Virtual Journey - Wombwell to Barnsley (5)

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Oaks Lane, Dearne and Dove Canal West of Oaks Lane, the line of the canal is clear but has been levelled over.
Beevor Bridge, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking east from Beevor Bridge, where Pontefract Road crossed the canal. The canal curved to the left towards Oaks Lane.
Beevor Bridge, Dearne and Dove Canal West of Beevor Bridge, the line of the canal curved around to the right through the yard behind the fence. The present footpath cuts the corner off.
Hoyle Mill, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking back along the footpath that now follows the line of the towpath. The route of the canal itself is fenced off.
Hoyle Mill, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking back towards Beevor Bridge near Hoyle Mill. The path follows the line of the towpath, with the line of the canal visible as the dip on the right.
Stop Lock, Dearne and Dove Canal The stop lock near Hoyle Mill, just before the Dearne and Dove Canal joined the Barnsley Canal.
Stop Lock, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking eastwards along the stop lock near Hoyle Mill.
junction with Canal The junction with the Barnsley Canal near Hoyle Mill, a short distance from the centre of Barnsley. The Barnsley Canal ran straight ahead to Barnsley and Barugh and to the right towards Royston and Wakefield.
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