Autumn Cruising Around Barlaston & Beyond
Life on the Cut – This Week’s Update
We’re staying in the Barlaston area for a couple of weeks, enjoying the village, local walks, and friendly faces before we book our passage through the Harecastle Tunnel. It’s been lovely to slow down and really make the most of this peaceful stretch of the Trent and Mersey Canal.
After our stay here, we’ll spend a few days moored at Westport Lake — a favourite spot for relaxing and recharging — before tackling the tunnel and continuing north.
Favourite Stop or Find
We’re looking forward to a cosy Sunday roast at The Plume of Feathers in Barlaston before we leave the area. It’s always a welcoming stop with great food, friendly faces, and a big thumbs-up from Mexi for being dog-friendly! 🐾
Canal Life Reflections
There’s something special about the waterways in autumn — the rustle of the leaves, the smell of wood smoke, and that quiet stillness that makes you slow right down and just be.
Behind the Scenes / Vlog News
We’ll be restarting our YouTube vlogs as we cruise through the Harecastle Tunnel and head back onto the Macclesfield Canal for the winter. We’ve got a few exciting new ideas for the channel too — so keep your eyes peeled!
Coming Next…
In the next few weeks we’ll be making our way north to one of our favourite cruising routes — the Macclesfield Canal. Expect beautiful scenery, peaceful moorings, and a few familiar faces along the way.
Mexi’s Moment
Mexi’s been enjoying her walks around the area this week — especially when they involve a paddle in the river and pub stop too.
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Thanks for joining us aboard Never Two Late – see you next week on the towpath!
Steve, Maxine and Mexi the boat dog x
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