Canals · Yorkshire & the Humber
South Pennine Ring
In or near Norwood Green.
South Pennine Ring is a canal in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brighouse · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
South Pennine Ring is a canal in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.6790°, -1.8190°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The South Pennine Ring is an English canal ring which crosses the Pennines between Manchester and Huddersfield. It covers parts of five canals, and includes passage through the longest canal tunnel in Britain. It has only been possible to cruise it since 2002, when restoration of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal provided the return route across the Pennines.
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Background
History
The concept of a canal ring was created in 1965, as part of a campaign by the Inland Waterways Association to prevent the complete closure of the Rochdale Canal. Initially the canal was described as part of the "Cheshire Canal Ring", which was soon shortened to the "Cheshire Ring". It described a series of interconnecting canals which could be navigated, usually in a week or two, without having to cover any section twice, and has subsequently been applied to several other such routes. The South Pennine Ring is a recent addition, as it was only with the restoration of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal (dubbed the impossible restoration) and the Rochdale Canal in 2001-2002 that the ring became a…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6790, -1.8190
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD2 2EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Brighouse — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7568201 (CC0)
- wikipedia: South Pennine Ring (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rochdale Canal at Brearley - geograph.org.uk - 6838.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hawkyard Mink Farm
Historic houses · 0.2 km
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Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
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Historic houses · 0.7 km
Spring Gardens Public House
Historic pubs · 1.2 km
The Old Town Hall Town Hall Buildings
Gardens · 1.2 km
Elland Masjid
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Tower In Centre Of Stable Courtyard At Fixby Hall
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
The Rex Cinema
Cinemas · 1.4 km
Elland
Museums · 1.5 km
St Mary The Virgin Church
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Round Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Elland Bridge At Se 106 213
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
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Where to eat & stay near South Pennine Ring
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Pennine Ring?
- South Pennine Ring is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD2 2EL), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is South Pennine Ring?
- South Pennine Ring is a canal in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Pennine Ring?
- The nearest railway station is Brighouse, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD2 2EL.
- Is South Pennine Ring a protected site?
- Yes — South Pennine Ring is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is South Pennine Ring free to visit?
- Yes, South Pennine Ring is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Pennine Ring?
- The nearest railway station is Brighouse, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD2 2EL.