Virtual Cruise - Ashton under Lyne to Hyde (2)


Dukinfield Hall Bridge
Dukinfield Hall Bridge.
boatyard at Newton
Approaching a small boatyard at Newton, between Dukinfield and Hyde.
Newton Hall Bridge, Newton
Looking south towards Hyde at Newton Hall Bridge, Dunkirk Lane, Newton.
Motorway bridge, Hyde
The M67 motorway bridge, approaching Hyde.
canalside housing, Hyde
As the canal enters Hyde, it passes a new canalside housing development.
Manchester Road bridge, Hyde
Approaching Manchester Road bridge, coming into Hyde, the canal passes these converted warehouses.
Roving bridge alongside Manchester Road bridge, Hyde
The A57 Manchester Road bridge, looking north.
Alongside the road bridge is this "roving bridge" or "changeline bridge" where the towpath changes sides, designed so that horses could cross from one side to the other without the tow ropes having to be detached.
Mills at Hyde
Passing Hyde, looking south, the canal is lined with mills and industrial buildings.

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