Day 30 - Furness Vale to Higher Poynton

Thursday 2nd July

8 miles

Much cooler today. Cruised to Marple where we moored and wandered into the town centre which was quite lively and had a few independent shops. We found a deli where we bought some treats for lunch.

Watched Andy Murray stroll through his second round match. Nadal got knocked out in a very amusing match against Dustin Brown. James Ward also got through to the third round.



Our mooring at the wide water

Cruised on trying to get nearer to Macclesfield before the rain started. Got to Higher Pointon just as rain started with some ferocity as we squeezed into a mooring opposite a wide stretch of canal. Sat rain out watching Wimbledon and having dinner. Then strolled into village, big mining history and visitor centre. Called into Boar's Head before returning to boat. Sat out on bank for a cuppa watching some Polish men pike fishing.

Back to the boat after a trip to the Boars Head