Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath at Netherton
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The photograph on this page of Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath at Netherton by David Dixon as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © David Dixon Taken: 7 May 2016
In past times, access to the towpath and the canal here was restricted by high fences. Now people are encouraged to use the towpath and the canal is regarded as a community facility. This view is looking east from bridge#6 (Netherton Swingbridge).