Category Archives: South Pennines

August 13

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

We’ve moved along from the Rochdale. We spent a day in Manchester, visiting the Museum of Science and Industry, and really got a great impression of the focus of innovation that centered on Manchester and drove much of the industrial … Continue reading →

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Aug 9

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Rochdale canal: Well, the canal has many redeeming features and some that are definitely on the disappointing side. We climbed the eastern side with new friends Gary and Liz. We stayed just outside Todmorden at Walsden and enjoyed Grandma … Continue reading →

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August 5

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The middle Pennine crossing. We made our way up the Aire and Calder navigation. Engine issues are history; replacement thermostat was what was needed. Although the weather continues mostly cool and cloudy with intermittent showers, there are moments of sunshine … Continue reading →

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Sept 26

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Pat and Kerry Coxen arrived today, starting their new adventures in retirement, in Britain. We’ve travelled before and have always planned to make Wandering Canuck our travel base for shared adventures for a while. I’ve had a few days of … Continue reading →

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Sept 19

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Finished the Peak Forest Canal this evening, and what an experience. The canal is perched on the edge of steep hills, and provides great views throughout. We went to Whaley Bridge overnight, and moored in a very noisy basin (busy … Continue reading →

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Sept 18

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Wow! We finishes the 74 locks and 32 km of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, and it lived up to its reputation as a wonder of the canal system. Spectacular views, amazing engineering, the Standedge tunnel, and all. Only the last … Continue reading →

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Sept 15

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Sorry about the delay for the past few days. As we ascended the Huddersfield Narrow canal, we found ourselves in a beautiful, remote, picturesque valley (the Colne River valley). Awesome and really pleasant- but no internet service- even in Marsden. … Continue reading →

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Sept 11

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Anne and Mike arrived, and we spent the first day exploring Huddersfield, and going to the National Coal Mining Museum. The mine museum was great, and included an underground tour of the actual mine works. Very different than mine tours … Continue reading →

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