West portal - Saltersford tunnel - Trent & mersey canal - Barnton, Cheshire
Posted by: ntpayne
N 53° 16.450 W 002° 33.850
30U E 529063 N 5902858
The westernmost of two tunnels south of the village of Barnton
Waymark Code: WMR407
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/10/2016
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Typical of the northern Trent & Mersey, this tunnel is one way only and has timed passages. It has no towpath so horses used to be walked over the hill whilst boats were legged through.