
Looking back towards Plank Lane from Springfield Bridge, Leigh. A stream passes below the canal through a small aqueduct.

Springfield foot bridge, Leigh, with the A579 Atherleigh Way behind.

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.

Looking back from Leigh Bridge towards Wigan, with the Waterside pub on the right.

Leigh Bridge, looking west from the Bridgewater Canal, showing the sign welcoming boaters to the Leeds and LIverpool Canal.