Market Drayton

It was extremely misty when we left Shebdon Embankment and, although we were late leaving, we still left before Caxton (most unusual).

 So we set off independantly with the plan of meeting up for lunch at Tyreley wharf, just below the 5 locks.

 These are photos of the old Cadbury Wharf

 I have recently been researching a possible purchase of a new camera as my current trusty friend is getting very tired-so would you if you'd been used throughout every day for 3 and a half years!
At this point on my walk it gave up the ghost and refused to work at all.

 So these pics are from G's phone; approaching the previous obstruction in Woodseaves Cutting

...and passing it. The whole cutting looks quite unstable in numerous places and I wouldn't be surprised if there aren't further slippages in the near future.  The walking through here was pretty filthy and I had just flagged MR to pick me and the boys up (Baxter hates squidgy mud) when I felt the ground rumble with the tremble of approaching bison...oh, no...it was only Floyd and Fletcher having clocked us ahead and thundered on to say hello.
No photos of Tyreley locks; they are a doddle from a lockwheelers point of view, but a touch tricky for helmsmen due to strong sidestreams. Lots of boats on the move today and a pleasant walk on into Market Drayton.
I have to resolve my camera situation asap as I can't carry the SLR up the Audlem flight.