Looking towards Lock 24w from below the old bridge at Wool Road.
Looking north east along the newly restored Lock 24w at the start of the Diggle Flight.
Looking back at Lock 24w.
A view of the flight of locks leading up from Wool Road to Diggle, looking east. These locks are unusual in having only one gate at each end, both being hung on the side opposite the towpath. A path runs along the canal opposite the towpath for the paddle operator. These arrangements were presumably designed to speed up the passage of boats, enabling the tow ropes to remain attached to horse and boat without snagging the lock gate arms. The nearest lock here is Lock 25w.
Lock 25w, Diggle flight.
Looking east up the Diggle flight, showing Lock 26w.
