Piccadilly to Ancoats (1) - Virtual canal trip along the Ashton Canal

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junction of Ashton Canal with Rochdale Canal
On the left of the picture is the entrance to the Ashton Canal from the Rochdale Canal just east of Dale Street, close to Piccadilly Station. Beyong the bridge under Ducie Street is the location of the former large Ashton Canal Basin, much of which later became a railway goods yard.
Ashton Canal Basin
The remnant of the former Ashton Canal Basin with the huge railway warehouse beyond.
Jutland Street Bridge
Looking west to Jutland Street Bridge. The canal turns sharp right beyond the bridge to join the Rochdale Canal.
Store Street Aqueduct
Looking east across Store Street Aqueduct towards Piccadilly Village.
Piccadilly Village
Looking west along the canal at the new development called Piccadilly Village.

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