Category Archives: canal experiences

August 13

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

We’ve moved along from the Rochdale. We spent a day in Manchester, visiting the Museum of Science and Industry, and really got a great impression of the focus of innovation that centered on Manchester and drove much of the industrial … Continue reading →

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Aug 9

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Rochdale canal: Well, the canal has many redeeming features and some that are definitely on the disappointing side. We climbed the eastern side with new friends Gary and Liz. We stayed just outside Todmorden at Walsden and enjoyed Grandma … Continue reading →

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August 5

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The middle Pennine crossing. We made our way up the Aire and Calder navigation. Engine issues are history; replacement thermostat was what was needed. Although the weather continues mostly cool and cloudy with intermittent showers, there are moments of sunshine … Continue reading →

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August 1

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

From Thorne, we cruised to Barnby Dun, where Pat and Kerry met a former student from their experience in China some 18 years ago. An interesting experience for all. We visited a local museum/manor house in Doncaster, and then returned … Continue reading →

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July 27

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Return to England and wandering in my boat. I met Pat and Kerry who have looked after the bot while I returned to Canada. They cruised from Rugby to Shardlow, a section the the waterways I have explored several times. … Continue reading →

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July 7

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Back on the canal system. We made our way up the Northampton flight of narrow locks, reveling in the easy, small gates, and good weather (broken clouds, slight breeze). Saw the smoke trails (red, white, and blue) from a distant … Continue reading →

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July 4

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

River Nene: An interesting river, fully navigable from Northampton to the Wash (ocean), it is tidal only to Peterborough. After Oundle, we had some really hot weather, and decided to stay in a lovely mooring outside a pub, which had … Continue reading →

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June 30

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

We left Ely to do the lock combination of Denver/ Salter’s Lode locks, which allows crossing of the tidal section of the river, and puts us back on the Middle Levels. I misheard the time to be there as 1230h, … Continue reading →

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June 26

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Ely and the middle levels. We cruised from Cambridge to Ely, escaping the crowds and noise to experience some of the rural tranquility of this part of Britain. A lovely day and we squeezed into the last mooring space available … Continue reading →

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June 25

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Cambridge. Gorgeous, lots to do and see, and ABSOLUTELY full of people. Little did we realize, even after arriving on the 23, that yesterday was graduation day in many of the colleges. Touring of the colleges was out (closed for … Continue reading →

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