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Skipton - the gateway to the Dales.
Skipton in Winter.
This is a visit to Skipton to check on the new cratch cover.
There was a smattering of ice and snow around, including the canal. (20 December 2010)
DAWN peeping around the corner.
Unfortunately it is an area which dose not get any sun!
DAWN Peeping!
Similar picture, showing the hills rising behind Skipton.
Canal Side
Old warehouse dominates the left, while day trip boat waits for the new seasons passengers. With the bridge takes people down to the Railway Station.
Branch Canal
Looking past the boat yard, down the branch canal.
Iced Canal
DAWN seen from the far side of the canal, from the warmth of the Boat Yard cafe.
Boat Yard
Seen from out-side the cafe, Pennine Cruisers boats ready to work.
Church
Looking under the canapy towards one of the churches.
Canal Junction
Looking from the bridge over the branch canal.
Skipton Branch Canal
Looking from the same bridge, but up the branch canal, towards its terminus.
Skipton Branch Canal.
Another view up the branch.
Under the Bridge
An over exposed view looking towards the junctions.
Branch Towing Path
Looking at the moored boats, along the branch canal.
Looking towards the junction.
Frozen Canal.
Looking at the frozen canal, towards Riddlesden.
Very Frozen Canal
Imediatley on the left are the boats of Pennine Cruisers, followed by Pennone Boat Trips.
Through the Brambles
A glimpse through the brambles of the canal up towards Gargrave.
Dawn
A last look at DAWN.
DAWN
Cold DAWN from the rear.
New Cratch and cover.
Close up of the new Cratch and Cover.
Looking down the side of DAWN in the snow.
the continuing story.
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