Rochdale: from Manchester Piccadilly to Mills Hill

This is the route that I took on Saturday July 27th 2019 when walking the Rochdale from Manchester Piccadilly to Mills Hill. It is 13K 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.

	I'm starting to walk the Rochdale Canal from Piccadilly Basin (in Manchester). Photo 0002 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:27:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48049,-2.23230 which is SJ847982 and this point was reached after walking 0.669K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	From Piccadilly Basin the Rochdale goes Westwards crossing the city underneath the massive buildings. And there are locks to do. It's a scary place as people hang around in these dark places. If you look closely there's a person in the distance on the left standing near the lock gate. Photo 0004 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:32:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48075,-2.23166 which is SJ847982 and this point was reached after walking 0.824K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0007 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:33:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48079,-2.23187 which is SJ847983 and this point was reached after walking 0.843K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	He moves away ... Photo 0008 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:33:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48079,-2.23187 which is SJ847983 and this point was reached after walking 0.843K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... and so I take a closer look at lock 85 - this lock triggers memories for me - when I was boating through the lock many many years ago, I couldn't get the bottom right gate to stay close - as soon as I'd closed it and went to the other end to open the paddle to let water in it would open Photo 0010 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:34:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48075,-2.23047 which is SJ848982 and this point was reached after walking 0.942K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Back in the fresh air, I start to walk East - here's lock 84. Photo 0014 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:37:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48029,-2.23212 which is SJ847982 and this point was reached after walking 1.153K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Piccadilly Basin is ... Photo 0016 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:40:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48030,-2.23112 which is SJ848982 and this point was reached after walking 1.241K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... where the Ashton Canal starts Photo 0017 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:40:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48031,-2.23085 which is SJ848982 and this point was reached after walking 1.259K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This bridge allows me to cross sides Photo 0018 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:42:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48064,-2.22970 which is SJ849982 and this point was reached after walking 1.379K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	On the opposite bank there's a side wharf Photo 0019 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:43:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48065,-2.22968 which is SJ849982 and this point was reached after walking 1.38K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 83 Photo 0020 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:44:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48174,-2.22980 which is SJ848984 and this point was reached after walking 1.573K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 82 Photo 0021 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:46:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48261,-2.22838 which is SJ849985 and this point was reached after walking 1.759K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Royal Mill ... Photo 0023 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:52:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48308,-2.22747 which is SJ850985 and this point was reached after walking 1.95K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... which was erected in 1787 and rebult in 1912 Photo 0024 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:52:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48308,-2.22747 which is SJ850985 and this point was reached after walking 1.95K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at this strange floating cabin Photo 0026 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:54:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48336,-2.22689 which is SJ850985 and this point was reached after walking 2.001K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Cotton Field Wharf Photo 0027 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:56:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48378,-2.22587 which is SJ851986 and this point was reached after walking 2.088K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The towpath tunnels under New Union Street Photo 0028 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:57:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48406,-2.22518 which is SJ852986 and this point was reached after walking 2.144K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's another mill ahead Photo 0029 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 08:58:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48462,-2.22486 which is SJ852987 and this point was reached after walking 2.212K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0032 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:01:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48562,-2.22202 which is SJ854988 and this point was reached after walking 2.55K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0033 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:03:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48605,-2.22082 which is SJ854988 and this point was reached after walking 2.652K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Today's heron doesn't fly ahead when it sees me Photo 0035 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:04:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48654,-2.22024 which is SJ855989 and this point was reached after walking 2.72K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I think that's because there are lots of geese and this magpie nearby Photo 0036 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:05:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48658,-2.22015 which is SJ855989 and this point was reached after walking 2.728K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0038 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:05:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48658,-2.22015 which is SJ855989 and this point was reached after walking 2.728K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0039 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:06:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48663,-2.22008 which is SJ855989 and this point was reached after walking 2.734K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0040 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:06:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48668,-2.21997 which is SJ855989 and this point was reached after walking 2.744K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's plenty of water feeding the Canal Photo 0042 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:10:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48733,-2.21755 which is SJ857990 and this point was reached after walking 2.923K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Victoria Mill Park - the Mill is on the right - the Park has one Rugby post Photo 0045 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:14:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48856,-2.21547 which is SJ858991 and this point was reached after walking 3.12K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And here's Vicroia Mill Photo 0046 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:14:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48873,-2.21523 which is SJ858991 and this point was reached after walking 3.145K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0049 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:17:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.48937,-2.21413 which is SJ859992 and this point was reached after walking 3.247K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0051 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:20:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.49013,-2.21259 which is SJ860993 and this point was reached after walking 3.395K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	That's another lock ahead - it' lock 77 Photo 0053 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:27:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.49270,-2.20712 which is SJ864996 and this point was reached after walking 3.866K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0055 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:30:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.49392,-2.20444 which is SJ865997 and this point was reached after walking 4.093K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And here's the approach to lock 76 Photo 0056 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:32:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.49479,-2.20220 which is SJ867998 and this point was reached after walking 4.273K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0059 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:34:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.49517,-2.20173 which is SJ867998 and this point was reached after walking 4.327K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0060 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:35:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.49525,-2.20150 which is SJ867999 and this point was reached after walking 4.344K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0062 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:37:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.49591,-2.20024 which is SJ868999 and this point was reached after walking 4.457K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This sorry site explains why I've not seen any moving boats - there's no water in the Canal between locks 74 and 73 Photo 0064 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:43:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.49777,-2.19608 which is SD871001 and this point was reached after walking 4.805K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0066 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:43:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.49790,-2.19578 which is SD871002 and this point was reached after walking 4.83K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And there's also no water betwen locks 73 and 72 Photo 0068 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:46:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.49873,-2.19414 which is SD872002 and this point was reached after walking 4.972K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 70 has a strange chaining mechanism that ... Photo 0069 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:54:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.50083,-2.18749 which is SD877005 and this point was reached after walking 5.501K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... seems to be for opening/closing the lock gate Photo 0070 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:55:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.50083,-2.18742 which is SD877005 and this point was reached after walking 5.506K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A signboard Photo 0072 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 09:58:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.50099,-2.18436 which is SD879005 and this point was reached after walking 5.71K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another signboard Photo 0075 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:01:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.50154,-2.18127 which is SD881006 and this point was reached after walking 5.925K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	To the South there's a Church Photo 0076 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:03:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.50189,-2.17929 which is SD882006 and this point was reached after walking 6.063K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	On the opposite bank thare's a club building and a mill Photo 0077 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:11:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.50330,-2.17075 which is SD888007 and this point was reached after walking 6.656K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's the Farnsworth Home Guad Club Photo 0078 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:11:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.50339,-2.17041 which is SD888008 and this point was reached after walking 6.681K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0079 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:14:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.50417,-2.16802 which is SD890008 and this point was reached after walking 6.865K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There are three large tree roots lurking in the middle of the Canal Photo 0081 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:20:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.50572,-2.16496 which is SD892010 and this point was reached after walking 7.133K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Regent Mill Photo 0083 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:21:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.50619,-2.16431 which is SD892011 and this point was reached after walking 7.202K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0084 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:25:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.50799,-2.16086 which is SD894013 and this point was reached after walking 7.523K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Canal passes through Failsworth but there are very few mooring posts Photo 0086 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:29:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.50946,-2.15795 which is SD896014 and this point was reached after walking 7.782K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	They got a satelitte dish - maybe they're putting up this sheet for a screen Photo 0087 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:31:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.51069,-2.15801 which is SD896016 and this point was reached after walking 7.94K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Mill on my sid eof the Canal has been converted into a Business Centre Photo 0091 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:33:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.51120,-2.15799 which is SD896016 and this point was reached after walking 7.998K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0092 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:33:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.51170,-2.15799 which is SD896017 and this point was reached after walking 8.055K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Today's only boat! Photo 0099 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:34:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.51202,-2.15782 which is SD896017 and this point was reached after walking 8.093K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Metro uses bridge 78b to cross the Canal Photo 0100 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:35:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.51214,-2.15776 which is SD896017 and this point was reached after walking 8.106K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at that Mill from a bridge crossing the Canal Photo 0102 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:35:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.51257,-2.15778 which is SD896018 and this point was reached after walking 8.16K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0104 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:37:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.51305,-2.15783 which is SD896018 and this point was reached after walking 8.214K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fisherman No. 1 Photo 0105 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:38:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.51346,-2.15780 which is SD896019 and this point was reached after walking 8.261K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0106 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:40:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.51475,-2.15734 which is SD897020 and this point was reached after walking 8.417K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0108 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:43:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.51701,-2.15513 which is SD898023 and this point was reached after walking 8.71K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At this point the towpath is minimal/maybe non existent - the Pearson's Guide suggests a route that goes away from the Canal ... Photo 0110 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:52:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.52297,-2.15595 which is SD898029 and this point was reached after walking 9.398K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... to cross two roads, the A6104 and the M60 ... Photo 0111 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:54:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.52422,-2.15662 which is SD897031 and this point was reached after walking 9.549K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... using the footbridge shown in this photo Photo 0112 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:55:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.52453,-2.15705 which is SD897031 and this point was reached after walking 9.595K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's the view of the M60 from the footbridge - the Canal is crossing underneath Photo 0115 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:57:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.52520,-2.15784 which is SD896032 and this point was reached after walking 9.708K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's a view of the Canal as it has just emerged from going under the M60 Photo 0116 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 10:59:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.52554,-2.15699 which is SD897032 and this point was reached after walking 9.775K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Back on the towpath, there's a path for boots between the "weeds" on either side Photo 0118 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 11:13:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.53355,-2.16737 which is SD890041 and this point was reached after walking 10.957K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	On my side of the Canal, there's the Swan Mill Photo 0119 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 11:17:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.53740,-2.16885 which is SD889045 and this point was reached after walking 11.409K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Bridge 75A is a lift bridge Photo 0123 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 11:21:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.53985,-2.16872 which is SD889048 and this point was reached after walking 11.695K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Near the bridge is the Railway and Linnet pub Photo 0125 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 11:21:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.54011,-2.16870 which is SD889048 and this point was reached after walking 11.725K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	My guess is that another railway line used to cross the Canal at this point Photo 0126 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 11:23:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.54124,-2.16883 which is SD889050 and this point was reached after walking 11.854K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0127 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 11:23:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.54131,-2.16893 which is SD889050 and this point was reached after walking 11.864K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is a short side arm that is full of grass. Photo 0128 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 11:24:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.54179,-2.16894 which is SD889050 and this point was reached after walking 11.958K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 64 Photo 0130 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 11:25:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.54238,-2.16917 which is SD889051 and this point was reached after walking 12.025K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fisherman No. 2 Photo 0132 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 11:36:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55037,-2.16906 which is SD889060 and this point was reached after walking 12.933K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Today I'm finishing at Bridge 73 in Chadderton which is near New Mills railway station Photo 0135 was taken on 2019-07-27 at 11:37:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55123,-2.16922 which is SD889061 and this point was reached after walking 13.031K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr