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Señor Chris last won the day on June 11 2014
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We were advised not to stop on the way in or out of Liverpool and didn't see any moored boats. Manchester could do a lot more for boaters but the cities themselves are very similar in most respects - both are well worth a visit.
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I've done both twice and not had any problems on either. Same with the run into Liverpool which also has a reputation. Now it's my turn to be surprised. Liverpool sea front is great though.
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Sounds more likely - both entrances are two locks up from the junction so there can't be that much of a difference.
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Yes, it's the diversity that helps brings visitors in such numbers.
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I'd agree but as said, bringing jobs and investment to Salford Quays has taken priority over the provision of elsans to a few narrowboaters. Maybe it's people voting with their feet. The numbers speak for themselves - a million visitors a year. Liverpool has approx half that number.
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To be fair, when it comes to canals, it has bigger fish to fry - have a look at Salford Quays. That's your loss. It's the most visited city in the UK after London and Edinburgh I think so it must have something.
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They were open during the summer. Shame about Castlefield though - didn't stop there last time.
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Manchester is fine unless you are one of those delicate timid souls who are afraid of big cities. Best place to moor is the council run New Islington marina - showers, laundry and £2 pumpout although you need to go up 2 locks of the Rochdale. From there you can get to Stretford and Sale or up the Ashton to Portland Basin in a day.
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Which just goes to show the extent to which CRT have mislead the public. As a recipient of public funds, CRT really shouldn't be allowed to get away with deception on this scale.
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Both are equally as good but you might find the Caldon option a bit short for an active crew of 4 for a week.
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Isn't there a second tap at Marple? I've seen someone moor next to the lock and run a hose across the road into the CRT yard. Would need a long hose though.
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The correct answer, sadly, is that the forum software is a complete mess.
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I only see it on Chrome - Edge and Firefox OK, same machine.
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Yes, I've noticed it too.