Monthly Archives: September 2014

Sept 28

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

We went through the Harecastle tunnel, the second one that was dug (3km) (the first succumbed to mining subsidence (partial cave-in because mining locally caused the land to sink). This passed us from Cheshire into Staffordshire and we noticed an … Continue reading →

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Sept 26

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Pat and Kerry Coxen arrived today, starting their new adventures in retirement, in Britain. We’ve travelled before and have always planned to make Wandering Canuck our travel base for shared adventures for a while. I’ve had a few days of … Continue reading →

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Sept 22

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

What a wonderful couple of weeks. We’ve ended Anne and Mike’s boating adventure with two more days of sunshine and warm temperatures. We spent last night in Congleton, with one of the most moving ‘remembrance’ ceremonies I have ever experienced. … Continue reading →

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Sept 19

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Finished the Peak Forest Canal this evening, and what an experience. The canal is perched on the edge of steep hills, and provides great views throughout. We went to Whaley Bridge overnight, and moored in a very noisy basin (busy … Continue reading →

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Sept 18

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Wow! We finishes the 74 locks and 32 km of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, and it lived up to its reputation as a wonder of the canal system. Spectacular views, amazing engineering, the Standedge tunnel, and all. Only the last … Continue reading →

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Sept 15

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Sorry about the delay for the past few days. As we ascended the Huddersfield Narrow canal, we found ourselves in a beautiful, remote, picturesque valley (the Colne River valley). Awesome and really pleasant- but no internet service- even in Marsden. … Continue reading →

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Sept 11

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Anne and Mike arrived, and we spent the first day exploring Huddersfield, and going to the National Coal Mining Museum. The mine museum was great, and included an underground tour of the actual mine works. Very different than mine tours … Continue reading →

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Sept 9

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Arrived in Huddersfield after a really gruelling day: only 11 locks on the Calder and Hebble and Huddersfield Wide, but they are really heavy, slow, and VERY tight for my 60′ boat (I knew that- they are advertized at 57’6″- … Continue reading →

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Sept 6

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Stanley Ferry. This is one of the major workshops for Canal and River Trust, where they make lock gates for all over. Interestingly, they are piled along the canal, and there is a constant stream of water pumped over them- … Continue reading →

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Sept 1

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

A gorgeous end to August: clear blue skies, light breeze, and some wonderful people. Rang in the very light 8 at Sprotbrough yesterday morning before church. Lots of interest in the canal experience and the travelling ringing experiences as well. … Continue reading →

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