Virtual Cruise - Brighouse to Elland (1)

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Brighouse, Calder and Hebble Navigation
About half a mile further upstream, the navigation leaves the river for the last time, branching right into the two Brighouse locks. From here to Sowerby Bridge the navigation is along a man-made channel.
Brighouse, Calder and Hebble Navigation
Looking back to the lower lock at Brighouse from the basin between the two locks. The River Calder is beyond the lock.
Brighouse, Calder and Hebble Navigation
The navigation climbs through another lock to the upper basin and passes below this "roving" bridge with a spiral ramp on each side, which enabled horses to cross without being detached from their tow ropes.
Brighouse Basin, Calder and Hebble Navigation
Looking back to the upper basin and lock at Brighouse with the marina to the left.
Brighouse, Calder and Hebble Navigation
Looking west from the roving bridge towards Huddersfield Road bridge, with Sainsbury's supermarket to the right.
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