Amelia's photos with the keyword: Canal Walk

A balance beam is the long arm projecting from the landward side of the gate over the towpath. As well as providing leverage to open and close the heavy gate, the beam also balances the (non-floating) weight of the gate in its socket, and so allows the gate to swing more freely.

The building seen to the left was the Old Canal Tavern, and the small building to the right was a stable clock.

These canal boats take tourists on trips on the canal. There is a winding hole to the west of this point, about 500 metres away. From that point westwards there is no access for barges, but it's possible to canoe on this canal and then get down to the River Dee for some good white water action.

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