North east portal - Leek tunnel - Caldon canal - Leek, Staffordshire
Posted by: ntpayne
N 53° 05.217 W 002° 02.233
30U E 564481 N 5882375
The only tunnel on the Leek branch of the Caldon canal
Waymark Code: WMR40K
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/10/2016
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This tunnel is in a beautiful location situated near the town of Leek in Staffordshire. This part of the Caldon canal is called the Leek branch and was built as a feeder to supply water to the main canal. It was also used for freight traffic.