Canal Capers

We were very lucky that for the two weeks we were away the weather was good. We had three lunches sitting on the towpath soaking up the rays.
Jill our border collie was frightened of the locks all the noise and rush of water so we came home early.
We did many dog walks in the countryside exploring fields and villages.

One day we found some field mushrooms. They were delicious.

To test if they are safe to eat remove the stalk and check for grubs

Bulrushes were growing along the banks.

I always think of Moses

This is a staircase lock where you have to fill the locks in a strict order so there is enough water for your boat to move either up or down the canal.

At the bottom lock of three 

Inside a lock. They all vary in depth and some paddles are very difficult to turn and gates to open.

Water gushes into the lock

You can just see the last of the sunflowers in this field.

Faded glory

We saw two fields of pumpkins some were enormous.

Where is the sun?

The farmer's have started to plough the fields.

Can you see the lone tree on the sky line?

Conkers are now in season.

A double conker

Autumn hues along the canal. Canals are always peaceful even if you are close to a road or rail track.

Tranquility at it's best

A butterfly made from flowers at Preston Grange Garden Centre.

A rare species

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