Category Archives: Yorkshire

Aug 9

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Rochdale canal: Well, the canal has many redeeming features and some that are definitely on the disappointing side. We climbed the eastern side with new friends Gary and Liz. We stayed just outside Todmorden at Walsden and enjoyed Grandma … Continue reading →

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August 5

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The middle Pennine crossing. We made our way up the Aire and Calder navigation. Engine issues are history; replacement thermostat was what was needed. Although the weather continues mostly cool and cloudy with intermittent showers, there are moments of sunshine … Continue reading →

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Nov 28

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Back in England. Finished the Scottish adventure with a (long) drive back. Drove through north Yorkshire National Park, with a delightful experience, but not that restful as we wend from Sedburgh through to Ripon. It was very different to see … Continue reading →

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Sept 18

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Wow! We finishes the 74 locks and 32 km of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, and it lived up to its reputation as a wonder of the canal system. Spectacular views, amazing engineering, the Standedge tunnel, and all. Only the last … Continue reading →

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Sept 15

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Sorry about the delay for the past few days. As we ascended the Huddersfield Narrow canal, we found ourselves in a beautiful, remote, picturesque valley (the Colne River valley). Awesome and really pleasant- but no internet service- even in Marsden. … Continue reading →

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Sept 9

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Arrived in Huddersfield after a really gruelling day: only 11 locks on the Calder and Hebble and Huddersfield Wide, but they are really heavy, slow, and VERY tight for my 60′ boat (I knew that- they are advertized at 57’6″- … Continue reading →

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Sept 6

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Stanley Ferry. This is one of the major workshops for Canal and River Trust, where they make lock gates for all over. Interestingly, they are piled along the canal, and there is a constant stream of water pumped over them- … Continue reading →

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August 27

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Sheffield. A city really trying to re-invent itself, as the city changes from the industrial steel-making centre to a cosmopolitan university city, with industries that are sustainable (and not so polluting!). The trip into Sheffield was up the Tinsley flight … Continue reading →

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August 22

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

I had a chance to tour the southern Pennines, with a train ride through the southern dales (lots of tunnels) but really pretty country. Then, a drive back from Burnley where I had parked the car for the last month. … Continue reading →

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