Tail of the lock towards the Ship Canal

Shows gates operating in both directions - as the Ship Canal is semi-tidal on this stretch. To reach the Ship Canal, there is a tight S-bend to the right, then to the left to join the canal. A restoration opportunity.

Photograph taken by PeterScott on 18 May 2005 and was added to the database on Monday the 13th of June, 2005

This photo is one of 9 of Walton Lock No 1 on the Manchester Ship Canal (Walton Lock Branch) [Previous | Next]