Capel's Mill - Railway Viaduct & New Canal Channel

Capel's Mill and new clay-lined section
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The original canal line was lost when the Stroud bypass (Dr Newton's Way) was built in the 1980s. The new route, using a different arch under the railway viaduct, was mostly occupied by an old rubbish tip.
The new 330m length of canal comprises a concrete channel under and east of the railway viaduct, and a clay-lined section to the west. The site was opened to the Public on May 10 & 11, 2013 to view the new concrete channel.
At the eastern end of the new canal section there is a winding hole.

Capel's Mill and new clay lined section between Dr Newton's Way & v

New concrete canal channel east of viaduct

New concrete canal channel east of viaduct at Capel's Mill

Capel's Mill Winding Hole, Stroud and point where new channel joins existing

Open day where the public viewed the new channel before being filled
Before Restoration

Capel's Mill - new canal route before construction starts

Capel's Mill - end of infilling below 'Waitrose' roundabout