworth as it was renamed in the 1930s, apparently some locals disliked the original. The basin is stubbornly still known as Bugsworth
Exploring Bugsworth - the remains of huge limekilns
The third of the three 'fingers' of the basin
Absolutely wonderful blue sky
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