Virtual Cruise - Goole to Knottingley (1)

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The Aire and Calder Navigation connects Leeds and Wakefield with the tidal River Ouse at Goole. This "virtual cruise" runs from east to west, starting from Goole.

Tidal River Ouse, Goole
The tidal River Ouse at Goole, looking south, with the entrances to Victoria Lock, Ouse Lock and Ocean Lock on the right.
Goole Docks
The locks give access to Goole Docks. This is Barge Dock, looking east.
Goole Docks, Aire and Calder Navigation
Looking west, through South Dock, Goole, towards the Aire and Calder Navigation.
Goole, Aire and Calder Navigation
Looking back eastwards towards South Dock, Goole.
Goole, Aire and Calder Navigation
Moving out of Goole, the canal is lined with moored barges, some of which seem to be surplus to requirements.
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