Sunshine and showers as we came through Harecastle tunnel and down the Cheshire locks to Rode Heath. Some of the paddles were really stiff. Wind was a problem when trying to navigate some of the short pounds. An oncoming boater emerging from lock 52 was very slow. At the same time the bywash suddenly increasing from the pound above took Erin Mae's stern, and drove the bows right across the pound and almost into the oncoming boat.
Moored up just short of the winding hole at Rode Heath. Nice spot with a good view across the valley.
6.5 miles, 12 locks, 6 hours engine
