Rochdale: from Mills Hill to Rochdale

This is the route that I took on Monday July 29th 2019 when walking the Rochdale from Mills Hill to Rochdale. It is 9.1K 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 I'm walking from Mills Hill to Rochdale. It was a good idea not to do this yesterday. Several papers reported along the lines of "Rochdale in Greater Manchester saw 100mm of rainfall - more than a month's worth in 48 hours, according to the Met Office".. When I get to Mills Hill, there are lots of passengers on the other platform waiting for a train. Not surprising as the 0750, 0822 and 0836 trains to Manchester Victoria have all been cancelled because of flooding. It is now 0855. Their next train to Manchester is the 0850 which I understand arrived at 0934. So some of them will be 90 minutes late. Photo 0179 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 08:56:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55123,-2.17160 which is SD887061 and this point was reached after walking 0.024K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I'm back at the Canal. Photo 0180 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:01:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55144,-2.16908 which is SD889061 and this point was reached after walking 0.224K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Pearson's Guide says "Chadderton was associated for many years with aircraft production. Amongest other iconic designs constructed at the AVRO plant were Lancasters, Shackletons and Vulcans." However, the Rose of Lancaster pub in the Chadderton has this low-key presence. Photo 0181 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:02:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55214,-2.16790 which is SD890062 and this point was reached after walking 0.348K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Remnants of yesterday's rain. Photo 0182 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:03:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55221,-2.16707 which is SD890062 and this point was reached after walking 0.403K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0183 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:07:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55372,-2.16497 which is SD892064 and this point was reached after walking 0.65K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Canal crosses the River Irk. Photo 0185 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:07:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55372,-2.16497 which is SD892064 and this point was reached after walking 0.65K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Look what I find lurking in a field by the Irk. Photo 0193 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:10:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55379,-2.16502 which is SD892064 and this point was reached after walking 0.659K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's plenty of water filling the Canal (just before bridge 71 and lock 63). Photo 0195 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:12:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55477,-2.16506 which is SD892065 and this point was reached after walking 0.778K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At lock 63 ("Walk Mill Lock"), water is even flowing over the top gate into the lock ... Photo 0196 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:14:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55478,-2.16616 which is SD891065 and this point was reached after walking 0.852K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... which is not allowed! Photo 0197 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:14:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55478,-2.16616 which is SD891065 and this point was reached after walking 0.852K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Canal goes under the line from Rochdale to Manchester. Photo 0200 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:19:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55548,-2.17098 which is SD888066 and this point was reached after walking 1.21K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The railway bridge is just before lock 61 Photo 0202 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:21:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55590,-2.17162 which is SD887066 and this point was reached after walking 1.274K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	More puddles. Photo 0203 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:25:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55861,-2.17376 which is SD886069 and this point was reached after walking 1.621K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Canalside Garden Take 1: the minimal approach is just to create space for a chair Photo 0204 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:27:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55944,-2.17474 which is SD885070 and this point was reached after walking 1.735K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Canalside Garden Take 2: let's have a flower garden or is it an allotment? Photo 0205 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:27:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55952,-2.17485 which is SD885070 and this point was reached after walking 1.746K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Canalside Garden Take 3: let nature take over Photo 0206 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:27:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.55961,-2.17496 which is SD885070 and this point was reached after walking 1.758K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Heron No. 2 - it may be the same one! Photo 0210 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:35:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.56133,-2.17691 which is SD884072 and this point was reached after walking 1.99K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0225 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:37:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.56144,-2.17701 which is SD884072 and this point was reached after walking 2.004K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0228 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:37:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.56144,-2.17701 which is SD884072 and this point was reached after walking 2.004K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0231 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:37:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.56153,-2.17710 which is SD884072 and this point was reached after walking 2.016K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0234 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:39:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.56163,-2.17716 which is SD884072 and this point was reached after walking 2.027K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I frighten it away ... Photo 0235 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:39:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.56163,-2.17716 which is SD884072 and this point was reached after walking 2.027K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... and further on it lands on the opposite bank. Photo 0241 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:45:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.56426,-2.17726 which is SD884075 and this point was reached after walking 2.331K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 59 is the Bottom Lock of Slattocks Locks - there are 6 locks Photo 0244 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 09:49:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.56561,-2.17676 which is SD884077 and this point was reached after walking 2.485K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0248 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:02:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.57125,-2.17551 which is SD885083 and this point was reached after walking 3.151K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Will the Moonraker in the garden of the Ship pub at Slattocks be the only boat I see today? Photo 0251 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:03:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.57172,-2.17559 which is SD885084 and this point was reached after walking 3.227K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This house needs a new roof! Photo 0253 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:07:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.57378,-2.17579 which is SD885086 and this point was reached after walking 3.459K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I wonder whether David Walliams and Matt Lucas are members! Photo 0254 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:13:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.57468,-2.17622 which is SD884087 and this point was reached after walking 3.623K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0255 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:15:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.57557,-2.17705 which is SD884088 and this point was reached after walking 3.736K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0262 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:18:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.57587,-2.17733 which is SD884088 and this point was reached after walking 3.776K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0263 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:18:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.57587,-2.17733 which is SD884088 and this point was reached after walking 3.776K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	When the canal was being restored, they chose to carve a new path to go under the M62 - the old route goes off to the left. Photo 0264 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:31:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.58255,-2.17735 which is SD884096 and this point was reached after walking 4.624K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 53 was relocated. Photo 0265 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:33:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.58324,-2.17716 which is SD884096 and this point was reached after walking 4.709K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Pearson's Guide says "a 'floating towpath' provides walkers and cyclists on 'Route 66' with a novel means of negotiating the restricted space available" in this bridge under the M62. Photo 0268 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:35:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.58476,-2.17698 which is SD884098 and this point was reached after walking 4.88K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The towpath is chained to the wall. Photo 0269 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:36:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.58486,-2.17704 which is SD884098 and this point was reached after walking 4.892K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Pearson's Guide also says "wide-beam craft require prior arrangment to pass beneath the motorway". Presumably the Canal and River Trust then comes along and unchains the towpath and temporarily moves it up/downstream. Photo 0270 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:37:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.58521,-2.17735 which is SD884099 and this point was reached after walking 4.937K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	St Martin's Church Photo 0271 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:40:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.58628,-2.17815 which is SD883100 and this point was reached after walking 5.077K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at bridge 65a - just before the bridge you can where the Canal used to go right before it was diverted to go under the M62 Photo 0273 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:42:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.58674,-2.17826 which is SD883100 and this point was reached after walking 5.134K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another view of St Martin's Church Photo 0274 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:42:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.58688,-2.17829 which is SD883100 and this point was reached after walking 5.15K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Part of a mural created by pupils of St Edward's Church of England Primary School Photo 0275 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:44:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.58794,-2.17823 which is SD883102 and this point was reached after walking 5.283K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The mural is on a wall beside the Canal near the Whipp and Bourne factory. Photo 0277 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:46:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.58862,-2.17815 which is SD883102 and this point was reached after walking 5.357K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The towpath swop sides at lock 52 Photo 0278 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:47:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.58912,-2.17828 which is SD883103 and this point was reached after walking 5.417K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 51 Photo 0280 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:51:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.59143,-2.17756 which is SD883106 and this point was reached after walking 5.685K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The signboard beside the canal has an interesting map Photo 0282 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:53:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.59157,-2.17749 which is SD883106 and this point was reached after walking 5.702K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0285 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:54:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.59210,-2.17730 which is SD884106 and this point was reached after walking 5.763K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Blue Pit Mill Photo 0287 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 10:56:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.59237,-2.17698 which is SD884107 and this point was reached after walking 5.802K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Arrow Mill Photo 0290 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:01:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.59518,-2.17414 which is SD886110 and this point was reached after walking 6.172K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0292 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:05:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.59677,-2.17143 which is SD888111 and this point was reached after walking 6.428K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0293 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:05:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.59682,-2.17129 which is SD888112 and this point was reached after walking 6.439K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0294 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:06:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.59695,-2.17088 which is SD888112 and this point was reached after walking 6.469K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0295 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:08:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.59779,-2.16842 which is SD890113 and this point was reached after walking 6.659K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Temporarily there is no towpath after bridge 62c when the Canal goes under the A627(M) - instead you need to follow the signs to rejoin the towpath - it is easy to do as there are Route 66 cyclist signs, black arrows and orange arrows - the route is also shown on map 28 in the Pearson's Guide Photo 0296 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:09:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.59814,-2.16786 which is SD890113 and this point was reached after walking 6.715K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Back on the towpath after the Canal has gone under the A627(M) Photo 0297 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:17:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60031,-2.16407 which is SD892115 and this point was reached after walking 7.272K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0298 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:19:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60100,-2.16207 which is SD894116 and this point was reached after walking 7.425K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0299 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:25:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60229,-2.15755 which is SD897118 and this point was reached after walking 7.769K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0300 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:27:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60308,-2.15563 which is SD898118 and this point was reached after walking 7.924K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0301 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:27:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60308,-2.15563 which is SD898118 and this point was reached after walking 7.924K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0302 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:28:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60347,-2.15443 which is SD899119 and this point was reached after walking 8.016K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lots of water heading over this spillway Photo 0303 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:31:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60438,-2.15151 which is SD901120 and this point was reached after walking 8.24K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here is some of the water! Photo 0306 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:32:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60460,-2.15123 which is SD901120 and this point was reached after walking 8.271K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Bridge 60 is where I'm finishing today's walk. Just before bridge 60, the Rochdale Branch of the Rochdale Canal branches off left ... Photo 0307 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:37:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60722,-2.14809 which is SD903123 and this point was reached after walking 8.646K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... but it ... Photo 0308 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:39:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60760,-2.14773 which is SD903123 and this point was reached after walking 8.698K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... soons end Photo 0309 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:40:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60795,-2.14791 which is SD903124 and this point was reached after walking 8.739K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's this mill at the junction of the Rochdale Branch and the Rochdale Canal Photo 0310 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:40:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60795,-2.14791 which is SD903124 and this point was reached after walking 8.739K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	On the way to Rochdale's railway station I see this mosque ("Neeli Mosque") Photo 0311 was taken on 2019-07-29 at 11:45:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.60875,-2.15154 which is SD901125 and this point was reached after walking 9.109K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr