Leeds and Liverpool: from Colne to Barnoldswick

This is the route that I took on Tuesday August 13th 2019 when walking the Leeds and Liverpool from Colne to Barnoldswick. It is 12.5K long.

KML for the above route as a line
KML for the above route as a series of points

Here are some photos I took. If you want to see a photo in hi-res, click on it.

	Today's trip starts partway up the Barrowford Locks near Colne. Photo 0777 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:31:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.85310,-2.20048 which is SD869397 and this point was reached after walking 1.514K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is lock 49. Photo 0778 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:33:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.85396,-2.20052 which is SD869398 and this point was reached after walking 1.624K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's Pendle Hill again! Photo 0780 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:34:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.85486,-2.20139 which is SD868399 and this point was reached after walking 1.74K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0781 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:35:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.85570,-2.20237 which is SD868400 and this point was reached after walking 1.855K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Barrowford Reservoir. Photo 0784 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:39:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.85807,-2.20194 which is SD868402 and this point was reached after walking 2.134K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is lock 45, the Top Lock of the Barrowford Locks. Photo 0785 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:41:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.85888,-2.20111 which is SD869403 and this point was reached after walking 2.243K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the Breeze. It looks as if it might be leaving soon. Photo 0786 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:42:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.85947,-2.20032 which is SD869404 and this point was reached after walking 2.338K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I saw this boat yesterday. Photo 0787 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:43:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.85956,-2.20022 which is SD869404 and this point was reached after walking 2.35K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the Sapphire from Lord Vernon's Wharf. It is advertising that its location is available on ... Photo 0788 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:44:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.85979,-2.20002 which is SD869404 and this point was reached after walking 2.39K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... a geogaching website. Photo 0789 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:44:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.85986,-2.19997 which is SD869404 and this point was reached after walking 2.399K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I also saw this boat yesterday. Photo 0792 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:44:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.86036,-2.19978 which is SD870405 and this point was reached after walking 2.456K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Putting moorings on a curve has its consequences. Photo 0793 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:48:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.86224,-2.19729 which is SD871407 and this point was reached after walking 2.728K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Blacko Tower, aka Stansfield Tower. Photo 0797 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:51:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.86388,-2.19693 which is SD871409 and this point was reached after walking 2.913K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0800 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:54:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.86538,-2.19669 which is SD872410 and this point was reached after walking 3.085K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0801 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 08:59:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.86834,-2.19369 which is SD874414 and this point was reached after walking 3.473K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the Western portal of Foulridge Tunnel. It's one way working which is controlled by a traffic light system. It's currently at red for those wanting to go Eastwards. Photo 0803 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:03:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87048,-2.19188 which is SD875416 and this point was reached after walking 3.741K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The sign says that the tunnel is 1488 metres long and it takes about 20 minutes to go through it. Photo 0805 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:04:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87048,-2.19189 which is SD875416 and this point was reached after walking 3.744K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0806 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:04:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87050,-2.19184 which is SD875416 and this point was reached after walking 3.748K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	As there's no towpath through the tunnel, I have to find my own way over the top. I guess in olden days the horses that were used to pull the barges also trod this track. Photo 0813 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:15:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87286,-2.18569 which is SD879419 and this point was reached after walking 4.27K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Eventually I get to the Eastern portal and I can see a boat coming through. So the lights must have changed to green. As you can see they are red at this end. And that is why ... Photo 0814 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:34:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87865,-2.17134 which is SD888425 and this point was reached after walking 5.785K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	.. this boat and ... Photo 0815 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:47:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87857,-2.17158 which is SD888425 and this point was reached after walking 5.898K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... this boat are waiting. Although there's no information on the boards saying when the lights change, one of the boaters says they are expecting it to change at 1000. So I guess they went to green at the Western portal at 0930. Photo 0816 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:47:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87871,-2.17145 which is SD888425 and this point was reached after walking 5.918K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And here's the boat leaving the tunnel. It's the Breeze that I saw earlier. Photo 0817 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:48:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87870,-2.17144 which is SD888425 and this point was reached after walking 5.926K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0818 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:48:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87871,-2.17144 which is SD888425 and this point was reached after walking 5.927K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0820 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:49:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87872,-2.17144 which is SD888425 and this point was reached after walking 5.929K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0821 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:49:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87873,-2.17145 which is SD888425 and this point was reached after walking 5.93K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's another boat leaving the tunnel. Photo 0822 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:51:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87871,-2.17140 which is SD888425 and this point was reached after walking 5.939K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0823 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:51:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87870,-2.17140 which is SD888425 and this point was reached after walking 5.939K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0824 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:52:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87871,-2.17139 which is SD888425 and this point was reached after walking 5.939K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0826 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:52:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87871,-2.17140 which is SD888425 and this point was reached after walking 5.94K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This signboard has lots of information about Foulridge. Photo 0828 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:53:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87876,-2.17108 which is SD888425 and this point was reached after walking 5.979K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0829 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:53:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87878,-2.17105 which is SD889425 and this point was reached after walking 5.982K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0830 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:53:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87878,-2.17105 which is SD889425 and this point was reached after walking 5.982K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0831 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:53:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87884,-2.17100 which is SD889425 and this point was reached after walking 5.99K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Even Bluebird Holidays make it to Foulridge Tunnel! Photo 0832 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:54:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.87977,-2.17126 which is SD888426 and this point was reached after walking 6.101K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's my day for moving boats. Photo 0834 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:58:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.88222,-2.17110 which is SD888429 and this point was reached after walking 6.384K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0835 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 09:58:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.88277,-2.17102 which is SD889430 and this point was reached after walking 6.446K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0836 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:05:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.88716,-2.17120 which is SD888435 and this point was reached after walking 6.949K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0838 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:07:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.88861,-2.17192 which is SD888436 and this point was reached after walking 7.12K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The second boat that came through the tunnel is overtaking me. Photo 0839 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:07:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.88872,-2.17195 which is SD888436 and this point was reached after walking 7.132K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0840 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:09:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89007,-2.17247 which is SD888438 and this point was reached after walking 7.291K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0841 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:10:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89103,-2.17262 which is SD888439 and this point was reached after walking 7.406K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And so I leave Lancashire and arrive in Yorkshire. Photo 0843 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:11:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89140,-2.17247 which is SD888439 and this point was reached after walking 7.448K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0845 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:14:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89257,-2.17142 which is SD888441 and this point was reached after walking 7.6K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Today's heron ... Photo 0851 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:18:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89437,-2.17138 which is SD888443 and this point was reached after walking 7.808K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0852 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:19:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89441,-2.17137 which is SD888443 and this point was reached after walking 7.813K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... which soon takes off ... Photo 0855 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:20:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89445,-2.17140 which is SD888443 and this point was reached after walking 7.818K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0856 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:20:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89445,-2.17140 which is SD888443 and this point was reached after walking 7.818K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0859 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:20:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89445,-2.17140 which is SD888443 and this point was reached after walking 7.818K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... to land on the opposite bank. Photo 0864 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:20:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89454,-2.17131 which is SD888443 and this point was reached after walking 7.829K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0865 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:23:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89571,-2.17093 which is SD889444 and this point was reached after walking 7.976K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A lot of moored boats. Photo 0866 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:26:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89780,-2.17127 which is SD888446 and this point was reached after walking 8.214K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the Leonada that seems to be owned by L.White and A.Gaskell. At the back of the boat, they have an advert for the Feather and Gaskell Dry Dock. That's the dry dock that I saw yesterday in Burnley. Photo 0869 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:27:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89813,-2.17140 which is SD888447 and this point was reached after walking 8.254K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's another boat coming towards me. Photo 0870 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:28:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89894,-2.17169 which is SD888448 and this point was reached after walking 8.346K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The "ELWY" is the East Lancashire/West Yorkshire Boat Club. Photo 0873 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:30:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89974,-2.17185 which is SD888449 and this point was reached after walking 8.439K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The boat is called Aries. Photo 0875 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:30:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.89997,-2.17178 which is SD888449 and this point was reached after walking 8.465K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The bridge is a remnant of the Colne to Skipton railway line. Photo 0876 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:32:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.90046,-2.17077 which is SD889449 and this point was reached after walking 8.555K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I've caught up with Moll's Drum, a boat hired from Silsden Boats. It was the second boat to leave the tunnel. Photo 0879 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:37:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.90342,-2.17174 which is SD888453 and this point was reached after walking 8.975K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A signboard indicating how horses cope with their ropes when they go round sharp bends. Photo 0882 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:38:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.90387,-2.17256 which is SD888453 and this point was reached after walking 9.053K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Daytrippers. Photo 0884 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:38:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.90417,-2.17233 which is SD888453 and this point was reached after walking 9.09K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Lower Park Marina. Photo 0885 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:47:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.90911,-2.17549 which is SD886459 and this point was reached after walking 9.736K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I passed Reedley Marina yesterday. Photo 0886 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:48:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.90997,-2.17485 which is SD886460 and this point was reached after walking 9.842K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0888 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:49:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91049,-2.17472 which is SD886461 and this point was reached after walking 9.901K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This looks like it used to be part of a railway line. Photo 0889 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:49:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91062,-2.17470 which is SD886461 and this point was reached after walking 9.916K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0891 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:50:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91105,-2.17456 which is SD886461 and this point was reached after walking 9.968K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The white haired guy facing this way handing out the jelly beans - the leader of the walking group - tells me that the railway was the Barnoldswick Railway. He then offers me a jelly bean! The Barnoldswick Railway ran from Earby (on the Colne to Skipton railway line) to a terminus at Barnoldswick. This Wikipedia page says it was a "1-mile-1,342-yard (2.836 km) long single track line was opened on 8 February 1871". Photo 0893 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:53:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91212,-2.17443 which is SD886462 and this point was reached after walking 10.102K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0894 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:53:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91219,-2.17438 which is SD886462 and this point was reached after walking 10.11K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0896 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:54:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91272,-2.17431 which is SD886463 and this point was reached after walking 10.17K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0898 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:55:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91316,-2.17440 which is SD886463 and this point was reached after walking 10.22K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This boat is from Todmorden on the Rochdale Canal. Photo 0900 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 10:56:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91364,-2.17441 which is SD886464 and this point was reached after walking 10.273K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0901 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:00:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91653,-2.17530 which is SD886467 and this point was reached after walking 10.609K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0902 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:03:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91800,-2.17711 which is SD885469 and this point was reached after walking 10.816K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fisherman No. 1. Photo 0903 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:04:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91836,-2.17770 which is SD884469 and this point was reached after walking 10.88K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0905 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:06:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91969,-2.17788 which is SD884471 and this point was reached after walking 11.037K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0906 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:07:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.92054,-2.17753 which is SD884472 and this point was reached after walking 11.138K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Yet another boat coming towards me. Today's my lucky day. Photo 0909 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:08:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.92084,-2.17770 which is SD884472 and this point was reached after walking 11.175K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This looks like it might be another railway crossing. Photo 0911 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:09:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.92141,-2.17878 which is SD884473 and this point was reached after walking 11.272K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is bridge 154A where today's walk along the canal ends. Photo 0912 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:12:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.92222,-2.18139 which is SD882474 and this point was reached after walking 11.481K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Barnoldswick. Photo 0914 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:13:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.92252,-2.18174 which is SD882474 and this point was reached after walking 11.546K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is a factory belonging to ... Photo 0915 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:14:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.92251,-2.18194 which is SD881474 and this point was reached after walking 11.569K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... Rolls Royce. Photo 0917 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:14:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.92245,-2.18227 which is SD881474 and this point was reached after walking 11.593K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Thanks to the Pearson's Guide, I now know that the "RB" in jet engines such as the RB211 stands for "Rolls-Barnoldswick". It also says "Their Bankfield site borders the canal by bridge 154A. Formerly the works was used for weaving: hence the saw-tooth north-light roofing. The first fighter jet engines were developed here toward the end of the Second World War. Nowadays the much extended plant makes components for famous jet engines such as the RB211." Photo 0919 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:15:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.92236,-2.18249 which is SD881474 and this point was reached after walking 11.61K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Holy Trinity Parish Church in Barnoldswick. Photo 0920 was taken on 2019-08-13 at 11:27:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.91774,-2.18800 which is SD877469 and this point was reached after walking 12.317K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr