Dobcross to Diggle (3) - Virtual Cruise

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 Diggle flight, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Saddleworth
Looking towards Lock 29w, Diggle flight, with Shaw's pallet factory on the left.
 Diggle flight
A view from the lock tail bridge of Lock 29w, showing the landing platform and steps built to give the boatmen quick access to the gates and paddle gear.
 Diggle flight, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Saddleworth
Looking back from Lock 29w, with the television mast on Wharmton, above Uppermill, in the distance.
 Ward Lane Bridge, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Saddleworth
Approaching Ward Lane bridge, with Lock 31w behind and the bulk of Standedge looming beyond.
 Diggle flight, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Saddleworth
Looking back westwards at Lock 31w (the Geoffrey Dickens Lock - named after the late Member of Parliament), towards Ward Lane bridge, with the summit of Wharmton in the background.
 Diggle flight, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Saddleworth
Looking west, back down the Diggle flight, from the top lock, Lock 32w, showing the single tail gate.
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