Walking the course of the Bradford Canal

The Bradford Canal was opened in 1774 running from Shipley to Bradford. There were 10 locks along the route. A single lock at Windhill, A 2-rise at Pricking Mill. 3-rise at Crag End, 2-rise at Oliver’s and a 2-rise at Spink Well.

Despite commercial success the canal suffered from severe pollution and was eventually closed in 1922.

[Minor correction: The route is 5.6Km and not 4.6Km as mentioned]

FURTHER RESOURCES
Pennine Waterways Bradford Canal section
http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk/bra...

Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradfor...

Bradford Museums
https://bradfordmuseums.org/hidden-fr...

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Society
https://www.leedsandliverpoolcanalsoc...

Photographic Booklet by Paul Barrett
The Bradford Canal: Brief History and Illustrated Guide
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/171611864...