Struncheon Hill Lock - The local trip boat leaves heading towards Bethels Bridge. The strange top gates are windless operated, they were replaced by Yorkshire Water (then the Hull and Beverly Drainage Board) during the building of Top Hill Low Pumping Station. In the distance it is just possible to see Brigham Hill, and to the left of it the trees at Bethels Bridge.

Struncheon Hill Lock - A bit of a queue develops below the lock. You can see the walls of the half tide lock, which was used when there was not enough water to get over the cill of the main lock. This made the lock a staircase, but unfortunately the gates have rotted away.

Site of the Ennerdale link road bridge (near Hull) - A regular cruise helps awareness of the need for opening bridges through Hull. The two boat clubs on the river Hull (Hull Bridge Boat Club, and Bethels Bridge Boat Club) use the river at many states of the tide. At high water Hull there is not enough headroom for most of the boats, so at times the bridges have to be lifted. The lower bridges are often used due to the commercial traffic, but the higher bridges are lifted infrequently.

The BBBC was founded relatively recently. The only access is down a small country lane, and has no towns nearby, the nearest shop is fours miles away (I should know... I used to live there - Myk). The space in the boat club is limited, but the farmers also have moorings on the other side of the river.

There is a lot of wildlife on, in and around the river in this area. A mile upstream there is a nature reserve, and plenty of fish in the river. Just recently we had a mink infestation on the banks near the boat club.

Bethels Bridge Boat Club - This aerial view was taken from the roof of the old bridge keeper's cottage. In the distance it is possible to see Brigham Hill, the canal leaves the river about 1 mile east of the hill, and passes to this side.

North Frodingham Landing - Most years we have a fund raiser, taking people for trips on the river. Last year was particularly windy, check out the flags on the left side of the picture. The local coastguard came with a small boat, and were showing demonstrations. I felt sorry for Bob, who had to jump into the river for them to rescue.. even when it was raining!

Bob in the water

North Frodingham Landing - This year, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the last barge to reach Driffield, and VE day, we had a war time theme. Many dressed up, and in the tent the "NAFFI" sold tea and buns. War time sing-a-longs were included in the entertainment.

Brigham Bridge, Brigham - All that fun and frolicking was to help raise the money to restore Brigham bridge, this is a picture of the (opening) replacement.

Once this bridge is in working order it will open up a stretch of waterway to Snakeholme Lock, just South of Wansford.

Brigham Bridge, Brigham - Because the fixed bridge is so low only dingies, canoes, and boats called Raven(above) can get through!

Snakeholme Lock, near Wansford - This is the next obstacle after Brigham Bridge. Some work has already been carried out on it, including new brickwork, and weeding the trees from the wall. Below the lock is a very shallow stretch as an outfall from a trout farm has caused the canal to silt up. Even dingies have problems here! In the background you can see Brigham Hill, and through the bridge it is possible to see the lower lock chamber.

Whinhill Lock - This picture was taken during a dingy cruise one summer. Not only is the canal used for boating, fishing is a popular pastime.

Town Lock, Driffield - The gates were in a very bad state, and they were the only things holding the water in the top pound.

Town Lock, Driffield - The boat Rose of Yorkshire moored at the top of the newly opened lock on a sunny Easter weekend. See Town Lock Opening for more details for more details.

River Head, Driffield - First big boats at River Head for 50 years! They were craned in for the Town Lock opening.

Last Changed : 4 Oct 1995