Brighouse to Elland (2) - Calder and Hebble Navigation

Brighouse, Calder and Hebble Navigation
Looking back towards the roving bridge and Brighouse Locks. Mill Royd Mill on the right has been converted into apartments and now has balconies overlooking the canal. Photo: Neil Arlidge.
Brighouse, Calder and Hebble Navigation
West of Huddersfield Road Bridge, the canal is overlooked by the twin towers of the former Sugden's flour mill. The site could be redeveloped with new shops and a swimming pool.
Anchor Bridge, Brighouse, Calder and Hebble Navigation
Anchor Bridge carries Briggate across the canal.
Brighouse, Calder and Hebble Navigation
Looking back to Anchor Bridge, the navigation quickly leaves the town centre of Brighouse behind.
Ganny Lock, Calder and Hebble Navigation
Half a mile west of Brighouse is Ganny Lock. The valley starts to become more rural.
Brookfoot, Calder and Hebble Navigation
The navigation, following closely along the valley side, valley takes a sharp turn at Brookfoot.
Brookfoot Lock, Calder and Hebble Navigation
After a sharp left bend, the navigation turns right into Brookfoot Lock. Ahead is a disused lock that led back into the river.
old lock at Brookfoot, Calder and Hebble Navigation
Alongside Brookfoot Lock is the disused Tag Cut Flood Lock which led back out into the river. This was the course of the navigation during an earlier phase before the Brighouse Cut was extended up the valley.
Brookfoot, Calder and Hebble Navigation
The view from the disused flood lock at Brookfoot, with the current lock off to the left.
Brookfoot Lock,, Calder and Hebble Navigation
Brookfoot Lock, with its disused lock keeper's hut. Brookfoot Lock has previously been known as Freeman's Mill Lock. Photo: Neil Arlidge.