Week 12 – Slow Boat To Liverpool

A trip home for snagging builders, broken bow thrusters and getting into position for our trip down into Salthouse Docks.

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Week 9 – Parbold & Rufford

A stop at Parbold and exploring the Rufford Branch preparing to moor up for another trip down South.

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Week 8 – The Way to Wigan Pier

Unimpressed by Manchester we set off in the wake of the Water Womble up the Leigh Branch through to Wigan.

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Week 7 – Off Peak to Manchester

The Lower Peak Forest, a pit stop in Droylsden, a night in Piccadilly and a nightmare in the Rochdale Nine

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Week 6 – Peak Too Soon

The Upper Peak Forest to Bugsworth and Whaley Bridge on Carnival Day. Back to Marple in time for some snagging.

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Week 5 – Up The Maccie

Through Harecastle Tunnel onto the Macclesfield Canal and Marple junction. With injuries, a ducking and a trip to the vets.

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