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Dukinfield Junction

Dukinfield Junction (grid reference SJ933984) is the name of the canal junction where the Peak Forest Canal, the Ashton Canal and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal meet near Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Man

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round

About

Dukinfield Junction (grid reference SJ933984) is the name of the canal junction where the Peak Forest Canal, the Ashton Canal and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal meet near Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England. The area has been designated by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council as a conservation area. It is adjacent to Portland Basin, and the names are often used as synonyms by boaters, whilst locals refer only to Portland Basin. Strictly speaking, Portland Basin is the wide area on the main line of the canal. The arm under the junction bridge and the aqueduct over the River Tame were built by the Ashton Canal, and the junction with the Peak Forest canal was historically at the southern end of the aqueduct.

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From the Wikipedia article

Dukinfield Junction (grid reference SJ933984) is the name of the canal junction where the Peak Forest Canal, the Ashton Canal and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal meet near Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England. The area has been designated by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council as a conservation area. It is adjacent to Portland Basin, and the names are often used as synonyms by boaters, whilst locals refer only to Portland Basin. Strictly speaking, Portland Basin is the wide area on the main line of the canal. The arm under the junction bridge and the aqueduct over the River Tame were built by the Ashton Canal, and the junction with the Peak Forest canal was historically at the southern end of the aqueduct.

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Coordinates
53.4826, -2.0997
Address
Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0QA
Phone
+44 161 342 5480
Established
1800
Opening
Tu-Su 10:00-16:00
Official site
www.tameside.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dukinfield Junction?
Dukinfield Junction is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.4826°, -2.0997°.
When was Dukinfield Junction built?
Dukinfield Junction dates to 1800.
What are the opening hours for Dukinfield Junction?
OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Tu-Su 10:00-16:00. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.