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Sowerby Bridge is where the Calder & Hebble Navigation and the Rochdale Canal meet on the edge of the Pennines. Once an industrial centre, now pubs and cafes fill many of the old canal buildings.
The area is well known for its walking and cycling routes across and around the Pennines. It's a fascinating place to explore the history of weaving, water mills, and the role our canals played during the Industrial Revolution.
The Wharf, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2AG
The towpath is always open.
Once you're there, it won't cost you a thing.
At Tuel Lock and Tuel Lane near lock 1.
Postcode: HX6 2AG
There are two free carparks next to Lock 1.
Sowerby Bridge station is a seven-minute walk from the wharf.
A boater passing through a canal lock in Sowerby Bridge
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