Virtual Cruise - Ashton under Lyne to Hyde (1)

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Portland Basin, Ashton under Lyne
The Peak Forest Canal leaves the Ashton Canal here at Portland Basin, passing under the stone towpath bridge on the right and across the Dukinfield aqueduct over the River Tame.
Dukinfield Aqueduct
Looking back across Dukinfield Aqueduct to the Ashton Canal and Portland Basin Museum.
Peak Forest Canal at Dukinfield
The surroundings quickly become surprisingly green and attractive. Looking back towards Ashton from the canal at Dukinfield.
Dukinfield Lift Bridge
The lift bridge at Dukinfield, looking south.
passing Dukinfield
A surprisingly green section as the canal passes Dukinfield.
Looking north from Globe Square, Dukinfield
Looking back northwards from the bridge at Globe Square, Dukinfield.

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