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Bugsworth Basin

A walk along the canal is on promise today as we explore the peak Forest Canal for about 5km in both directions starting from here, its terminus. See PiP for alternative view.

Bugsworth Canal Basin on the Peak Forest Canal, and not far from the town of Whaley Bridge, was once the largest and busiest inland port on the narrow canal system and the only one to survive intact.
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Jaap van 't Veen said:

beautifully composed Herb.
10 days ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

beautiful
10 days ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

Happy Sunday:)
10 days ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Remarquable et excellente prise plongeante de ce superbe bassin.
Bon dimanche paisible et salutaire.
10 days ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

Looks a nice canal to walk Herb with blue sky and sunshine.
Have a great day.
Gordon
10 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

It is a fine stretch from here and this Basin, so full of history was fascinating. Unfortunately we missed two detours that would have made things even better. Not far from the canal and almost in sight from us on the canal is the Torrs Riverside Park and Millennium walkway described as a Not-to-be-missed 175-yard aerial walkway spanning a cliffside above the River Goyt and we also missed a nearby reservoir. A great pity as we did a relatively repetitive 7 mile walk along here. Ah well maybe anther time.

Cheers. Herb
9 days ago

Keith Burton said:

A beautiful location, especially on a sunny day. It must be a lovely walk along the canal Herb.

Very nicely composed and taken, with an interesting PiP as a bonus. Super work my friend.
10 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Thanks Keith, yes this historical spot was very nice in the rare for us sunshine. Glad you liked the PiP. See my reply to Toz above for more.

Cheers, Herb
9 days ago

William Sutherland said:

Superb shots!
9 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to William Sutherland:

Thanks William.
9 days ago ( translate )

MaggsMep said:

Beautifully shot with great details Herb.
9 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to MaggsMep:

Cheers Maggs, glad you liked it.
9 days ago

David G Johnson said:

A great shot Herb,. capturing lots of interest,. I always marvel at the engineering that goes into the building of canals years ago,..planning the route itself - overflows and top up supplies from rivers to cater for all conditions - all had to be worked out... Keep well - and Cheers' from > Dj.
9 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to David G Johnson:

Glad you liked this David. Yes, our canals where quite marvellous as main transportation routes. The basin would have been a real hub of activity.

Best Wishes. Herb
9 days ago