This waterway is so very different to the Chesterfield Canal. It is wider, not tree lined and absolutely littered with swing and lift bridges. We spend two evenings at Thorne. On Sunday morning there is rugby, the Korean grand prix and Richard Plant's final races of the Carrera Cup season to watch on TV. Adrian's dad joins us for Sunday lunch. Roast shoulder of pork with homemade apple sauce followed by apple and sultana crumble just can't be beaten. Again the weather is beautiful.
Monday finds us ready to move on however the weather is a little different today and we find ourselves being buffeted by the wind, whilst alternating between showers and sunshine.
The New Junction Canal links the Aire & Calder with the South Yorkshire Navigations, it is dead straight and only 5.5 miles long. It is only interesting at the start and finish where there are aquaducts carrying the canal over other waterways. The waterway is littered with lift bridges but only one lock. Lexie and I have a nice walk along the tow path and enjoy a bit of sunshine. Exercise is really needed given the meals we're eating!
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