Cas to Whitley

A slow start to the day...after all we are on holiday. We walked back into Castleford for supplies and petrol. Both pubs near the canal were closed and the area near the basin is derelict mainly with scrap yards etc. If it were cleared the basin could make a feature for the town but again the navigation passes through without most people being aware of it.

Made it past Fryston and Wheldale collieries and came to Ferrybridge with its imposing cooling towers. At Knottingley the Golden Lion looked promising, offering on boards outside food from 9.30 am til late. But inside, despite its position, it was a basic town boozer, with sticky carpets and nicotine stained paintwork. There wasn't even a veggie option, unless you count a cheese and chutney sandwich. We stopped for one.

After that the canal passed Kellingley Colliery. The water is very quiet and we saw few other craft except a couple of big barges.

Crossing under the M62 we came across Whitley Locks, with a grassed picnic area. We moored up for the night and had a Sherherdless Pie with home grown veg. Despite the motorway being so visibly near, it was pleasant and quiet.