Monday 8 July 2013

Netherton Park to the Fens Branch

Mark did the pram cover today, so we set out after lunch. Round the Dudley Nº 2 Canal to Park Head junction, then down past the excellent Waterfront development and down the Delph flight. Passed two boats coming up. Day very sunny, most of the landscape pretty depressing urban industrial, with lots of graffiti and signs of disaffection.

CanalPlan had suggested stopping at the top lock of the Stourbridge flight, and we have done so, retreating slightly up the Fens Branch. It feels a bit insecure, though it will probably be OK.

7 miles, 9 locks, 6 hours engine time (4.5 hours travelling plus 1.5 in the morning for electrons).