Virtual Journey - Worsborough Branch (2)

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Worsborough Branch, Dearne and Dove Canal The course of the canal continues towards Worsborough with many trees growing in the bed. When it leaves the woods, the line of the canal disappears as it passes Lower Lewden , then re-appears in a very overgrown section before Edmunds Road.
Worsborough Branch, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking west from the site of Goose Hulls Bridge, where Edmunds Road crossed. A rough car park has been created on the line of the canal. A pub next to the canal here is called The Boatman's Rest.
Worsborough Branch, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking back towards Edmunds Road.
Continuing towards Worsborough, the canal was then crossed by a railway at a very acute angle. The line of the canal can just be made out as an embankment in the dense undergrowth.
Worsborough Branch, Dearne and Dove Canal Suddenly the canal appears again and is in water as it approaches Worsborough Basin.
Worsborough Branch, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking back towards the start of the section in water.
Worsborough Branch, Dearne and Dove Canal Looking towards Worsborough Basin.
Worsborough Branch, Dearne and Dove Canal
Worsborough Branch, Dearne and Dove Canal Worsborough Basin.
Worsborough Branch, Dearne and Dove Canal Worsborough Basin.
Worsborough Branch, Dearne and Dove Canal Alongside Worsborough Basin, near Worsbrough Bridge, is the Wharf Inn.
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