The Rochdale Canal, Calder & Hebble navigations combined with the Leeds and Liverpool Canal come together to form the Pennine Canals. These canals span across the rolling countryside from the coastline and connect Northern Cities such as Manchester and Leeds via the canal waterways. The Rochdale Canal navigation was built after the Calder & Hebble, and formed at the historic basin at Sowerby Bridge, which is where the Sowerby Bridge marina is situated.
Cruising Suggestions from Sowerby Bridge Marina:
Short Breaks: Cruising east from the basin on the Rochdale Canal for a weekend boating holiday you can reach Hebden Bridge and Todmorden before turning your hire boat around to return to the marina. To reach these towns you can expect to experience a tunnel navigation followed by operating the deepest locks in the country, Tuel Lane Lock. After this exciting descent, the canal gradually leads you up through the fields and past cobbled houses of Hebden Bridge. Mooring here you can explore Hebden by foot, originally a small mill town, which produced woollen goods. The town is full of literary history populated by those looking for artist inspiration within the Yorkshire Pennine views. Departing the mill town you and your hire boat will wind through the forests and countryside views to Todmorden, situated in a connection of three deep valleys. The area is perfect for trekking, bird watching and horse riding. Todmorden is full of impressive Victorian architecture and a wealth of independent shops.
Weekly Hire: For the longer holidays, on the return trip why not continue East past the Sowerby Bridge marina onto the Calder and Hebble. This will take to you Brighouse with plentiful pubs for the afternoon and mooring spaces in the town, this in an ideal place to stop for an afternoon meal and relax by the canal side.
One Way Options! For those who are experienced and enjoy more active canal holidays, there are a few one way options on selected boats from Sowerby Bridge to Foulridge. On a one week holiday travelling via Leeds City Centre on the Calder & Hebble Navigation and Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Or for a two week holiday travelling down the Rochdale Canal via Manchester and onto the Leeds & Liverpool Canal from the west. Transfers will be arranged upon your arrival to return you to your car following your one way adventure!
With so much to do and see on the Pennine Canals, you will find something to suit every member of the family on a canal boat holiday in Northern England.
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