Got under way after lunch following an abortive visit to the flint mill. Canal still shallow – went aground briefly. Travelling very slowly, partly because of the shallowness, partly because we weren't in a hurry and partly because we needed to maximise the time charging the batteries. Met Graham and Pauline (NB Shy Girl) again at the second lock as they came back up. Margaret getting to steer into the locks.
Low voltage by the time we set out meant the inverter tripped out with a "low battery" warning. After some time running the engine, it still hadn't reset, and needed to be turned off and on again. That meant we could get the Intellichef making more soup.
Came under an open lift bridge, so left it that way. Joined the River Churnet at Oakmeadowford Lock. Moored up just above the weir at Consall Forge, opposite the lime kiln. Went to say hello to the Black Lion and returned there for pudding in the evening. Free WiFi.
3 miles, 4 locks, about 2.5 hours engine time.
