Today we started off by sailing through The Harecastle Tunnel, a 2926 yds long tunnel deep beneath the hillside. We had jackets on for the cold and the drips from the roof. It wasn't really cold, just pleasantly cool. We were the third boat of a 3 boat convoy which were allowed to enter at 2min intervals.and the doors are closed behind you so that the ventilation fans can be turned on. Difficult to take photos in the dark but this shot was as we were approaching the exit.
The water here is an orange/brown colour due to the particles of ironstone rock.
The remainder of the day was spent doing 16 locks. They are all single chamber but quite a few have a partner next to it. No photos( I was too exhausted!) the long section of locks is known as Heartbreak Hill. I now know why!
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