Burscough to Maghull (1) - Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Junction Bridge
Looking back at Junction Bridge at Lathom, at the junction with the Rufford Branch.
dry dock at Lathom
On the other side of the stone towpath bridge is the dry dock at Lathom, seen here from the bridge. The cottages around the canal junction and top lock of the Rufford Branch are in a conservation area.
Burscough from Junction Bridge
Looking westwards towards Burscough from Junction Bridge, at the junction with the Rufford Branch.
Railway bridge at Burscough
New houses, old flour mill and railway bridge at Burscough.
Ainscough Flour Mill at Burscough
The former Ainscough Flour Mill and new houses at Burscough. There were plans to convert the mill into apartments.
Burscough Bridge
Burscough Bridge. There are some boaters' sanitation facilities here. Nearby are two railway stations and a small range of shops and supermarkets.
Burscough Bridge
Looking back to Burscough Bridge.
Crabtree Swing Bridge
The Slipway pub alongside Crabtree Swing Bridge.