Footbridge across the line of the Sankey Canal.
The line of the Sankey Canal at the site of Parr Mill.
Reaching Park Road, Rainford Brook flows straight ahead to meet the Sankey Brook. The route of the canal turned sharp left to run alongside the road for a short distance.
Looking back along the route of the canal, alongside Park Road.
Looking eastwards towards the site of Redgate Bridge, near the Princess Royal pub.
This busy junction by the Princess Royal pub was the site of Redgate Swing Bridge, where the canal crossed to run alongside Boardmans Lane.
The route of the canal alongside Boardmans Lane is now occupied by the car park of St Augustine's School.
Behind the school, playing fields now cover the route of the canal as it ran eastwards towards the Old Double Locks.
Looking back along the line of the canal towards Boardmans Lane, from near the Old Double Lock.
Beyond the playing field, the canal is back in water at a junction. The main line enters the photo from the right, turning right to descend the Old Double Lock, while the Blackbrook Branch joins from the left.
This virtual journey takes a detour up the Blackbrook Branch before returning to the Old Double Lock.
