Andrew Dyke wrote... >At the end of the canal the channel narrows and dead ahead, our >destination, Portland Basin. Unfortunately, the mooring that we had hoped >was waiting for us was full. In fact all the moorings were full and 3 of >them looked to be taken by 'traveller boats'
The moorings on the museum wharf are all private. The old boats are the pride and joy of the Wooden Canal Boat Society, who are restoring them in slow motion. If you ask nicely, you might be allowed to breast up with a community boat breasted up to a liveaboard, but there is a notice in his window discouraging this. The usual place where boats moor is on the towpath side just west of the junction. Boats usually moor there overnight without problem but for a few quid, the marina gives you a little more peace of mind. The other place that is popular for overnight mooring is the stretch between the lift bridge and the railway bridge, on the Peak Forest, just before you get to Portland Basin. > Have been chatting with the locals, as >you do, nice people, really helpful and welcoming. Tomorrow, another early >start and a long day through Manchester and the Rochdale 9. I wish I'd seen this thread a couple of days ago - you could have been chatting with me as well! I've spent the day at Portland Basin today, on the trip boat, and popped into the marina this morning. What did you do to the Ashton Canal yesterday, Andrew? There's a stoppage there today at Lock 14 due to damaged paddle gear! -- Martin Clark Internet Boaters' Database http://www.boaterweb.co.uk Pennine Waterways Website http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk
