May 2014:
Maria made a journey to Marsden to take part in the St George’s Day celebrations at Tunnel End. The photographs below show Maria on her outwards journey to Marsden and on her return journey to Guide Bridge with boathorse Bilbo Baggins.
Maria passing through the opened-out Whitelands Tunnel, Ashton.
Photo: John Lupton
Maria approaching Lock 2w, Ashton. Photo: John Lupton
Ascending Diggle lock flight. Photo: John Lupton
Alongside the railway at Diggle. Photo: John Lupton
Maria waits at the Diggle portal of Standedge Tunnel. Photo: John Lupton
Legging through one of the easier brick and stone lined sections of Standedge Tunnel. On some sections the walls are unever rock faces which make legging more difficult.
Photo: John Lupton
If the leggers get too hot, showers are available. Photo: John Lupton
A crowd welcomes Maria’s arrival at Tunnel End for the St George’s Day celebration.
Photo: John Lupton
Maria at Uppermill on the return journey. Photo: Alan Schofield
Maria at Uppermill. Photo: Alan Schofield
Maria and Bilbo at Royal George Aqueduct, near the boundary between Saddleworth and Mossley. Photo: Alan Schofield
Maria at Royal George Aqueduct. Photo: Alan Schofield
Maria approaching Lock 14w, Mossley. Photo: Martin Clark
Maria approaching Lock 13w, Mossley. Photo: Martin Clark
Leaving Lock 13w, Mossley. Photo: Alan Bishop Photography
Waggon Road Bridge, Mossley. Photo: Alan Bishop Photography
Approaching Egmont Street, Mossley. Photo: Alan Bishop Photography
Approaching Lock 10w, Millbrook. Photo: Martin Clark
Leaving Lock 10w, Millbrook. Photo: Martin Clark
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