Virtual Cruise - Hyde to Romiley (1)

Captain Clarke's roving bridge at Woodend, Hyde
Leaving Hyde, the canal passes under another roving bridge as the towpath changes sides yet again. This bridge, at Woodend Lane, has been named Captain Clarke's Bridge.
Footbridge, Hyde
The canal passes Gower Hey Wood on the right and passes under a footbridge.
canal near Hyde
The canal passes fields to the east (left) and the wooded valley of the River Tame to the west.
Apethorne Aqueduct
The canal crosses Apethorne Aqueduct, although this usually goes unnoticed by the passing boaters.
Apethorne Aqueduct
Apethorne Aqueduct from the lane running beneath.
Footbridge near Apethorne Aqueduct
Footbridge near Apethorne Aqueduct.
narrows near Apethorne Aqueduct
There is a stop-plank narrows just after the canal crosses Apethorne Aqueduct.
bridge between Hyde and Romiley
Bridge 10, Murray's Bridge, near Unity Mills.
Unity Mills
Unity Mills are situated on the hillside overlooking the canal near Romiley. This was originally called Trianon Mill and had a crane and wharf beside the canal.
footbridge at Woodley
Gravel Bank Bridge, approaching Woodley. A swing bridge has been replaced with this footbridge.
Bankfield Bridge at Woodley
Bankfield Bridge at Woodley.

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