2013
SJ9493 : Apethorn Footbridge
taken 11 years ago, near to Haughton Green, Tameside, England
This is 1 of 6 images, with title starting with Apethorn in this square
Apethorn Footbridge
Peak Forest Canal
The Peak Forest Canal runs for 15 miles between Ashton under Lyne and Whaley Bridge.
It was built to link the Ashton Canal with the tramways that brought limestone from the Peak District quarries.
The Lower Peak Forest Canal forms part of the "Cheshire Ring".
Link Pennine Waterways website including a "virtual tour" of the canal
Link and Link for information on the history of the canal