Pont Valentré and Lock 25, Cahors, 2012
Pont Valentré and Lock 25, Cahors, 2012
The weir at Cahors, 2012
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The River Lot Navigation fell out of use in the 1920's, and although several sections have been restored there remain obstructions between a derelict lock at St.Vite (near Fumel) and the Fumel hydro-electric barrage. and also at a barrage just upstream of Luzech.
The Upper Lot is navigable from Luzech through Cahors to Larnagol, with Locks 21 (Cessac) to 37 (Cenevieres) restored to use. Originally there were a further 20 locks up to Port d'Agres, a few of which appear to be in working order, but two tunnels used to bypass long bends have been used as part of hydroelectric schemes.
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Pont Valentré and Lock 25, Cahors, 2012 |
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Pont Valentré and Lock 25, Cahors, 2012 |
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The weir at Cahors, 2012 |
Below Ganil Lock 33 There is a spectacular section where the towpath has been cut into a vertical rock face.
The towpath downstream of Ganil Lock, 2015 |
In one section beautiful carvings have recently been made in the cliff face. |
A close-up of the carvings. |
The view downstream. |
Ganil Lock 33 from below, 2015 |
Ganil Lock 33 from below, 2015 |
A boat arrived - the wife was left to work the lock herself! |
So I lent a hand. To move the gate is difficult if you do not put your foot on a small catch that locks the rack! |
The paddle gear was very easy to use but took a lot of turns (photo taken by my son-in-law). |
Ganil Lock 33 from above, 2015 |
Ganil Lock Cottage, 2015.
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Ganil Weir and the cliffs opposite |
The river at St.Circ-Lapopie, 2013 |
The river at St.Circ-Lapopie, 2013 |
Lock 34 at St.Circ-Lapopie from the village, 2013 |
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v2 17th February 2023