Under way by 8.20 – forecast promised best of the weather in the morning, and so it proved. Stopped at Scarisbrick marina for a cylinder of gas. Intended to go on to Parbold, but after we emerged from Tesco at Burscough it was pouring, so we stopped.
Changed gas cylinder – £27.25.
14.6 miles, 0 locks, 11 swing bridges (2 permanently open), 5.5 hours engine
