Into the depths

 

Tuesday 16th.September.

Must say we found Hebden Bridge a little disappointing, OK for day trippers, all tea shops & kitsch knick-knacks, but obviously no-none stays for the evening as at least 3 restaurants have closed down.

 Really can't believe how fortunate we've been with the weather since we left over 2 weeks ago. Haven't had any rain  and only a little early, misty drizzle on a couple of mornings, amazing!  Today is a bright sunny day as we wave farewell to Heb & move off towards Sowerby Bridge.



We've booked passage through Tuel Lane lock, the deepest on the system at 20', for 3 pm so set off in good time. We're encountering  a few more boats now, mostly down to the Shire hire fleet and soon meet up with a single handed lad who we can share locks with. This saves a bit of time & effort & we arrive at Tuel at 1:30. Fortunately there's a slot, with our new companion at 2pm, so we sit in the sun till our turn.

 

 

Three locks brings us into the basin & we moor before 3pm. Pete gets the rods out again & I walk into the town, find a Belgian chocolate shop and book

 

 our belated Anniversary meal at the 'Moorings'.

 

We scrub up & enjoy a fab meal in the converted warehouse, would recommend to anyone.