Outer Pennine Ring, Canal network in Northern England, United Kingdom.
The Outer Pennine Ring extends 175 miles through eight different canals, connecting Manchester, Leeds, and Castleford across the Pennine mountains.
The canal system emerged from a 1965 Inland Waterways Association campaign to preserve the Rochdale Canal, leading to the full circuit completion in 2001.
The network reflects industrial transportation evolution, incorporating both narrow canals for traditional boats and wider sections that accommodate 600-tonne commercial vessels.
Navigation requires passage through 220 locks and advance arrangements for tunnel crossings, with maintenance schedules affecting seasonal accessibility.
The Foulridge Tunnel section gained recognition in 1912 when a cow fell into the waterway, successfully swimming through its entire length.
GPS coordinates: 53.48260,-2.09980
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:49
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