Rochdale Canal

The Rochdale Canal runs from Manchester to Sowerby Bridge, passing through Rochdale. It passes over the Pennines and therefore there are many locks to negotiate. In 32 miles there are 91 locks, so not a canal for the faint-hearted. Saying that, there are magnificent views, attractive villages and lots of designated walks.

Manchester

Newton Heath

Failsworth

Slattocks

Castleton

Rochdale

Milnrow

Smithy Bridge

Littleborough

Summit

Walsden

Todmorden

Hebden Bridge

Heptonstall

Mytholmroyd

Luddenden Foot

Sowerby Bridge