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- Location
- DE4, Derbyshire
Wolfscote Dale (nearly on the bridge)
'The Pinch' (Staffs/Derbys border)
'The Pinch' (Staffs/Derbys border)
Are you copying me? My profile pic is on that bridge!
Are you copying me? My profile pic is on that bridge!
Yes that was an impressive viaduct and trail, Colin. One of many of our highly enjoyable rides out together.This isn't strictly a bridge, but it acts as one. My bike (and @Littgull with his) on the magnificent Hewenden viaduct near Cullingworth, West Yorkshire.
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It forms part of the Great Northern Railway Trail which hopefully will eventually be extended through the 2.2 km Queensbury tunnel towards Bradford.
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Unfortunately, I could see that being months away, or even next year!Yes that was an impressive viaduct and trail, Colin. One of many of our highly enjoyable rides out together.
When this pesky COVID 19 virus is beaten we will most certainly repeat.
I have never looked at that area on the OS map before because it is sandwiched between built-up areas that I don't venture into, except when guided by you!Here's a bridge I crossed the other day over the River Roch on my mtb at the derelict Crimble Mill in between Rochdale and Heywood. The site is earmarked for 250 luxury new houses under the Greater Manchester Spacial Framework Plan. There is lots of local opposition to it. Also a picture of the derelict Crimble Mill.
Yes, I agree Colin, definitely better to save the mill structure and convert. Nice pics of such in your link.Unfortunately, I could see that being months away, or even next year!
I have never looked at that area on the OS map before because it is sandwiched between built-up areas that I don't venture into, except when guided by you!
Off topic comment: I can see why there would be opposition to luxury homes there. If they must build housing there, it would be good if they saved the mill instead and converted that, the way that have done in many places round here. Example, Woodhouse Mill on the side of the Rochdale canal near Todmorden...
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(Looks like there might be a rising damp problem for the bottom floor of apartments! )
Other fine local mill conversions - HERE.
Which was 'The Great North Road' & a feared climb up The Peth