Chester to Preston 50 miles

Crossed the Mersey and the Ribble travelled along the Shropshire Union and Liverpool Leeds canals. 
A relatively easy day very pleasant meandering along the canal banks passing examples of our industrial heritage as well as some pretty rough looking characters with the obligatory monster dog. Took the historic ferry across the Mersey although only 10 minutes was well worth it. 
The road from the canal to Preston was very easy and pretty fast so we made great time for the last 20 miles or so. 
Weather stayed dry and overcast.