Headed off to a part of the canal I had not been to before.. it was part of one poddle that I did not go on.
The idea was to park at the Bat and Ball and then do a circuit back after going down the canal to the newest bridge beyond Lording's lock, taking in some f the earliest restoration that had gone on.
Then down the lane tot he canal and the first restored lock, which was looking slightly neglected - I guess because it does not have any water transport through it.
Then continuing south past the first lifting bridge ... which is actually in use.
Once over the A272 the route continues through a load of open fields which were baked in the heat and it was good to get back to the canal once it resurfaced... on to Lordings lock and the water wheel (used to lift water from the river into the canal when there is a shortage).
The lock itself is dry and partially filled in
Continuing on to the sea gates adn then the new bridge at Pallings..
Finally turning back North to head to Wisborough Green and the van. This went along the tracks of the local estate - very open and sun baked.
Bertie liked to drop into the canal and cool off every so often ... not quite swimming, but a deep paddle. Just had to avoid the spray when he got out.
