Time to head back down the weed-strewn, shallow canal. Plan to take it easy. Moor at the scenic Sandiacre cottages by the weir.
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always time for tea & biscuits
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There goes Mr Robert (Bob) Harding in Pinxton Roses – our travelling companion for the last few days.
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why can’t all pubs be like this one?
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Viv & Carolyn take a stroll to view the famous Bennerley viaduct
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After struggling back through all the weeds and unwieldy locks, we arrive back here, a nice serene spot. And the site of the former entrance to the Derby canal.
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26 degrees! A hot day but music to the solar panel’s ears:
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All charged up and on float – despite all the cloudy & rainy weather, we’ve still put 131 Ah’s into the batteries, which is nice.