Rochdale: from Walsden to Mytholmroyd

This is the route that I took on Wednesday July 31st 2019 when walking the Rochdale from Walsden to Mytholmroyd. It is 14.7K 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 starting my walk along the Rochdale Canal at lock 27 and bridge 33 in Walsden. Photo 0434 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 08:16:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69648,-2.10361 which is SD933222 and this point was reached after walking 0.125K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0435 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 08:18:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69692,-2.10390 which is SD932223 and this point was reached after walking 0.188K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 26 Photo 0436 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 08:20:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69845,-2.10521 which is SD932225 and this point was reached after walking 0.379K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	21 miles from Manchester and 11 to Sowerby Bridge Photo 0438 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 08:24:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70062,-2.10562 which is SD931227 and this point was reached after walking 0.635K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At bridge 32 (A6033), the towpath swops sides Photo 0439 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 08:26:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70195,-2.10660 which is SD931228 and this point was reached after walking 0.799K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0440 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 08:30:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70411,-2.10867 which is SD929231 and this point was reached after walking 1.087K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 23 Photo 0443 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 08:33:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70530,-2.10818 which is SD930232 and this point was reached after walking 1.226K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	"The Great Wall of Todmorden" was built to support the railway - one web page says that it took four million bricks to construct. Photo 0445 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 08:43:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71102,-2.10239 which is SD933238 and this point was reached after walking 1.995K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	10 miles of the Rochdale left. Photo 0446 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 08:48:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71267,-2.09975 which is SD935240 and this point was reached after walking 2.361K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 19 has a bottom gate that is a guillotine gate - the lock is next to the main street (Rochdale Road) through Todmorden. Photo 0448 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 08:49:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71253,-2.09920 which is SD935240 and this point was reached after walking 2.401K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking South along Rochdale Road towards the Golden Lion and Todmorden Unitarain church. Photo 0449 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 08:50:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71251,-2.09850 which is SD936240 and this point was reached after walking 2.452K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking North along Rochdale Road towards Todmorden Town Hall. Photo 0450 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 08:51:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71255,-2.09853 which is SD936240 and this point was reached after walking 2.457K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The towpath uses this tunnel to go under Rochdale Road. Photo 0452 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:01:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71262,-2.09872 which is SD936240 and this point was reached after walking 2.69K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Boats moored downstream from the Rochdale Road bridge Photo 0453 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:03:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71240,-2.09808 which is SD936240 and this point was reached after walking 2.745K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lookin back at the Rochdale Road bridge and the guillotine of lock 19 beyond it. Photo 0454 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:03:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71240,-2.09786 which is SD936240 and this point was reached after walking 2.759K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is not good news - the towpath is closed ahead - I think I remember reading about this in the Canal and River Trust's list of stoppages but I failed to take it in. Photo 0455 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:06:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71320,-2.09574 which is SD938241 and this point was reached after walking 2.93K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Just before leaving the towpath I take a photo of Stoodley Pike Photo 0456 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:06:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71326,-2.09555 which is SD938241 and this point was reached after walking 2.944K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I use Union Street South to start a long trek along the Halifax Road to find where I can rejoin the towpath - my route takes me pass the Todmorden Hippodrome with its separate entrances for the circle and the stalls. Photo 0457 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:10:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71410,-2.09272 which is SD940242 and this point was reached after walking 3.226K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	In vain I attempt to rejoin the towpath along Stack Hills Road - it's still closed - but they are working on the towpath - I return to the Halifax Road Photo 0459 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:13:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71348,-2.09166 which is SD940241 and this point was reached after walking 3.35K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I then attempt to rejoin by using Key Sike Lane but still it's closed but I find a portacabin of Kier who are doing the work and speak to a person who shows me on his map that the towpath is open from bridge 27 - it's back to the Halifax Road to get there Photo 0460 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:22:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71390,-2.08729 which is SD943242 and this point was reached after walking 3.883K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Further along the Halifax Road, I see this closed pub - it's the Shannon and Chesapeake. Photo 0462 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:29:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71646,-2.08285 which is SD946245 and this point was reached after walking 4.456K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I get to bridge 27 using Woodhouse Road and see this mill ... Photo 0464 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:38:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71639,-2.07521 which is SD951244 and this point was reached after walking 5.13K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... and this boat - but it's back to the Halifax Road as the towpath is closed here too Photo 0465 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:39:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71649,-2.07540 which is SD951245 and this point was reached after walking 5.147K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I now use Haugh Road to get to bridge 26 (and lock 16) and rejoin the towpath! Photo 0467 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:45:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71792,-2.07131 which is SD954246 and this point was reached after walking 5.587K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at lock 16 - the towpath needs some work here too! Photo 0470 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 09:55:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71810,-2.07001 which is SD955246 and this point was reached after walking 5.71K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I chat to this guy about the closures - he says that when they did the towpath work in Hebden Bridge they closed bits at a time instead of a great big chunk as they have done today from bridge 26 almost as far as bridge 30 Photo 0471 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:01:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.71841,-2.06475 which is SD958247 and this point was reached after walking 6.08K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I've missed a milepost as it's now 8 miles to go! Photo 0472 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:13:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72216,-2.05662 which is SD964251 and this point was reached after walking 6.809K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A spillway Photo 0473 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:13:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72246,-2.05624 which is SD964251 and this point was reached after walking 6.851K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0474 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:15:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72337,-2.05512 which is SD965252 and this point was reached after walking 6.976K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 14 Photo 0475 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:16:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72391,-2.05470 which is SD965253 and this point was reached after walking 7.045K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	From Todmorden the Canal has been accompnied by the River Calder - it's on the left in this photo Photo 0477 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:19:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72597,-2.05391 which is SD965255 and this point was reached after walking 7.283K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another spillway that ... Photo 0478 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:21:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72728,-2.05312 which is SD966257 and this point was reached after walking 7.44K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... flows into the Calder Photo 0479 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:22:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72737,-2.05303 which is SD966257 and this point was reached after walking 7.452K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0480 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:23:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72783,-2.05266 which is SD966257 and this point was reached after walking 7.509K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Bridge 22 Photo 0481 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:26:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72960,-2.05046 which is SD968259 and this point was reached after walking 7.754K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0482 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:36:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73392,-2.04364 which is SD972264 and this point was reached after walking 8.468K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	7 miles Photo 0484 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:37:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73426,-2.04326 which is SD972264 and this point was reached after walking 8.514K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0486 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:39:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73492,-2.04202 which is SD973265 and this point was reached after walking 8.627K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0487 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 10:41:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73551,-2.04061 which is SD974266 and this point was reached after walking 8.742K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I use bridge 20 to shelter from the torrential rain and to put on another layer of protection whereas these two runners enjoy it! Photo 0493 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:02:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73911,-2.02985 which is SD981270 and this point was reached after walking 9.737K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	As I approach a pub called the Stubbing Wharf those on today's only moving boat decide ... Photo 0495 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:10:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74048,-2.02801 which is SD982271 and this point was reached after walking 9.974K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... that they've had enough rain and ... Photo 0496 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:11:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74073,-2.02729 which is SD983271 and this point was reached after walking 10.029K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... decide to moor Photo 0497 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:12:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74086,-2.02680 which is SD983272 and this point was reached after walking 10.066K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0498 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:13:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74083,-2.02560 which is SD984272 and this point was reached after walking 10.148K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	6 miles Photo 0500 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:15:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74088,-2.02396 which is SD985272 and this point was reached after walking 10.257K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0501 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:15:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74088,-2.02347 which is SD985272 and this point was reached after walking 10.29K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The locks are closed between 4pm and 9am. Photo 0502 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:16:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74093,-2.02329 which is SD986272 and this point was reached after walking 10.303K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There seems to be a lack of water in this pound. Photo 0504 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:17:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74091,-2.02311 which is SD986272 and this point was reached after walking 10.315K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0506 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:20:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74065,-2.01884 which is SD989271 and this point was reached after walking 10.599K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Still on route 66 Photo 0509 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:21:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74052,-2.01835 which is SD989271 and this point was reached after walking 10.636K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0511 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:22:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74047,-2.01815 which is SD989271 and this point was reached after walking 10.65K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0512 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:22:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74039,-2.01781 which is SD989271 and this point was reached after walking 10.675K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0513 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:23:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74023,-2.01661 which is SD990271 and this point was reached after walking 10.76K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0514 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:24:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74026,-2.01644 which is SD990271 and this point was reached after walking 10.771K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	In the middle of Hebden Bridge, the Calder goes under the Canal Photo 0516 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:25:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74025,-2.01544 which is SD991271 and this point was reached after walking 10.843K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a training session going on here Photo 0517 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:25:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74028,-2.01526 which is SD991271 and this point was reached after walking 10.855K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at lock 9 Photo 0518 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:27:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74022,-2.01431 which is SD992271 and this point was reached after walking 10.924K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A signboard shows the sorry state of the Canal before restoration - the photo is by Peter Devine Photo 0521 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:28:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74023,-2.01442 which is SD991271 and this point was reached after walking 10.932K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0527 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:29:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74016,-2.01373 which is SD992271 and this point was reached after walking 10.979K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0529 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:29:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74011,-2.01307 which is SD992271 and this point was reached after walking 11.025K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	On the opposite bank, there is a dry dock with ... Photo 0530 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:30:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74013,-2.01214 which is SD993271 and this point was reached after walking 11.087K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... the Railway behind it Photo 0531 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:30:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74013,-2.01214 which is SD993271 and this point was reached after walking 11.087K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's the engine room ... Photo 0532 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:31:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74007,-2.01133 which is SD993271 and this point was reached after walking 11.14K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... of this boat Photo 0533 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:31:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74008,-2.01116 which is SD994271 and this point was reached after walking 11.152K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0534 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:32:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74010,-2.01098 which is SD994271 and this point was reached after walking 11.164K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0535 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:33:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73991,-2.00996 which is SD994271 and this point was reached after walking 11.233K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0536 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:33:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73970,-2.00949 which is SD995270 and this point was reached after walking 11.273K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A wide-beam boat Photo 0537 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:35:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73888,-2.00805 which is SD996269 and this point was reached after walking 11.408K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another wide-beam boat Photo 0539 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:36:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73852,-2.00738 which is SD996269 and this point was reached after walking 11.467K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Someone looks after lock 8 Photo 0540 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:37:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73820,-2.00660 which is SD997269 and this point was reached after walking 11.53K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0543 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:40:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73714,-2.00410 which is SD998267 and this point was reached after walking 11.736K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	5 miles Photo 0544 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:42:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73617,-2.00174 which is SD1000266 and this point was reached after walking 11.926K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's a short tunnel with a curve in it Photo 0545 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:44:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73562,-2.00006 which is SE001266 and this point was reached after walking 12.055K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And here's the other end of the tunnel Photo 0549 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:48:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73514,-1.99761 which is SE003265 and this point was reached after walking 12.245K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 7 Photo 0550 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:53:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73419,-1.99174 which is SE006264 and this point was reached after walking 12.658K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Like me she's done the Leeds Abbey Dash Photo 0551 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 11:54:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73398,-1.99077 which is SE007264 and this point was reached after walking 12.726K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0552 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 12:00:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73233,-1.98388 which is SE012262 and this point was reached after walking 13.236K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	He's up to his thighs in water. Photo 0554 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 12:04:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73111,-1.98038 which is SE014261 and this point was reached after walking 13.515K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0555 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 12:05:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73109,-1.98016 which is SE014261 and this point was reached after walking 13.53K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Today I'm finishing at bridge 10 - it's the bridge under Burnley Road in Mytholmroyd - I thought that Burnley's a long way away Photo 0556 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 12:08:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73042,-1.97867 which is SE015260 and this point was reached after walking 13.662K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Pearson's Guide points out that Mytholmroyd is the birthplace of Ted Hughes. You need to ... Photo 0559 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 12:13:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73162,-1.98081 which is SE014261 and this point was reached after walking 13.992K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... find 1 Aspinall Street - it's a few yards from bridge 11 Photo 0561 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 12:14:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73161,-1.98061 which is SE014261 and this point was reached after walking 14.005K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I retire to the Shoulder of Mutton which is close to Mytholmroyd's railway station Photo 0562 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 13:13:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72901,-1.98314 which is SE012258 and this point was reached after walking 14.682K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This signboard is at the railway station Photo 0563 was taken on 2019-07-31 at 13:15:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72901,-1.98314 which is SE012258 and this point was reached after walking 14.682K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr