Baswich (Staffs & Worcs Canal) to Weston Upon Trent (Trent & Mersey Canal)
We spent a very pleasant evening just below Deptmore Lock last night, with only cows, bats and a quiet but constant drone from the distant M6 keeping us company.
Today we did the final section of the Staffs & Worcs Canal along to Great Haywood Junction. This was a canal of contrasts, from twisty turns and narrow channels through the weeds, to the almost lake like Tixall Wide.
We then turned north onto the Trent & Mersey Canal yet again.
The weather has been very hot today, though accompanied by the odd breeze at inconvenient moments - I sometimes wonder why canal boats are not fitted with sails - the smallest gust can easily shift them several yards sideways!
We've now completed this journey, and are currently moored by a pub at Weston Upon Trent.
It's been a great exploration of the "Four Counties" canals.
9.5 miles and 3 locks today; 140 miles and 95 locks altogether.
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