CanalWalker

I'd rather have something more compact for cycling on.

it is a good lock for getting stuck in.

I actively promote the use of the nations canal network and encourage people to cycle along it. I would like to see towpaths improved to encourage more people to use our canal network, all users benefit form the increased use of the system. I know some people would like to keep it as a private playground for a very small minority but they wont pay for it so everyone should be encouraged to sue it. the more cyclists the better.

So the plans havent been published and no planning permission asked for, how does anyone know what the plans are let alone make an informed objection to them?

Kennet looked very smart in Burscough, I look forward to see you all in Liverpool.

I have never had any problems between Liverpool and Wigan, in fact never had any problems on any of the 127 miles of the canal. Plenty of signs that the towpath is used for drinking, but I assume that is well past my bedtime.

I did not have a tape measure with me.

Any one know the name of the L&L boats at Castlefield? One is the Irwell the other has no name painted on it...

You wont have much luck if you register domain names in the hope of selling them to brands or organisations who use those names. People tried it before and it doesnt work. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybersquatting

The Bridgewater Canal is run by the Manchester Ship Canal Company, which issues its own licences. However, under a reciprocal arrangement, British Waterways licence-holders can make use of the canal free of charge for a limited period each year. The current reciprocal arrangement between the Manchester Ship Canal Company and British Waterways permits Bridgewater Canal licence holders to cruise as far as Burscough on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal without further charge for periods not exceeding seven days. The reciprocal limit is to be extended to include the section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal between Burscough and the Liverpool Link with effect from the 1 January 2008 until 31 December 2012.

boats and ships have changed their names throughout history, if it was bad luck (and luck existed!) then the Royal Navy would not have been the world power it once was.

He was warned that there was a lot of sewerage in the water due to heavy rain fall. But giving up on a charity swim would look a bit rubbish even if you cant walk or eat.

Yellow Duck Marine.

Nice photos!