Leads/Liverpool from Wigan locks to Leads

[Robbo]

 

It's not the controls that need moving, it's the landing stages that need moving to the offside like several of those on the Lancashire side.

 

 

That wouldn't be possible in the majority of areas where it's a busy road and a automated one is used, as they tend to be in built up areas.

Not all the electric swing bridges are fully automated, on quite a few you still have to push the bridge open and closed once the electric barriers are down.

 

I would call that a manual bridge.

[Dalesman]

 

 

That wouldn't be possible in the majority of areas where it's a busy road and a automated one is used, as they tend to be in built up areas.

 

I would call that a manual bridge.

Well you still need a key to operate the bridge and lower the jacks before you can open it..have you ever been on the L & L..?

[Robbo]

Well you still need a key to operate the bridge and lower the jacks before you can open it..have you ever been on the L & L..?

 

Yes, but that is still a manual bridge, and I think one is like that near Silsden?

[Kendorr]

Thanks for all the discussion, very interesting to hear peoples views, I'll hope to see all the bridges in August/September.

[Robbo]

Thanks for all the discussion, very interesting to hear peoples views, I'll hope to see all the bridges in August/September.

The canalplan site is good for swing bridge details, especially if it's normally left open or stiff. I've had to use a pulley system on one partially stiff bridge near Rodley. Was okay the next time I used it tho.

 

Only thing I would recommend is a couple of longer than usual ropes, take your time and not to be rushed by waiting cars.

 

Edit to add, a small extendable aluminium boat hook I find useful as well.

Edited February 19, 2016 by Robbo

[Dalesman]

 

Yes, but that is still a manual bridge, and I think one is like that near Silsden?

Yes and one in Skipton

[RAB]

Just a thought but is it worth carrying some spare rope with you. Did part of this stretch last year (with crew) and if I remember correctly one or two of he bridges has a tendency to want to close by themselves. Another boat had smashed a window when the crew couldn't hold the bridge open, due to the wind.

[Midnight]

 

 

That wouldn't be possible in the majority of areas where it's a busy road and a automated one is used, as they tend to be in built up areas.

 

It would be very possible on the majority of all the swing bridges between Leeds & Skipton making life a lot easier for single handed boaters

[Robbo]

Just got a few notifications from CRT that they are relocating the pedestal on a number of bridges along the L&L to improve ease of operation for single handed boaters!

 

So far...

 

197, Bar Lane Swing Bridge

182A, Bradley Swing Bridge

 

Also ... 16, 20, 36

Edited March 2, 2016 by Robbo