This was the most wonderful 'Experience' weekend we have ever been on. Adrian, the host, met us on the Friday afternoon and explained how the accommodation side of the barge worked. The boat was tied up at Mossley, about 100 mtrs from a first class Gastro Pub, with another pleasant ale pub a short hop up the street.
Next morning, Adrian returned and explained how the mechanics of the Locks and the boat worked and off we went.
This turned out to be the most enjoyable day through a couple of miles and a couple of centuries on our Industrial Heritage. Nothing was too much trouble for Adrian. He was a first class host as well as an authority on the area's history and the boat's mechanics. I ended up skippering the boat for the whole day whilst my wife learnt how to work the locks. (Her choice I hasten to add). Then tied up for the evening in Uppermill for a great choice of bars and restaurants.
A very comfortable night on the boat and Adrian and his wife turned up the next morning to take us back to our car.
I cannot recommend this "experience' enough.