
We screwed up on New Junction Canal (big boats and movable bridges) Ep397
May 08, 2025 by followtheboat | Language: EN Play Time: 00:23:33 | SAILING YOUTUBERS

When we screw up, we’re never shy to admit it. We all make mistakes and this is especially true when learning, so this episode is the perfect opportunity to introduce you to all the bridges, locks and aqueducts on the New Junction Canal, and where we went wrong! We’ll break down each hurdle, and discuss how we can improve as navigators of the English canal and waterways network.
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00:00 Intro
00:15 Recap from last episode’s cliffhanger
01:09 Aire and Calder Navigation
01:42 Southfield Junction
02:09 1. River Went Aqueduct
03:01 2. Sykehouse Road Lift Bridge
08:07 3. Kirk Lane Swing Bridge
09:27 4. Sykehouse Lock and Swing Bridge
12:07 5. Kirkhouse Green Lift Bridge
12:27 6. Top Lane Lift Bridge
13:33 An explanation of where we went wrong!
17:14 7. Low Lane Swing Bridge
18:20 8. Don Aqueduct
(See more about the aqueduct in this episode: https://youtu.be/kGh4EB2383c )
19:42 Lessons Learned
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🗺️ LOCATION
New Junction Canal, UK
53°38’14.2″N 1°02’09.8″W
Grand Union Photos – Roger D Kidd and David Dixon
Ribble Link Photo – Stephen McKay
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When we screw up, we're never shy to admit it. We all make mistakes and this is especially true when learning, so this episode is the perfect opportunity to introduce you to all the bridges, locks and aqueducts on the New Junction Canal, and where we went wrong! We'll break down each hurdle, and discuss how we can improve as navigators of the English canal and waterways network.
Help support our work
🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/
😊 LET'S CONNECT!
https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE
https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/
https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/
📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com
🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI
🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE
Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed.
Peace and fair winds!
Liz and Jamie
00:00 Intro
00:15 Recap from last episode's cliffhanger
01:09 Aire and Calder Navigation
01:42 Southfield Junction
02:09 1. River Went Aqueduct
03:01 2. Sykehouse Road Lift Bridge
08:07 3. Kirk Lane Swing Bridge
09:27 4. Sykehouse Lock and Swing Bridge
12:07 5. Kirkhouse Green Lift Bridge
12:27 6. Top Lane Lift Bridge
13:33 An explanation of where we went wrong!
17:14 7. Low Lane Swing Bridge
18:20 8. Don Aqueduct
(See more about the aqueduct in this episode: https://youtu.be/kGh4EB2383c )
19:42 Lessons Learned
USEFUL PLAYLISTS:
🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT
🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r
🛒 FTB MERCH
https://followtheboat.com/shop
🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound
https://www.epidemicsound.com/
@epidemicsound
OUR BOAT
Blue Water Boats 57ft #widebeam
🗺️ LOCATION
New Junction Canal, UK
53°38'14.2"N 1°02'09.8"W
Grand Union Photos - Roger D Kidd and David Dixon
Ribble Link Photo - Stephen McKay
#canalboat #canalboatlife
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