The Central Section - Golden Valley to Ironville Top

 

 

The Canal at Golden Valley is still in water (though very reedy). Bridge 35 has been closed to traffic for some years, as the deck has been pronounced unsafe and it's unclear who owns it.

This is the Codnor Park Reservoir, which had its water level lowered and spillways installed at both ends in 1985 as part of a flood prevention scheme which also eliminated Ironville Top Lock. The canal ran through the trees on the left of the photo, with the towpath between the canal and resrvoir.

 
Page updated on 10th November, 2002