Leeds & Liverpool CanalChief Engineer: James Brindley superceded by John Longbotham Assisted by: Robert Whitworth Significance: Longest continuous canal built by a single company Started in: 1770Completed in: 1811Length: 127.75miles in addition the Rufford and Leigh branches are both 7.25miles Headroom: 8 footLock Size: Liverpool to Wigan 72ft x 14ft 6in. Wigan to Leeds 60ft x 14ft 3inNumber of Locks: 91Tunnels: 2Aqueducts: 14Goods Carried: Coal, limestone, timber, stone, textiles together with a wide range of raw materials and manufactured goodsOperating Authority: Canal & River TrustThe Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line.Nice retreat from the hustle and bustle of city of Leeds well worth a visit to sit and relax
God for walk from keighley to Leeds with nice view
Leeds & Liverpool Canal is a UK Museum based in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber. Leeds & Liverpool Canal is located at Leeds LS11 5WA, UK.
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