Lovely Views and a Odd looking Cow

We woke to high winds again on Tuesday and decided to have a chug up to Congleton which was only a short cruise away. So we set off at 9.45 and were moored up at 11.00.
We needed some provisions so walked in to the town and were very pleasantly surprised at how nice a town it is. quite a few shops to look in as well as a Market on Tuesday, also a Morrison's and Aldi.
So we stocked up for the week ahead and made our way back to Tacet and Eddy. The high winds stayed all day so we stayed put.
We passed over the traffic when we left on Wednesday









Wednesday and the sun greeted us when we woke. We have a bit of a busy day today as we have the 12 Locks at Bosley to do.
I know, I know I keep going on about the lovely scenery but the Macclesfield Canal is a really beautiful canal with the hills and valleys oh and an odd looking cow !!

We arrived at the bottom of Bosley Locks and found there was another 2 boats going up in front of us, Which was fine as the weather was so nice it was a really relaxing time going up the 12 locks which by the way raise's the canal by 118 ft.

Odd Cow

Cloud Fell 

Cloud Fell

Tacet In One of Bosley Locks Lock with Cloud Fell in background

A Snake Bridge.

We Moored at The Fools Nook Pub for the evening and had planned to go for a beer but the place is closed what a shame a dry night for us both.

Thursday and we were up and left with the sun shining on our backs and headed to Bollington for a look round, nice little place but we did not stay long. We then set off and moored at Fourlane Ends on a very nice mooring. I have been watching a Heron Fishing in the bridge hole, this photo was taken about 200 yrds away so sorry for the lack of quality but he does have a fish in his mouth.



Time Travelled Tuesday 1.5 Hrs  Distance 2.5 Miles 
Time Travelled Wednesday 6 Hrs Distance 7 Miles 12 Locks
Time Travelled Thursday 4 Hrs Distance 8.5 Miles
Total Distance Travelled is 281. Miles 

66 Locks (Broad) 1161 single locks and 12 tunnel's,

Total Tunnel length 7294  yards   
Total Time 163.5 hours  
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