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.
Continue readingWeek 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
Continue readingWeek 6 – Peak Too Soon
The Upper Peak Forest to Bugsworth and Whaley Bridge on Carnival Day. Back to Marple in time for some snagging.
Continue readingWeek 5 – Up The Maccie
Through Harecastle Tunnel onto the Macclesfield Canal and Marple junction. With injuries, a ducking and a trip to the vets.
Continue readingWeek 4 – Shore Leave
Escape from the rain, by train, for a trip to Surrey. Too much eating and drinking with friends and relatives.
Continue readingWeek 3 – Caldon Canal
A day out in Leek, foul weather along the Caldon, fretting about fuel and mooring up for a trip home.
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