Ripon to Sowerby Bridge

Day 6. Selby Basin to Castleford

18.2 miles 5 locks 6.5 hours

Leaving Selby

Green algae on the Selby Canal

Cutting a path through the algae

A passing boat

Approaching Bank Dole Lock

Approaching Beal Lock, with workmen visible on the left hand side

Moored up on the river at Beal Lock

Concreting work at Beal Lock. We were not best pleased to learn that the lock was closed for the
day with no passage until tomorrow, despite no advice to canal users!

There was soon a build up of boats waiting to go through. After 5 hours the workmen
relented and managed the locks to get us all through.

Approaching Ferrybridge