Rochdale Canal, Industrial waterway between Manchester and Sowerby Bridge, England
The Rochdale Canal extends for 33 miles across northern England, featuring 91 locks and connecting the Bridgewater Canal to the Calder and Hebble Navigation.
Constructed between 1794 and 1804, this canal established the first trans-Pennine water route, enabling transportation of cotton, wool, coal, and timber across northern England.
The canal's restoration in 2002 transformed industrial infrastructure into a recreational corridor, connecting communities through walking paths and water activities.
The navigation requires experience due to 91 locks along the route, including Tuel Lane Lock with a depth of 20 feet at Sowerby Bridge.
Several reservoirs, including Blackstone Edge and Hollingworth Lake, maintain water levels necessary for operating the numerous locks across the Pennines.
GPS coordinates: 53.70970,-1.90870
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:21
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