We were a bit concerned that we might be going in the wrong direction …

However after a short distance we travelled through the Foulridge Tunnel after a wait of around 20 minutes.  We later found that entry from the north is on the hour for 10 minutes and from the south on the half hour.

We had a walk around the reservoir and into the town.  Both parts were very enjoyable.  Some splendid property around the reservoir and in the town.  Everywhere looked well cared for.

Lower Park Marina has a very smart web site – a bit smarter than the reality but it was nevertheless a good place for a pump out, top up the diesel and water, get a new gas bottle and buy a few odds and ends.  It is all along the canal side rather than being off the main cut.

We found some ground puddles that were new to us that involved lifting a lever which had to then be closed to allow the gates to close properly.

There was nowhere to moor between the marina and Greenberfield Locks so we decided to go down the locks and into the countryside.  There was very little depth of water by the banks until we reached the straight section of the canal after bridge 159.  Here we were entertained by a family of swans.

The countryside is still lovely and improving even if the weather is not fantastic.