Standedge Tunnel
Standedge Tunnel is a canal tunnel in UK.
- Type: Canal
- Country: UK
- Length: 5.2 km
- Opened: 1811
Overview
Longest and deepest canal tunnel in Britain, under the Pennines between Marsden and Diggle. No towpath, so leggers once pushed boats through by walking the roof. Closed 1943, magnificently restored and reopened in 2001.
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