2006
SD9906 : Canal Lock in Dobcross Saddleworth
taken 18 years ago, near to Uppermill, Oldham, England
Canal Lock in Dobcross Saddleworth
The Huddersfield Narrow Canal runs for 20 miles between Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, under the Pennines via
SE0007 : Standedge Tunnel and then on to Ashton under Lyne.
The canal has a total of 74 locks and at its summit is the highest navigable waterway in Britain.
The Huddersfield Narrow Canal re-opened to navigation in May 2001.
For its full history and all about the restoration work that has been done to the canal click on
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