Hopwas to Great Haywood

20.39 miles, 4 locks, 1 swingbridge, 8hrs 10mins.

 

A chilly start, but turning warmer throughout the day, but no sign of the forecasted rain, fortunately.

Huddlesford junction.

There has been some more work on the new marina just south of Streethay Wharf, the entrnace has been opened to the canal, but still dammed off under the new bridge, there is now some water in the big hole.

First ducklings of the year.

Fradley junction.

Armitage tunnel cutting.

Rugeley power station.

Crossing the River Trent at Rugeley.

Colwich lock.

Keith.