The Huddersfield Narrow Canal, was officially re-opened to navigation between Ashton under Lyne and Dobcross on April 9th 2001, and the section between Dobcross and Huddersfield on the 1st of May 2001. The first electric tug took a journey through the Standedge tunnel (reputed to be one of the longest, some three and a quarter miles, deepest and darkest canal tunnels in the world) that day, and in May 2002 we visited the area and were able to take a short trip into the tunnel. You can find out more about the canal by clicking on this link Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Below are some pictures taken that day of our trip and walk around the area:

	A big sign at the site giving details of the area.
	This lovely stone bridge is just one of the many attractive features in this area.
	View of one of the entrances to the Standedge Tunnel.
	Now this is what you call a pebbly brook!
	A lovely view of another section of the brook.
	The group taking a rest after walking all of several hundred yards!:-)
	"Think we'll pollute the brook if we take our boots off and paddle for a while?"
	"If you're going to jump at least go up the deep end!"
	"Sorry lads, the pubs shut - you'll have to sup watter!"
	"Think he's gone off to look for an off-licence!"
	On board the barge for a trip up the tunnel.