Day 42 - Dutton Hall to Lymm

Tuesday 14th July

11miles, 1 lock

A pottering day. Soon got through the stop lock at the end of the Trent and Mersey, through Preston Brook tunnel and onto the Bridgewater canal. Stopped at Midland Chandlers where we bought some grease also had a demo of a new toilet that we might need to invest in at some point.

Passed the Runcorn arm which if we'd had another day we would have gone down but we resisted temptation.

Our first port of call was Daresbury the birthplace of Lewis Carroll of Alice in Wonderland fame. We had a coffee before walking into the village and nearly got hit by an out of control day boat. More worried about the small cruiser and fisherman in front of us than our boat.



Church window dedicated to Lewis Carroll

After coffee we put on our walking boots and set off through woodland to Daresbury. The church is massive and the stained glass window in the Daniell chapel incorporates characters from Alice in Wonderland. There was also an informative Lewis Carroll centre adjoining the church. A very nice little trip.

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Cruised on to moor in Moore where we had lunch. By now the sun was shining and very warm.

Continued cruising through lovely countryside and past some very nice houses. Waved to a man strolling around in his garden as you do only to realise he was naked!

Our next stop was Grappenhall a very short stroll from the canal a cobbled street village with beautiful houses, gardens, church and two pubs.



Lymm viewed from our table in the evening

Decided to cruise into Lymm which was fairly busy, had a seaside feel to it. After dinner walked into town. Again, beautiful buildings. Lots of pubs none of which looked particularly inviting. We did try the Golden Fleece but it was full of loud youngsters, three boys running in and out and a dog that leapt up and put its feat on the bar. Needless to say one drink and we left. Went to a wine bar where we felt we were on holiday as we sat outside on the street. Back to boat for a night cap!


Lymm pretending to be a Mediterranean resort

A different and interesting day.