Trouble with the batteries holding their charge overnight. By the morning they don't have enough to power the inverter, so the gas hob doesn't work. This meant starting early from Consall Forge, with breakfast on the way, which had us down to Froghall in no time. Walked to the basin and the tea rooms at the station (only open on train days at this point – i.e. weekends). Back to Consall Forge, giving a lift to Pete, Viv and Rebecca on the way, and stopping off at the pottery.
Lunch at Consall Forge, then up to Denford and tied up at the Hollybush for the night.
8 miles, 6 locks, about 6 hours engine time.
