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Tag: Standedge Tunnel

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Canal views are a winner

Trevor Baxter January 20, 2022 AwardCanal and River Trustcaptureddata science labDigglegreenfuieldHuddersfield Narrow CanalMossleyrate this scenesaddleworth independentsaddleworth newsStandedge TunneltamesideUppermillwinner

THE Huddersfield Narrow Canal has been voted in the top 10 for its scenic qualities in a study undertaken by the Canal & River Trust.…

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To the rescue: Tunnels used in multi- agency training exercise

Trevor Baxter November 23, 2021 emergency exercisemountain rescueNetwork RailSaddleworthsaddleworth independentsaddleworth newsStandedge Tunnel

EMERGENCY services in Diggle and Marsden took part in a training exercise at two of the three Standedge rail tunnels. Around 200 personnel from the…

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Boat trips return to Standedge Tunnel

Gemma Carter August 9, 2021 activityCanal and River Trustcanal boatlongest tunnelMarsden Newsmarsden visitors centreSaddleworthsaddleworth independentStandedge Tunneltrips

STANDEDGE Tunnel and Visitor Centre has restarted boat trips into Britain’s longest, highest and deepest canal tunnel. The 200-year-old attraction, which is managed by waterways…

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Get exploring Britain’s longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel

Tony Bugby February 12, 2019 Half-term tripMarsden CanalMarsden NewsSaddleworth Canalsaddleworth newsStandedge Tunnel

THIS February half term, why not take the kids to experience Britain’s longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel? Yes, that’s right – we’re talking about…

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Special day in store for all at historic Standedge Tunnel

Aimee Belmore June 29, 2018 boatscanalHuddersfield Narrow CanalStandedge Tunneltunnel and visitor centre

YOU will surely be familiar with the rolling hills and picturesque grey brick architecture of the beautiful Pennine countryside in Marsden… but have you ever…

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Birds of prey set to land at Standedge Tunnel for annual Falconry Day

Aimee Belmore May 28, 2016 birds of preyfalconryStandedge Tunnelvisitor centre

A FASCINATING range of birds of prey will visit Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre on Saturday 11 June. Visitors will be able to experience the…

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Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre to reopen with two special events

Aimee Belmore February 16, 2016 boat tripcanalMothers DayStandedge Tunnelvisitor centreweddingwedding venue

STANDEDGE TUNNEL & VISITOR CENTRE TO REOPEN WITH TWO SPECIAL EVENTS TWO SPECIAL events will be held at the Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre in…

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