1
The word on the street
Bann Road (B64) approaches Kilrea.
Image: © Richard Webb
Taken: 30 Jul 2013
0.16 miles
2
Bann Road, Kilrea
A refuse truck climbing up the Bann Road. Crossing the Bann is a big moment, but the problem with crossing big rivers is the sure knowledge that the other side is uphill - with the Sperrins getting ever closer.
This is a pinchpoint for traffic because of the Bann crossing and there are some pretty heavy duty cameras pointed at the road.
Image: © Richard Webb
Taken: 30 Jul 2013
0.17 miles
3
Bridge Street Fuels, Kilrea
It is located along Bridge Street
Image: © Kenneth Allen
Taken: 22 Jun 2011
0.22 miles
4
Portna lock, River Bann (1)
The Lower Bann is navigable over its entire length from Lough Neagh to the Barmouth near Castlerock where it enters the sea. There is a lock at Portna near Kilrea. This is the entrance looking downstream.
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 30 Jun 2006
0.23 miles
5
Portna lock, River Bann (2)
The Lower Bann is navigable over its entire length from Lough Neagh to the Barmouth near Castlerock where it enters the sea. There is a lock at Portna near Kilrea. This is the first chamber photographed from the second (looking upstream).
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 30 Jun 2006
0.23 miles
6
A Water Witch on the Bann (1)
A Water Witch is a workboat (built in Liverpool) designed for waterway maintenance including the removal of debris. This one is owned by the NI Rivers Agency. She is approaching the lock at Portna. My thanks to the crew for their assistance.
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 30 Jun 2006
0.23 miles
7
A Water Witch on the Bann (2)
A Water Witch is a workboat (built in Liverpool) designed for waterway maintenance including the removal of debris. This one is owned by the NI Rivers Agency. She is locking in to the first chamber at Portna. My thanks to the crew for their assistance.
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 30 Jun 2006
0.23 miles
8
Fish pass, River Bann at Portna
There is a fish pass on the River Bann at Portna, near Kilrea, close to the lock gates. This is the view upstream with the river in flood after several days of heavy rain.
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 2 Dec 2006
0.23 miles
9
Coastguard launch on the Bann
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has responsibility for safety matters as well as coordinating search and rescue. This is the Coastguard launch MCA “Harrier” in the lock at Portna, on the River Bann, bound for Lough Neagh. This is thought to have been the first visit of a Coastguard boat to the Bann. For another view of the “Harrier” see
Image
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 22 Mar 2007
0.23 miles
10
Pill box at Portna near Kilrea
This pillbox at Portna, near the locks on the Bann navigation, was part of a Stop Line running from Portstewart along the Bann to Lough Neagh. See http://www.pillboxesuk.co.uk/html/northern_ireland.html
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 25 Mar 2007
0.23 miles