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Projects and Appeals > England and Wales > Rochdale Canal

Rochdale Canal

The historic, 202 year old canal Rochdale Canal runs for 33 miles between Manchester and Sowerby Bridge in West Yorkshire. Following the closure of local mills and its subsequent decline in use, the canal was fully re-opened in 2002 thanks to a £23 million restoration programme.

Today, The Waterways Trust is working with people living along the historic canal to help realise the true potential of this restored waterway.

Saturday 11 July – Sunday 19 July 2009

Rochdale Canal Festival

Come and join a week of FREE fun packed activities and discover the Rochdale Canal. Activities include guided walks, bike rides, canoe and angling taster sessions, boat rides, wildlife workshops, art and photographic competitions, fun days and much more. Click here to download a full programme for the week-long festival.

For more information about our projects and activities along the Rochdale Canal contact:

Lucy Rogers
Development Manager
Lucy.rogers@thewaterwaystrust.org.uk
0161 242 8216

 


Volunteers help remove litter from along the Rochdale Canal


Children from Holy Rosary School in Oldham decorate bat wings as part of the Britain’s Bats event