Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Canal waterway in northern England
The Huddersfield Narrow Canal extends for 20 miles between Huddersfield in West Yorkshire and Ashton under Lyne in Greater Manchester.
The canal construction started in 1794 under engineer Benjamin Outram and faced multiple challenges before its completion in 1811.
The waterway represents industrial innovation with its 74 locks and became a vital transportation link during the early nineteenth century industrial growth.
Navigation requires scheduling passage through the locks between 9 AM and 3 PM, and boats must meet specific size limits of 70 feet length.
The canal passes beneath an electricity pylon near Stalybridge, making it the only navigable waterway in the world to flow through pylon supports.
GPS coordinates: 53.53750,-2.00722
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:44
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