Virtual Cruise - Wigan to Leigh (5)

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Pennington Flash, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
To the south of the canal is Pennington Flash.
Pennington Flash, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Pennington Flash seen from the canal, making this a stunning mooring spot.
Near Pennington Flash, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Looking back towards Plank Lane from above Pennington Flash.
Common Lane Bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Common Lane Bridge.
from Springfield Bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Looking back towards Pennington Flash from Springfield Bridge, Leigh. A stream passes below the canal through a small aqueduct.
Springfield Bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Springfield foot bridge, Leigh, with the A579 Atherleigh Way behind.
Springfield Bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Springfield foot bridge, Leigh.
Leigh Bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Approaching Leigh Bridge, where the Leigh Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal has an end-on junction with the Bridgewater Canal. The busy town centre, with its shops, market and pubs, is just a short walk from this bridge.
from Leigh Bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Looking back from Leigh Bridge towards Wigan, with the Waterside pub on the right.
Leigh Bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Leigh Bridge, looking west from the Bridgewater Canal, showing the sign welcoming boaters to the Leeds and LIverpool Canal.

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