Virtual Cruise - Wigan to Leigh (2)

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Poolstock Locks, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Around the curve is the lower lock at Poolstock.
Poolstock Locks, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
The lower of the two Poolstock Locks.
Poolstock Locks, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Chain-operated balance beams at the lower Poolstock Lock.
below Poolstock locks, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
The canal leading away towards Leigh from Poolstock Locks.
Scotsman's Flash, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
The canal then runs on an embankment across an area that sunk due to mining subsidence, forming Scotsman's Flash to the right and Pearson's Flash off to the left.
Scotsman's Flash, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Looking back towards Poolstock Church with Scotsman's Flash on the left.
Scotsman's Flash, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Scotsman's Flash from the canal.
Moss Bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Moss Bridge at the south-east corner of Scotsman's Flash. This is a 'changeline' or 'turn-over' bridge where the towpath changes sides, designed so that horses towing boats did not need to have the towropes detached.
remains of old bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
The canal passes the remains of an old bridge.
railway bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
The Wigan to St Helens railway crosses the canal.

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