Bridgewater Canal:Bollin Aqueduct

Heavy rain this morning so the "yachty suit" came out which together with boots, long johns, and a pullover kept me warm and dry.  I was a little concerned to get to Plank Lane Lift bridge before 8:00 as there is a closure period until 9:30 for the rush hour.  Like an idiot I forgot this was Saturday, hence no rush hour, hence no closure!   This is a single track bridge and so has traffic lights.  Pat saw a car coming and waved it on not realising that it had to stop for the traffic lights, then just as the barriers were about to come down it decided to go for it, thanking Pat.  Could have been another barrier strike accident as last week.  The moral?  Just press the button and let the technology do its job and don't try to direct the traffic.   The rain eased off by about 10:30 and it warmed up a bit.   Crossing the Barton swing aqueduct over the Manchester Ship Canal is always an awe inspiring treat, then on to Waters Meeting and the Bridgewater.  Finally we stopped near the Bollin Aqueduct.   This really is a major embankment across the Bollin Valley and one can only admire the determination of the builders in the late 18th century.