Entering the tunnel

British Waterways staff control the tunnel, and organise boat passages in convoys. Each boat is counted in and out. Passage outside the opening hours is prohibited, which can mean a long wait overnight sometimes.

Photograph taken by Stephen Atty and was added to the database before Saturday the 1st of January, 2005

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This photo is one of 23 of Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) [Previous | Next]