Walk Saturday 7 August 2004
Todmorden to Littleborough along the Rochdale Canal . |
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Todmorden. The start of the walk. |
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These mile markers are found along the Rochdale Canal in Yorkshire. This marker is near the Library Lock in Todmorden.. |
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Gaulxholme Viaduct in the distance. The banks of the canal here were covered in purple heather. |
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Gaulxholme viaduct carrying the railway from Manchester the Halifax. Built only 40 years after the canal was opened. Progress! |
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Former Canal warehouse not far from the viaduct. |
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Walsden Church in the background. Service point here for boaters. |
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Two boats in transit towards the summit near Walsden |
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A desirable residence on the banks of the canal.
Bankwood Cottage Rebuilt 1997 |
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Cottages along the canal. |
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Looking back at the cottages. |
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What has happened to the Fisherman? |
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Two boats entering the lock at Warland |
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.Lock at Warland looking back into Yorkshire. |
A fisherman at Warland. |