Wykewell Lift Bridge, east of Thorne.

After leaving Thorne behind, the canal crosses a flat landscape for about 8 miles to Keadby, punctuated only by the A161 bridge at Crowle and a series of hand operated swing bridges. The railway line from Doncaster to Scunthorpe runs alongside the canal for most of this distance.

Approaching Vazon Swing Bridge, just beyond which the railway swings across the canal over the unusual Vazon sliding railway bridge.

Looking westwards to Vazon Swing Bridge.

Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge. Boaters must wait until there is a long enough gap between trains on this busy line before the bridge is opened.

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