2019

SD4615 : Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Rufford

taken 4 years ago, near to Rufford, Lancashire, England

Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Rufford
Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Rufford
Looking down at the Rufford Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Chapel Bridge. The Rufford Branch is just over seven miles long with eight locks. It gives access to the tidal River Douglas.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal :: SD8842

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest canal in Northern England at 127 miles long. The first of the trans-Pennine canals it took 46 years to build at a cost of five times the original budget, mainly because of the length and complexity of the route. It passes through 91 locks with a summit level of 487 feet at Foulridge near Nelson and Colne. It was originally conceived in the 18th century to carry woollen goods from Leeds and Bradford and limestone from Skipton but in its 19th century heyday it carried stone, coal and many other goods. The impact of the railways was not as great as with other canals and commercial traffic continued along the main canal until 1964. Regular work stopped in 1972 when the movement of coal to Wigan Power Station ceased. In the latter part of the 20th century the leisure potential of the canal was developed and it is now a popular destination for cruising, fishing, walking and cycling. See LinkExternal link for detailed information.


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SD4615, 212 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Stephen McKay   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 29 October, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 31 October, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 4648 1569 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:38.0988N 2:48.6525W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 4650 1565
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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