Fortunately the music from Creamfields had a relatively early finish, although it was also marked by fireworks. This morning was dull and still, and we set off at 8.45. There are some lovely wooded sections through Walton.
At Stockton Heath, there was a huge widebeam moored outside Thorne Marine.
A bit further on there were a couple of Bridgewater work boats moored on the offside.
After a couple of hours we reached Lymm, our planned destination. It’s a popular spot but at it wasn’t yet 11 o’clock there were plenty of free moorings. We decided we’d turn around, to save time tomorrow, so headed through the bridge, past the house where Sooty used to live.
We turned at the very first winding hole, after Lymm Cruising Club; if we’d had more time, we’d have gone further and had a look at the breach site, but we want to make sure we’re back at Middlewich in good time, and seeing our friends here was also more important. Back at the village centre we picked a spot and moored up. Of course the rings (as always) were poorly spaced. Since then, the moorings have completely filled up.
We went for a little walk around the busy village centre, which is really pretty.
After lunch, we walked up to see our friends who live about 20 minutes walk away. The route goes through a park which has a lovely wild flower strip along the path.
We had a lovely afternoon, including having a slice of birthday cake, as our friends’ daughter is 8 today. It was gone 6 before we left, making the short walk back to the boat.
7 miles, 0 locks. (63 miles, 14 locks)
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