Kendal
Apart from a short stretch in Lancaster the towpath of the Lancaster Canal was entirely on the west side of the waterway, until it reached the last but one bridge in Kendal. This is known as the Change Bridge and the horse would pass underneath the arch and then go up the ramp seen here to cross over and rejoin the towpath without unhitching the barge rope. This is the only change-line bridge in Cumbria and has been restored by the local civic society. Seen here on 10th September 2021 looking north towards Canal Head. The railway owned canal closed shortly after WWII and this section was drained and filled in many years ago but is still a public right of way.
Location: Kendal
Original line: Lancaster Canal
Photographer: Mark Bartlett
Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett
Date: 10/09/2021
Image number: 78246
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