Rounding the corner at Barton, the Barton Swing Aqueduct appears a short distance ahead.
Looking back across Barton Lane Underbridge, an aqueduct over a road.
Rounding the corner at Barton, the Barton Swing Aqueduct appears a short distance ahead.
Crossing the Barton Swing Aqueduct. The whole aqueduct swings round 90 degrees to allow ships to pass along the Manchester Ship Canal below.
Cabin attached to side of aqueduct and control tower in the background.
Looking down onto the central island on which the aquaduct pivots.
Looking back northwards towards Barton Lane.
Looking westwards from Barton Swing Aqueduct, along the Manchester Ship Canal, to Barton Road Swing Bridge and the M60 viaduct beyond.
Looking back across the aqueduct.
Looking back to the aqueduct.
Approaching the end of the aqueduct. A footbridge gives a good view of the structure to visitors on foot.
Looking back to the aqueduct.
For more photos of Barton Swing Aqueduct and some history of it, please click here.
