West of Burnley

Once through Barrowford locks the rural landscape disappears as we enter the towns surrounding Burnley. I'm travelling with Phil and Michelle (who are on Dream Angus) for a few days and we moored on a wharf in Nelson. It meant we could take advantage of the Morrisons to stock up on provisions. P&M have three large dogs on board including an Afghan hound. He attracts attention wherever he goes.

We should pass through some more rural country before reaching Blackburn. Lots of blue-green algae in the canal here along with several footballs, drinks bottles and such urban detritus. These horses were in a field at Nelson: