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Barnsley Canal - Old Royston to Royston The Barnsley Canal
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Trans Pennine Trail. Southbound sign at Old Royston. From this point it is 1.5 miles to Royston and 8.5 miles to Barnsley.

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Click to enlarge A stretch of the canal in water above Royston. Photographed 30th June 2010 from the Trans Pennine Trail, which rejoins the canal on the approach to Royston after parting company with it at Old Royston.
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Barnsley Canal north of Midland Road, Royston
Just a hint of water amongst the reeds.
By the railway line
The railway line looking southwards towards Royston. This is the old Midland line that, further north, runs through Walton alongside Common Lane, Greenside and Oakenshaw Lane.
Industry is not far away.
The canal course is to the right of the picture. The chimney is visible for some considerable distance.
Barnsley Canal north of Midland Road, Royston.  Filled in.
Vegetation and mud. All sorts of wildlife.
 
Barnsley Canal - Old Royston to Royston
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