cromford canal bridge

  • Work starts on Cromford Canal extension at Langley Mill

    Work starts on Cromford Canal extension at Langley Mill

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    THE much-anticipated start on the extension of the Cromford Canal at Beggarlee, Langley Mill, has begun with preparatory work to pipe two gullies. One of these will pass underneath and across the new canal extension which has been one of the principal objectives of the Friends of Cromford Canal which was established in 2002. Connecting…

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  • New lease of life for Cromford Canal bridge

    New lease of life for Cromford Canal bridge

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    WORK to repair and restore Brown’s swing bridge at the High Peak Junction on the Cromford Canal is now complete thanks to Derbyshire County Council and the Friends of Cromford Canal. Dating back to the 1800s, the bridge became difficult to operate due to being worn and damaged. Its main use is by the Birdswood…

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