Another early start from Rode Heath but not until we had taken the dogs for another long walk in the meadow. We headed off after breakfast but we had another 11 locks to do today. We were both feeling a bit apprehensive following getting stuck in the lock the day before but thankfully all the locks were good and we got to the outskirts of Kidsgrove by early afternoon. We stopped at the visitor moorings to top up the water and empty the toilet and the plan was to stop here for the night. However a very nice lock keeper advised us to go through the next 2 locks making 13 in total as he recommended a nice local pub for a drink called the Bluebell. We went in for a glass of cider but we did not feel very comfortable so we crossed the lock and went into the Canal Tavern instead which was much more friendly. We then went to the supermarket to top up on provisions and headed back to the boat. The overnight mooring was not as pretty as some we have stayed at but we had no problems at all and we were right next to the lock ready for the morning. I was not looking forward to the next day's cruising as we have to go through the Harecastle tunnel. We booked our passage for 2pm the next day but the lock keeper told us that we could go earlier and go through at the 10am and 12pm passage.
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