TUESDAY. Br 78, Lancaster canal
The 2008 trip thus far: 330 Locks; 622 Miles; 64 Swing\Lift Bridges. Bus pass journeys 21
I have some advice for light to medium sleepers. Do not moor overnight close to the BW facilities at Bilsborrow. The A6 has at least one, possibly two raised covers close to the White Bull pub, which is next door. There is considerable tipper traffic, and the empty bodies make a lot of noise bumping off the covers.
This early awakening enabled us to start moving at 7.30am. There was slight drizzle as seems to be the norm in this area, perhaps that is why there are so many lakes a bit north of here.
We came to Garstang, which has a long line of moorings; together with houses and gardens backing on to the canal. It makes a nice change to see so many of them making use of the canal, with seating at the edge and well laid out borders.
Back into countryside again, we stopped just over a mile before the Glasson branch junction. We had long views in both directions, including some high hills. It was another day of few boat movements, three coming towards us, and three passing us after we had moored up.
Weather – Overcast, showers most of the day.
