The Rochdale Canal leaves the Calder and Hebble Navigation to the left opposite the sign.

Looking back towards the start of the Rochdale Canal, the Wainhouse Tower in Halifax looks down from the skyline. On the left is a warehouse undergoing renovation.

The canal climbs two locks before entering the new Tuel Tunnel. The next section of canal had been blocked and was re-built along a new line.

Going through Tuel Tunnel towards the lock.

Entering Tuel Lock, which replaces the former Locks 3 and 4. This is the deepest inland waterway lock in Britain, with a drop of around twenty feet. It has two sets of lower gates so that water can be saved when shorter boats pass through.

Rising up in Tuel Lock.

The lock may only be operated by the lock keeper. Telephone 01422 316678 for more information about opening hours.

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