It took a little longer than I expected to get to bridge 9, how ever we had left early anyway to give a chance of cleaning the starboard windows. We were delayed slightly at bridge 10. Couldn't get the key out of the lock. At 9:20 a CRT guy appeared. Tom introduced himself and explained the routine and at 9:30 prompt the bridge was opened for us.
This is a very busy road over a single track bridge with traffic lights so a real pinch point for traffic. We carried on to Netherton Bridge. No need to wait. Tom was already there and the bridge was opened for us without the need to stop. The canal here is getting quite weeded with rushes as well. It looks as if eventually these will have to be dealt with, but no trouble for us. The canal seems very clean, but on reflection perhaps it is just because we are the first (and only) boat this morning. Last time we were no 7 in a row and preceding boats would have stirred things up. Reaching Litherland, Tom was waiting again at bridge 2J and it was swung for us. We were advised to get a pump-out here, which we did, and water. It is possible to get a pump-out in the docks but it is not straightforward and required getting permission to move the boat.
The secure moorings here are rather fine, with wide grass (chairs out!) a little gravel path. Tesco Supermarket is right behind the fence and shrubbery and does not intrude. Tom advised us of local facilities, restaurants, transport etc which was helpful. The afternoon was spent shopping and cleaning, sitting out with a beer etc.
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