This is a video I did based mostly on a quote that I identified. It only has pics though, no videos. Leave me and comment and tell me what you assume!

This was shot the day just before we commenced our Cheshire and Four Counties Rings Tour 2004. We had been staying close to by and it appeared like a very good chance to go and inquire the Tunnel Keeper what was the most recent time we could enter the tunnel from the south following day, as we had been pretty convinced Black Prince would not be performing us any favours and let us get away just before 3 pm. It also gave us a likelihood to examine out that both cameras have been functioning properly and film a few boats going into the tunnel. The tunnel in use these days is the one particular by Telford and the second Harecastle tunnel to be built. The entrance to the authentic, Brindley tunnel can be noticed as the smaller, white arch on the appropriate and is now disused due to subsidence. At 2926 yards the Harecastle Tunnel is one particular of the longest on the technique. Owing to its restricted width, passage by means of the tunnel is only permitted when the tunnel is manned generally, in conveys of about eight boats. In impact this indicates the tunnel operates alternately north and south bound for about an hour each way. Opening instances fluctuate so it’s really worth checking waterscape.com or calling BW on 01782 785703. The water in the canal close to these components is a wealthy ocher or rust colour brought on by ironstone becoming continuously leeched from the inside of the tunnel. I don’t forget pondering at the time that the man (on the maroon coloured boat) who had just informed me this was his final day and he was on his way back to the Black Prince Base at Etruria had created a complete canines breakfast of …