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Rochdale Canal Towpath
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Starting from
New Islington
'For boaters, this Canal is a peaceful place to escape the crowds. The towpath is probably the easiest walking route through the Pennines, taking you into the heart of the hills at a relatively gentle gradient. However, there is also plenty of access to more challenging routes for serious hiking.'
Type of Walk
Longer distance range
Distance (miles)
33
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See also
Rochdale Canal Maps [Waterway Routes]
'The Rochdale Canal re-opened to boats in 2002 after an ambitious volunteer restoration project that brought an end to more than 50 years without through navigation. Obstacles had included two motorways, countless road blockages and a scheme to fill the channel with concrete ...'
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