![Portland Basin, Ashton under Lyne](../ashton/ash600.jpg)
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](ash311.jpg)
Looking back across Dukinfield Aqueduct to the Ashton Canal and Portland Basin Museum.
![Peak Forest Canal at Dukinfield Aqueduct](pf310.jpg)
Strictly speaking, Dukinfield Aqueduct was a branch of the Ashton Canal and the Peak Forest Canal starts at the south-east end of the aqueduct. This canal boundary is maked by a "zero" milestone against the end of the parapet wall.
![Peak Forest Canal at Dukinfield](pf065.jpg)
The surroundings quickly become surprisingly green and attractive. Looking back towards Ashton from the canal at Dukinfield.
![Peak Forest Canal at Dukinfield](pf335.jpg)
A few stone blocks are the only reminder of the old gas works basin and wharf that was once alongside the canal in Dukinfield.
![Dukinfield Lift Bridge](pf061.jpg)
Stanley Lift Bridge at Dukinfield, looking south.
![passing Dukinfield](pf101.jpg)
A surprisingly green section as the canal passes Dukinfield.
![Dog Lane Bridge at Globe Square, Dukinfield](pf334.jpg)
Dog Lane Bridge, near Globe Square, Dukinfield, carries Ashton Street across the canal.
![Looking north from Dog Lane Bridge, Dukinfield](pf066.jpg)
Looking back northwards from Dog Lane Bridge, Dukinfield.