Uppermill to Dobcross (2) - Virtual Cruise

 Uppermill
At the picturesque Moorgate Street Bridge, Uppermill, the towpath changes back to the other side again.
 Uppermill
Looking back towards Moorgate Street, Uppermill.
Lock 22 W, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Saddleworth
Approaching Dunge Booth Lock (22w), one of the first two locks to be restored.
Saddleworth Viaduct, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Saddleworth
A short distance ahead, the canal passes under Saddleworth railway viaduct through an unusual skew arch. Lime Kiln Lock (23w) can be seen just through the arch. This was the other lock to be restored when the Huddersfield Canal Society first began its campaign to re-open the canal.
Old Sag Aqueduct, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Mossley
Below Lime Kiln Lock is Saddleworth Aqueduct across the River Tame, known as "Old Sag" because of its noticeable droop.
 Brownhills Bridge, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Dobcross, Saddleworth
Looking from the Old Sag Aqueduct towards Brownhills Bridge, Dobcross. The building on the right is the Countryside Centre. Toilets are available there.
Brownhills, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Saddleworth
Looking back south at Brownhills Bridge, Uppermill, to the Old Sag aqueduct, Lock 23w (Limekiln Lock) and the Saddleworth rail viaduct. Uppermill village can be seen in the distance.
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