Heading westwards towards Appley Locks. Here, the boater has the choice of one 12 foot deep lock or two shallower locks. After Appley Locks, the canal runs along a level pound 27 miles long, all the way to Liverpool.

Looking back eastwards at Parbold, there is a sharp right turn in the canal. The main line of the canal was originally going to continue round to the left here to Chorley and Johnsons Hillock. In fact the canal only continues for a few yards to the left. The main line turns right here, along what was originally built as the Wigan branch.

Parbold Bridge, with a former windmill alongside.

Parbold Bridge, looking east.

Looking back towards Parbold from Newburgh embankment.

Approaching Junction Bridge, near Burscough. Here, the Rufford Branch leads off under the bridge and down through Lathom Locks towards Tarleton and the Ribble Link.

Click here to turn onto Rufford Branch to Tarleton.

Click here to continue along the main line of the canal to Liverpool.

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