Chesterfield Canal - Lady Lee Disused Canal Explore, Worksop

Chesterfield Canal - Lady Lee Disused Canal Explore, Worksop

Just West of Worksop on the Chesterfield canal is a bridge on the side of the canal. However, what is strange about this bridge is that it doesnt actually go over anything except for grass.

This is actually the former junction with the disused arm of the Lady Lee Canal - a private branch to a quarry around 0.75miles from the main canal.

We take a look at the route of the canal and explore for any remains.

At the terminus at the Lady Lee Quarry is the old wharfe and loading area, these days hidden deep in the woods. Despite the dense undergrowth, we were able to find some of the deep cutting where the barges would have been loaded with stone.

We understand the canal has been closed for around 100 years now and nature has certainly done it's best to reclaim the canal.

Still, it's great to find the remains of a piece of history that is long forgotten.


***Equipment used***
GoPro Hero 7 Black
Shot in 4k, 30fps
Samsung A71 camera phone


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