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Manchester Ship Canal

Manchester Ship Canal

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Manchester Ship Canal

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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September 12, 2024

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The Manchester Ship canal is a 36 mile (58 km) inland waterway. It links Manchester with the Irish Sea. Construction began in 1887 and once completed it enabled Manchester to become Britain's fourth-largest port, despite being a considerable distance from the sea. Today the commercial use has declined as the ships have become larger, but there are plans for redevelopment.

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March 12, 2025

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A great place to stop by and just reflect on things.

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Manchester Ship Canal – River Mersey loop from Urmston

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The Bridgewater Way – River Mersey loop from Deansgate

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Manchester Ship Canal – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Moorside

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Manchester Ship Canal

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Manchester Ship Canal – River Mersey loop from Urmston

#2.

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#3.

Manchester Ship Canal – Worsley Village and Delph loop from Moorside

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