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> Hello everyone, we are cruising on the Huddersfield Narrow and
> Broad canals. We will be going onto the Calder & Hebble
> Navigation.
> The Nicholson guide warns that if you miss the entrance to
> Ledgard Bridge Flood lock . A large weir awaits. The same
> applies
> to Shepley Bridge Lock and Greenwood flood lock. Which is the
> best way to approach these locks and what should we be looking
> for. Indeed any advice on the navigation between Huddersfield and
> Leeds would be greatly appreciated. Our experience with rivers is
> quite limited.
> Many thanks Alan
>
Alan, I've cruised that entire length in a hire boat and would say there is
nothing to get particularly worried about - keep your Nichs handy and you'll
come to no trouble. If you do tie up on the river leading up to Leeds remember
that the occasional big thing does go past and can make quite a wash so bear
that in mind when mooring.
Enjoy, John
