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Wednesday 10th June

Leigh to Manchester

Stopped at Bridgewater marina for fuel, but only managed to squeeze in 80l.

On arriving at Castlefield we explored the arm off the south side and moored near the end of that for lunch. This is now the more popular mooring and should be quieter. Found the Knott Bar, but it was closed due to work on the railway over it. Went to the Font Bar instead for lunch, only one draught beer, but cheap, especially the cocktails. After that we walked to Ducie Street basin to check if there were any other boats there waiting to go up the Rochdale tomorrow. There were 2 boats there so we decided to go up the Rochdale 9 and join them for the night. Shortly after we arrived there the fourth booked boat arrived.

Another visit to Live Bait to eat was followed by the Ape and Apple, City Arms and finally the Unicorn.

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