We hung around for a while waiting for the rain to clear finally setting off at around 10:30.  The plan was to pump out at Billington Wharf.   “Sorry but my husbands in hospital so we are closed”.   Never mind we’ll stop at Higher Poynton.  Oh no – they’re closed at this time of day.

Called in at Billington.  Used the excellent laundrette “Washing Well” run by Rob and had lunch at `the Holly Bush while our clothes went for a spin.

Moored just after Bridge 9 before Marple getting slightly concerned about rising effluent levels.

Sights along the way: