Virtual Cruise - New Junction Canal (2)

Site of Smallhedge Swing Bridge.
A narrowing of the canal shows the site of the former Smallhedge Swing Bridge.
Sykehouse Lock
Approaching Sykehouse Lock.
Sykehouse Lock
Sykehouse Lock has a manual swing bridge across the chamber. This must be opened before the electrically-powered sluices and gates will operate.
Sykehouse Lock
Downstream view of Sykehouse Lock.
Kirk Lane Swing Bridge
Kirk Lane Swing Bridge.
Sykehouse Lift Bridge
Sykehouse Lift Bridge.
Sykehouse Lift Bridge
All of the bridges on the New Junction Canal (apart from the swing bridge across Sykehouse Lock) are electically operated with a waterways key.
Went Aqueduct
The canal narrows as it crosses Went Aqueduct, shortly before the canal joins the Aire and Calder Canal.
Went Aqueduct
Went Aqueduct, across the River Went at the northern end of the canal.

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Interactive Google Aerial View of the Went Aqueduct and junction with Aire and Calder Navigation.

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