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Wheelock to Rode Heath 5th October 2015

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From Wheelock we start the climb up the paired Cheshire locks as far as Rode Heath just above Thurlewood Lock. Local stores and Pub for dinner tonight.

Middlewich to Wheelock 4th Oct 2015

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Finally on to the narrow locks again as we climb up the 4 through Middlewich and out on to the start of the Cheshire plain. A gentle climb up to Wheelock where we moored just above the Wharf and then went to Barchetta restaurant in the old mill billding on the Wharf for an Excellent Meze followed by Calzone and a pasta dish all freshly cooked and highly recommended.

Whatcroft Hall to Middlewich 3rd October 2015

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A very misty and cold morning with the sun never really burning through. Continuing south to Middlewich and mooring between the Big lock and the start of the narrow locks all the way to Braunston. Tomorrow we start the climb up the Cheshire locks to Stoke on Trent.

T&M Dutton Wharf to Whatcroft Hall 2nd October 2015

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From Dutton Wharf to Saltisford Tunnel, just missing the 11:30-11:50 Southbound Passage so time to put the kettle on and a quick bit of lunch. At 12:30 continued South through Saltisford, and as the next tunnel, Barnton was clear continued straight though to Anderton. Another brief stop at Anderton services to empty the bin and toilet and take fresh water, then continued along the Weaver valley past the Lion Salt works and the various Salt flashes to a quiet mooring on the side of the River Dane just south of Billinge Flash.