The Canal Today - Western Section
This photo gallery shows a number of images of the Western Section of the canal as it appears today. Please note that the galleries are due to be updated in the near future to use a better viewing system.
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Whilst people enjoy walking and feeding the ducks.
Canoes can be seen regularly.
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The cottage at the entrance to the Nightingale Arm is now almost completely overwhelmed by vegetation. (Peter Stone)
In late 2002, Whatstandwell Bridge had just had a depth marker added.
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The same location seen from the air (Ian Hooker)
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Leawood Pump House seen from the air. (Ian Hooker)
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This view looks over the Derwent Valley at Ambergate (note the roof of the building below - now an Italian Restaurant - future food stop for boaters?)
The former railway transhipment buildings at High Peak Junction now provide facilities for visitors.
Leawood Pump House stands hard by the aqueduct over the River Derwent.
The canal runs high over the Derwent Valley
An old boat sunk 'on the corner'. Restoration, anybody?