Wednesday, 13 June 2018

On to the Macclesfield Canal - 'The Maccie'


We turned onto the Maccie this morning at Hardings Wood Junction after a smooth passage through the 2926 yd Harecastle Tunnel  - Jenny doesn't like tunnels!


Hunters Moon heading into the tunnel


The doors close behind us


About to emerge from the gloom

We found a beautiful mooring from which we walked across open fields and through a herd of cows ( peaceful ones) to Little Moreton Hall, a National Trust property where we stepped back into the  late 1500's. This stunning Tudor building built by the Moreton family has a quirky charm with it's crooked walls and wonky floors and a long gallery, which is the length of a cricket wicket ,  22 yds.  An unexpected little gem.



Little Moreton Hall


The Maccie passing over the Trent and Mersey


The sweet aroma of honeysuckle fills the air


A pretty bridge





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