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Glasson Branch |
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The Glasson Branch goes west and
connects the Lancaster Canal to the River Lune Estuary, via Glasson Dock.This
branch was completed in 1826, some time after the main canal was completed and
provides the only link for the canal to the sea. The branch has six wide beam
locks and were very well built, using the same principles as the locks on most
of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The top gates are kept locked for obvious
reasons, keys available from the British Waterways.
The arm drops down
the Conder valley to the bottom lock, running through the marshland of Glasson
basin and large boatyard, used mostly by sea going yachts and contain British
Waterways moorings. Double Bridge, bridge 85, is at the end of a rocky cutting
and the junction with the Glasson Branch section of the canal. |
Glasson Branch Spur
Entrance |
After use the top gates must be
closed and locked, leaving the locks empty. During the summer months, usually
on Bank holidays, this branch is used a lot, carefully monitored by British
Waterways to ensure water levels in the main canal are maintained at an
acceptable level.
Glasson Dock will take boats up to 95 feet long, 24
feet wide and 12 feet draught. Twenty four hours notice is required for anyone
wishing to use the main lock or take up mooring in the basin. The locks in the
Glasson Branch will take boats up to72 feet long, 14 feet wide and 4 feet
draught. Keys are required to operate these locks. |
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