Finally in Chester.

With just 5 locks to pass through but both wanting to top up our water tanks I cast off first around 9:30 and moved up to the water tap.

Water tank filling.

Rod moved up and once I was full he moved on to the tap while I went ahead and set Christleton lock (9).

A large almost tunnel like road bridge awaits the other side of Greenfield lock (8).

This section is quite suburban with houses and industrial units covering its length.

At Tarvin lock (7) there is a view across the sports ground and a round building that would have once housed maintenance equipment.

Approaching Chemistry lock (6) the circular Victorian Waterworks building dominates.

Looking down from Chemistry Lock

At Hoole lane lock we had a bit of a delay, with only one paddle working I was left to hover mid canal while it took its time filling, but I got a picture of this quaint cottage which must have formerly had some other use but now appeared to be a private residence.

After passing through that lock you are in the much more built up area, converted warehouses now used for Pubs Clubs and blocks of flats, we were looking for a mooring spot so brested temporarily before walking along further and finding a 48hr section with rings that suited us and moving up to there.

Current mooring:

Totals this post: 2 miles : 5 locks

We are here until Monday earliest, everything needed is available in the numerous shops within reasonable walking distances. Yesterday I took a trip to the launderette, and topped up with some provisions. This morning we took a wander around, cities and large towns are not my thing, but if they are yours, Chester looks to be a fine place for a stay and explore its many historical features in and around the centre.