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Ashton Canal

Record: 9.70 km

The Ashton Canal is a canal in Greater Manchester, England, linking Manchester with Ashton-under-Lyne. Route
Map of Ashton Canal and its branches

The Ashton leaves the Rochdale Canal at Ducie St. Junction in central Manchester, and climbs for 6 miles (9.7 km) through 18 locks, passing through Ancoats, Holt Town, Bradford, Clayton, Openshaw, Droylsden, Fairfield and Audenshaw to make a head-on junction with the Huddersfield Narrow Canal (formerly the Huddersfield Canal) at Whitelands Basin in the centre of Ashton-under-Lyne. At Bradford, the canal passes by the venue of the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Apart from the Rochdale and Huddersfield Narrow canals, the Ashton Canal only currently connects with one other canal. Just short of Whitelands, at Dukinfield Junction/Portland Basin a short arm crosses the river Tame on the Tame Aqueduct, and makes a head-on junction with the Peak Forest Canal.

There used to be four other important connections to branch canals: the Islington Branch Canal in Ancoats; the Stockport Branch Canal from Clayton to Stockport (Heaton Norris); the Hollinwood Branch Canal from Fairfield to Hollinwood; and the Fairbottom Branch Canal (itself a branch of the Hollinwood Branch Canal) from Waterhouses to Fairbottom. There was to have been a fifth branch, namely the Beat Bank Branch Canal (itself a branch of Stockport Branch Canal) from Reddish to Beat Bank in Denton, but this was abandoned before completion.

Many of the canal locks are now listed buildings.

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        Rochdale and Ashton Canal Piccadilly Canal Basin Ducie and Store Street Manchester. Ashton Canal 1

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        Rochdale and Ashton Canal Piccadilly Canal Basin Ducie and Store Street Manchester. Ashton Canal 1

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        Manchester. Aerial view. Ashton Canal 2

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        Manchester. Aerial view. Ashton Canal 2

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        This is the entrance to the Ashton Canal from the Rochdale Canal just east of Dale Street, close to Piccadilly Station. Beyond the bridge under Ducie Street the canal turns sharp left. To the right after the bridge was the location of the former large Ashton Canal Basin, much of which later became a railway goods yard. Piccadilly to Ancoats. Ashton Canal 3

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        This is the entrance to the Ashton Canal from the Rochdale Canal just east of Dale Street, close to Piccadilly Station. Beyond the bridge under Ducie Street the canal turns sharp left. To the right after the bridge was the location of the former large Ashton Canal Basin, much of which later became a railway goods yard. Piccadilly to Ancoats. Ashton Canal 3

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        The remnant of the former Ashton Canal Basin, seen from Jutland Street Bridge, with the huge railway warehouse beyond. The bridge on the right leads to the junction with the Rochdale Canal. The moorings in the basin have no pedestrian access from outside. Ashton Canal 4

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        The remnant of the former Ashton Canal Basin, seen from Jutland Street Bridge, with the huge railway warehouse beyond. The bridge on the right leads to the junction with the Rochdale Canal. The moorings in the basin have no pedestrian access from outside. Ashton Canal 4

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        Looking back west to Jutland Street Bridge. The canal turns sharp right beyond the bridge to join the Rochdale Canal. Ashton Canal 5

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        Looking back west to Jutland Street Bridge. The canal turns sharp right beyond the bridge to join the Rochdale Canal. Ashton Canal 5

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        Telford Basin, Piccadilly Village, where secure overnight mooring can be found. Ashton Canal 6

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        Telford Basin, Piccadilly Village, where secure overnight mooring can be found. Ashton Canal 6

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        Looking west along the canal through the Piccadilly Village development. Ashton Canal 7

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        Looking west along the canal through the Piccadilly Village development. Ashton Canal 7

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        Looking east from Piccadilly Village towards Great Ancoats Street. Ashton Canal 8

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        Looking east from Piccadilly Village towards Great Ancoats Street. Ashton Canal 8

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        New Islington Manchaster. Ashton Canal 9

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        New Islington Manchaster. Ashton Canal 9

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        Great Ancoats Street bridge, with Lock 1 behind. Piccadilly to Ancoats. Ashton Canal 10

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        Great Ancoats Street bridge, with Lock 1 behind. Piccadilly to Ancoats. Ashton Canal 10

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        Under Great Ancoats Street bridge, approaching Lock 1. A duplicate lock (now removed) had been built alongside to alleviate congestion back in the days when the canal was busy with coal traffic. Ashton Canal 11

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        Under Great Ancoats Street bridge, approaching Lock 1. A duplicate lock (now removed) had been built alongside to alleviate congestion back in the days when the canal was busy with coal traffic. Ashton Canal 11

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        Lock 1, looking eastwards towards Lock 2 from Great Ancoats Street. Ashton Canal 12

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        Lock 1, looking eastwards towards Lock 2 from Great Ancoats Street. Ashton Canal 12

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        Looking towards Lock 2, Ancoats. The towpath bridge on the left leads to the short Islington Arm. Lock Keeper's Cottage. Ashton Canal 13

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        Looking towards Lock 2, Ancoats. The towpath bridge on the left leads to the short Islington Arm. Lock Keeper's Cottage. Ashton Canal 13

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        Ashton Canal - Islington Branch. Ashton Canal 14

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        Ashton Canal - Islington Branch. Ashton Canal 14

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        Looking towards Lock 3. On the left is a new lift bridge that will eventually lead into a new canal arm. Ashton Canal 15

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        Looking towards Lock 3. On the left is a new lift bridge that will eventually lead into a new canal arm. Ashton Canal 15

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        Part of the New Islington canal arm. Ashton Canal 16

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        Part of the New Islington canal arm. Ashton Canal 16

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        Lock 3. Ancoats to Clayton. Ashton Canal 17

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        Lock 3. Ancoats to Clayton. Ashton Canal 17

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        Looking from Beswick street, the canal is lined for a short distance with former mills. At one time both sides of the canal were lined with mills for a considerable distance. This photo was taken in 1999. Since then the towpath has been improved and the nearest mill has been demolished. Ashton Canal 18

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        Looking from Beswick street, the canal is lined for a short distance with former mills. At one time both sides of the canal were lined with mills for a considerable distance. This photo was taken in 1999. Since then the towpath has been improved and the nearest mill has been demolished. Ashton Canal 18

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        Mantra Live Mcr. Ashton Canal 19

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        Mantra Live Mcr. Ashton Canal 19

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        Bradford Gasholder. Ashton Canal 20

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        Bradford Gasholder. Ashton Canal 20

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        After Cambrian Street Bridge, the canal curves round towards a very low railway bridge. The River Medlock passes below the canal at the same point. In the background is the Sports City stadium, used in the Commonwealth Games. Ashton Canal 21

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        After Cambrian Street Bridge, the canal curves round towards a very low railway bridge. The River Medlock passes below the canal at the same point. In the background is the Sports City stadium, used in the Commonwealth Games. Ashton Canal 21

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        Approaching Beswick Locks (4 and 5). The levels have been altered in this area to cope with mining subsidence and this has resulted in Lock 4 having a fall of only 3 feet 6 inches. Ashton Canal 22

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        Approaching Beswick Locks (4 and 5). The levels have been altered in this area to cope with mining subsidence and this has resulted in Lock 4 having a fall of only 3 feet 6 inches. Ashton Canal 22

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        Lock 5, Beswick, looking east. Lock 5 was known as Nan Fox's Lock, possibly from an occupant of the lock keeper's cottage that stood here until 1898. Ashton Canal 23

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        Lock 5, Beswick, looking east. Lock 5 was known as Nan Fox's Lock, possibly from an occupant of the lock keeper's cottage that stood here until 1898. Ashton Canal 23

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        Lock 6, looking west, with Forge Lane Bridge. This lock was known as Harry Garner's Lock. Ashton Canal 24

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        Lock 6, looking west, with Forge Lane Bridge. This lock was known as Harry Garner's Lock. Ashton Canal 24

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        Lock 7, Park Lock, with Alan Turing Way crossing behind. Ashton Canal 25

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        Lock 7, Park Lock, with Alan Turing Way crossing behind. Ashton Canal 25

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        The 1865 lock-keeper's house at Lock 7. Ashton Canal 26

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        The 1865 lock-keeper's house at Lock 7. Ashton Canal 26

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        Lock 7. The lock was named Park Lock after the nearby Philips Park, the world's first Municipal Park. Ashton Canal 27

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        Lock 7. The lock was named Park Lock after the nearby Philips Park, the world's first Municipal Park. Ashton Canal 27

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        New canalside housing above Lock 7. Ashton Canal 28

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        New canalside housing above Lock 7. Ashton Canal 28

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        Looking west from Ashton New Road, Clayton with the Manchester Velodrome, a cycling stadium, on the right and the Asda Walmart store on the left. Ashton Canal 29

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        Looking west from Ashton New Road, Clayton with the Manchester Velodrome, a cycling stadium, on the right and the Asda Walmart store on the left. Ashton Canal 29

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        Looking east at Lock 8, Clayton Lock, the first of the Clayton flight of locks. Ashton Canal 30

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        Looking east at Lock 8, Clayton Lock, the first of the Clayton flight of locks. Ashton Canal 30

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        Lock 8, Clayton. Ashton Canal 31

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        Lock 8, Clayton. Ashton Canal 31

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        Lock 9, Clayton, with Clayton Lane crossing on Six Acre Bridge. Ashton Canal 32

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        Lock 9, Clayton, with Clayton Lane crossing on Six Acre Bridge. Ashton Canal 32

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        Lock 9, Clayton Lane Lock, looking east towards Lock 10. Clayton to Fairfield. Ashton Canal 33

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        Lock 9, Clayton Lane Lock, looking east towards Lock 10. Clayton to Fairfield. Ashton Canal 33

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        Lock 10, Vinegar Lock, Clayton. The nearby vinegar works were demolished in the 1980s. Ashton Canal 34

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        Lock 10, Vinegar Lock, Clayton. The nearby vinegar works were demolished in the 1980s. Ashton Canal 34

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        Lock 10 has the distinction fo being the deepest narrow lock in Britain, with a fall of 13 feet 10 inches. Ashton Canal 35

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        Lock 10 has the distinction fo being the deepest narrow lock in Britain, with a fall of 13 feet 10 inches. Ashton Canal 35

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        Clayton Junction, looking west from Lock 11 (Juntion Lock) towards Lock 10. The Stockport Branch of the Ashton Canal (now infilled) went off under the bridge. Ashton Canal 36

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        Clayton Junction, looking west from Lock 11 (Juntion Lock) towards Lock 10. The Stockport Branch of the Ashton Canal (now infilled) went off under the bridge. Ashton Canal 36

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        Looking west from Lock 13 towards Lock 12, Clayton. Lock 12 was called Boneworks Lock after Bebbington's Boneworks, which stood nearby. Ashton Canal 37

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        Looking west from Lock 13 towards Lock 12, Clayton. Lock 12 was called Boneworks Lock after Bebbington's Boneworks, which stood nearby. Ashton Canal 37

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        Lock 13 at Crabtree Lane, Clayton, looking west, with the Strawberry Duck pub on the right. The two halves of Crabtree Lane were once linked by a swing bridge across the middle of the lock. Ashton Canal 38

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        Lock 13 at Crabtree Lane, Clayton, looking west, with the Strawberry Duck pub on the right. The two halves of Crabtree Lane were once linked by a swing bridge across the middle of the lock. Ashton Canal 38

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        Lock 14, Clayton, looking east towards Lock 15. Ashton Canal 39

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        Lock 14, Clayton, looking east towards Lock 15. Ashton Canal 39

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        Lock 15, Clayton, looking west, with Lock 14 in the distance. Ashton Canal 40

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        Lock 15, Clayton, looking west, with Lock 14 in the distance. Ashton Canal 40

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        Lock 16, Edge Lane Lock. the top lock of the Clayton flight, from Edge Lane Bridge. Ashton Canal 41

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        Lock 16, Edge Lane Lock. the top lock of the Clayton flight, from Edge Lane Bridge. Ashton Canal 41

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        Looking east from Lock 17 towards Lock 18, Fairfield. These two locks were converted into double (twin) locks to help prevent tailbacks on this busy lock flight. Ashton Canal 42

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        Looking east from Lock 17 towards Lock 18, Fairfield. These two locks were converted into double (twin) locks to help prevent tailbacks on this busy lock flight. Ashton Canal 42

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        The stone bridge across the end of Lock 18 at Fairfield, originally a double lock. The left hand lock is no longer used. Ashton Canal 43

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        The stone bridge across the end of Lock 18 at Fairfield, originally a double lock. The left hand lock is no longer used. Ashton Canal 43

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        Lock 18, Fairfield Lock, the top lock on the Ashton Canal, with the former Fairfield Junction beyond. The disused lock to the left was the original lock before a second lock was built to reduce queues. The main line of the Ashton Canal turns right after the lock, while the former Hollinwood Branch went continued ahead, then curved to the left. Ashton Canal, Fairfield Lock (#18). Ashton Canal 44

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        Lock 18, Fairfield Lock, the top lock on the Ashton Canal, with the former Fairfield Junction beyond. The disused lock to the left was the original lock before a second lock was built to reduce queues. The main line of the Ashton Canal turns right after the lock, while the former Hollinwood Branch went continued ahead, then curved to the left. Ashton Canal, Fairfield Lock (#18). Ashton Canal 44

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        Ashton Canal, Lock#18 (Fairfield Junction). Ashton Canal 45

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        Ashton Canal, Lock#18 (Fairfield Junction). Ashton Canal 45

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        The lock keeper's house alongside Lock 18 at Fairfield. Ashton Canal 46

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        The lock keeper's house alongside Lock 18 at Fairfield. Ashton Canal 46

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        Fairfield Junction, with the re-opened first section of the Hollinwood Branch to the left and the main line towards Ashton to the right. Ashton Canal 47

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        Fairfield Junction, with the re-opened first section of the Hollinwood Branch to the left and the main line towards Ashton to the right. Ashton Canal 47

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        Market Street Bridge, Droylsden. Ashton Canal 48

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        Market Street Bridge, Droylsden. Ashton Canal 48

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        Looking back westwards to Audenshaw Bridge (A635) with the former Robertson's jam factory (now demolished) in the distance. Ashton Canal 49

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        Looking back westwards to Audenshaw Bridge (A635) with the former Robertson's jam factory (now demolished) in the distance. Ashton Canal 49

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        Mind your head! Lumb Lane Bridge is the lowest on the canal and has claimed a few boat chimneys! Ashton Canal 50

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        Mind your head! Lumb Lane Bridge is the lowest on the canal and has claimed a few boat chimneys! Ashton Canal 50

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        Pleasant canal-side properties in Audenshaw. Ashton Canal 51

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        Pleasant canal-side properties in Audenshaw. Ashton Canal 51

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        Art Deco-style house by the winding hole in Audenshaw. Ashton Canal 52

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        Art Deco-style house by the winding hole in Audenshaw. Ashton Canal 52

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        Approaching the M60 motorway bridge in Audenshaw, with a hazy glimpse of the Pennines in the distance. Ashton Canal 53

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        Approaching the M60 motorway bridge in Audenshaw, with a hazy glimpse of the Pennines in the distance. Ashton Canal 53

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        Passing the Ashton Packet Boat Company's Guide Bridge boatyard, the change-over point for Shire Cruisers' cross-Pennine hire boats. Ashton Canal 54

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        Passing the Ashton Packet Boat Company's Guide Bridge boatyard, the change-over point for Shire Cruisers' cross-Pennine hire boats. Ashton Canal 54

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        The Ashton Packet Boat Company's Guide Bridge boatyard. In this area, boats were once loaded with coal from Ashton Moss Colliery which, when it opened in 1882, was the deepest pit in the world. Ashton Canal 55

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        The Ashton Packet Boat Company's Guide Bridge boatyard. In this area, boats were once loaded with coal from Ashton Moss Colliery which, when it opened in 1882, was the deepest pit in the world. Ashton Canal 55

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        Looking back westwards to Hanover Street bridge (China Bridge), Audenshaw, with Guide Bridge boatyard beyond. Ashton Canal 56

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        Looking back westwards to Hanover Street bridge (China Bridge), Audenshaw, with Guide Bridge boatyard beyond. Ashton Canal 56

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        This charmless bridge carries the new motorway link road from Guide Bridge to Ashton Moss. Ashton Canal 57

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        This charmless bridge carries the new motorway link road from Guide Bridge to Ashton Moss. Ashton Canal 57

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        Guide Bridge Mill, a former cotton mill, stands behind this disused railway bridge. Ashton Canal 58

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        Guide Bridge Mill, a former cotton mill, stands behind this disused railway bridge. Ashton Canal 58

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        Guide Bridge. Not many canal bridges have a railway station and an area named after them. The station was originally named Ashton under Lyne and Hooley Hill, but was re-named when other stations were opened closer to the centre of Ashton. The bridge itself got its name from a guide post at the road junction above it. The bridge has been extended at both sides to more than double its original width and is now almost a short tunnel. Guide Bridge to Ashton. Ashton Canal 59

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        Guide Bridge. Not many canal bridges have a railway station and an area named after them. The station was originally named Ashton under Lyne and Hooley Hill, but was re-named when other stations were opened closer to the centre of Ashton. The bridge itself got its name from a guide post at the road junction above it. The bridge has been extended at both sides to more than double its original width and is now almost a short tunnel. Guide Bridge to Ashton. Ashton Canal 59

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        A new ramp opened in 2019, linking the canal towpath with Guide Lane, next to Guide Bridge Station. Ashton Canal 60

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        A new ramp opened in 2019, linking the canal towpath with Guide Lane, next to Guide Bridge Station. Ashton Canal 60

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        Looking back towards Guide Bridge, with the spire of St Stephen's Church in the background. Ashton Canal 61

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        Looking back towards Guide Bridge, with the spire of St Stephen's Church in the background. Ashton Canal 61

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        Former cotton mills alongside the canal near Guide Bridge. Ashton Canal 62

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        Former cotton mills alongside the canal near Guide Bridge. Ashton Canal 62

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        Just past Oxford Mills, the towpath climbs over a bridge that once spanned the entrance to a short arm running parallel with the canal. This was Prince's Dock, which served a small railway-canal interchange. A single spur ran down an incline from the rail sidings to towpath level alongside the arm. Ashton Canal 63

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        Just past Oxford Mills, the towpath climbs over a bridge that once spanned the entrance to a short arm running parallel with the canal. This was Prince's Dock, which served a small railway-canal interchange. A single spur ran down an incline from the rail sidings to towpath level alongside the arm. Ashton Canal 63

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        Walk Mill Bridge, otherwise known as Margaret Street Bridge, re-built in 2013. Ashton Canal 64

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        Walk Mill Bridge, otherwise known as Margaret Street Bridge, re-built in 2013. Ashton Canal 64

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        Approaching Ashton under Lyne, the three arched Dukinfield Aqueduct over the River Tame can be seen to the right from Margaret Street bridge. Junction Mill, seen on the left in this old photo, has since been demolished and replaced by modern apartments. Ashton Canal 65

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        Approaching Ashton under Lyne, the three arched Dukinfield Aqueduct over the River Tame can be seen to the right from Margaret Street bridge. Junction Mill, seen on the left in this old photo, has since been demolished and replaced by modern apartments. Ashton Canal 65

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        The historic octagonal chimney is all that remains of Junction Mill. The site of the mill is now occupied by modern apartments. Ashton Canal 66

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        The historic octagonal chimney is all that remains of Junction Mill. The site of the mill is now occupied by modern apartments. Ashton Canal 66

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        Looking towards Portland Basin in Ashton under Lyne. Ashton Canal 67

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        Looking towards Portland Basin in Ashton under Lyne. Ashton Canal 67

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        Looking back to Walk Mill Bridge. Ashton Canal 68

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        Looking back to Walk Mill Bridge. Ashton Canal 68

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        Portland Basin, Ashton under Lyne - the junction with the Peak Forest Canal. Ashton Canal 69

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        Portland Basin, Ashton under Lyne - the junction with the Peak Forest Canal. Ashton Canal 69

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        Towpath Bridge at Portland Basin, across the entrance to the Peak Forest Canal. Dukinfield Aqueduct, which crosses the River Tame beyond this towpath bridge, was historically part of the Ashton Canal so the junction with the Peak Forest is really on the far side of the aqueduct, marked by a mile stone. Ashton Canal 70

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        Towpath Bridge at Portland Basin, across the entrance to the Peak Forest Canal. Dukinfield Aqueduct, which crosses the River Tame beyond this towpath bridge, was historically part of the Ashton Canal so the junction with the Peak Forest is really on the far side of the aqueduct, marked by a mile stone. Ashton Canal 70

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        The former Ashton Canal Company Warehouse, built in 1834, opposite the junction with the Peak Forest Canal. Rebuilt after a major fire, the building now houses the Portland Basin Museum. Boats of the Wooden Canal Boat Society are moored at the wharf outside. Ashton Canal 71

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        The former Ashton Canal Company Warehouse, built in 1834, opposite the junction with the Peak Forest Canal. Rebuilt after a major fire, the building now houses the Portland Basin Museum. Boats of the Wooden Canal Boat Society are moored at the wharf outside. Ashton Canal 71

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        The former Ashton Canal Company Warehouse, built in 1834, opposite the junction with the Peak Forest Canal. Rebuilt after a major fire, the building now houses the Portland Basin Museum. Boats of the Wooden Canal Boat Society are moored at the wharf outside. Ashton Canal 72

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        The former Ashton Canal Company Warehouse, built in 1834, opposite the junction with the Peak Forest Canal. Rebuilt after a major fire, the building now houses the Portland Basin Museum. Boats of the Wooden Canal Boat Society are moored at the wharf outside. Ashton Canal 72

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        Looking back from Portland Basin towards the chimney of Junction Mill. The Peak Forest Canal emerges from the bridge on the left to join the Ashton Canal. Portland Basin Museum is across the canal to the right. Ashton Canal 73

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        Looking back from Portland Basin towards the chimney of Junction Mill. The Peak Forest Canal emerges from the bridge on the left to join the Ashton Canal. Portland Basin Museum is across the canal to the right. Ashton Canal 73

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        Looking eastwards from Portland Basin with new apartments on the site of the former Tudor Mill on the left. Ahead can be seen Cavendish Mill and the steeple of Albion Church. Ashton Canal 74

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        Looking eastwards from Portland Basin with new apartments on the site of the former Tudor Mill on the left. Ahead can be seen Cavendish Mill and the steeple of Albion Church. Ashton Canal 74

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        Looking east along the Ashton Canal. towards Cavendish Street, with Cavendish Mill, now converted to apartments, on the left. Ashton Canal 75

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        Looking east along the Ashton Canal. towards Cavendish Street, with Cavendish Mill, now converted to apartments, on the left. Ashton Canal 75

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        Passing below Cavendish Street, the canal ahead runs through a tunnel below Asda. Ashton Canal 76

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        Passing below Cavendish Street, the canal ahead runs through a tunnel below Asda. Ashton Canal 76

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        Looking back westwards from Asda to Cavendish Mill. Ashton Canal 77

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        Looking back westwards from Asda to Cavendish Mill. Ashton Canal 77

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        Whitelands Basin was the eastern terminus of the Ashton Canal. Coal from Hurst and Dukinfield was brought to the canal here. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal begins under the bridge. Lock 1W of the Huddersfield Canal is immediately behind the bridge. There is a separate horse tunnel alongside the canal bridge. On the left was the site of the country's last manufacturer of 'donkey stone,' used for brightening up doorsteps and window sills. Ashton Canal 78

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        Whitelands Basin was the eastern terminus of the Ashton Canal. Coal from Hurst and Dukinfield was brought to the canal here. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal begins under the bridge. Lock 1W of the Huddersfield Canal is immediately behind the bridge. There is a separate horse tunnel alongside the canal bridge. On the left was the site of the country's last manufacturer of 'donkey stone,' used for brightening up doorsteps and window sills. Ashton Canal 78

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        Looking back along the Ashton Canal from the newly landscaped Donkey Stone Wharf at Whitelands Basin. There are now permanent boat moorings along the offside of the canal here. Ashton Canal 79

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        Looking back along the Ashton Canal from the newly landscaped Donkey Stone Wharf at Whitelands Basin. There are now permanent boat moorings along the offside of the canal here. Ashton Canal 79

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        Whitelands Bridge and the start of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Note the separate horse tunnel alongside the canal bridge. Ashton Canal 80

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        Whitelands Bridge and the start of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Note the separate horse tunnel alongside the canal bridge. Ashton Canal 80

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        Map. Ashton Canal 81

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        Map. Ashton Canal 82

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        Map of Ashton Canal and its branches. Ashton Canal 83

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        Map of Ashton Canal and its branches. Ashton Canal 83

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        Map of Ashton Canal, its branches and connecting waterways. Ashton Canal 84

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        Map of Ashton Canal, its branches and connecting waterways. Ashton Canal 84

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