Manchester Area Closure

[Cruising Mike]

As some of you may have gathered already, we are doing the Cheshire Ring from 4th September till 11th. We have been informed by the Hire Firm of the emergency closure in the Manchester area for emergency demolition. Furthermore, we have been advised to look at alternative routes instead.

 

So i'm asking you guys what do you think? Will it be ready in 3 weeks time or is this predicted as a long term thing?

[BruceinSanity]

As some of you may have gathered already, we are doing the Cheshire Ring from 4th September till 11th. We have been informed by the Hire Firm of the emergency closure in the Manchester area for emergency demolition. Furthermore, we have been advised to look at alternative routes instead.

 

So i'm asking you guys what do you think? Will it be ready in 3 weeks time or is this predicted as a long term thing?

Previous thread here: http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=78072

 

You might be lucky. Try ringing Peel Ports for a progress report.

[Pie Eater]

Is there anyone local who can confirm that demolition is in progress.

 

Steve

[StarUKKiwi]

I passed on tram today and demolition is certainly taking place

[Pie Eater]

I passed on tram today and demolition is certainly taking place

If you go past regular and it is not to much trouble perhaps you can keep us all updated.

 

Steve

[b0atman]

Could the update go in stoppages please as a search to find news on it is only to be found by putting Demolition in. Bridgewater fetches up the stoppages post with no news. Thanks in anticipation.

[Cruising Mike]

Morning people,

 

After a few days getting over the disappointment hearing about this closure, we have finally tried to look at alternative options.

 

We have vetoed every option but two:-

 

Preston Brook (Claymoore) to Bugsworth Basin and back via Middlewich. Still the ring in a sense without going all the way round. 69hrs, 98 Locks and 127 Miles according to CanalplanAC.

 

Preston Brook to Froghall and Back. 63hrs, 103 locks and 105 miles according to CanalPlanAC.

 

Do these look good and is there anything to look out for? I understand that the 2nd route includes a large number of locks as well as a fair number of tunnels including ding Harecastle twice.

[b0atman]

could consider Liverpool as well

[Cruising Mike]

We considered all option before finalising those 2. The liverpool way was the least favourite due to just 16 locks all week (8 each way)

 

We like long hours and a reasonable number of locks throughout the week, even if we go through some lock free stretches

[b0atman]

Liverpool you are forgetting the swing bridges and the power over the motor car plus the locks down to the link.

Edited August 17, 2015 by b0atman

[Corixa]

Are you hiring from Claymore? Which boat have you got? We did Llangollen and Chester from there in June.

[Cruising Mike]

Corixa - Yes Cheshire Cat from Claymoore

[mayalld]

Morning people,

 

After a few days getting over the disappointment hearing about this closure, we have finally tried to look at alternative options.

 

We have vetoed every option but two:-

 

Preston Brook (Claymoore) to Bugsworth Basin and back via Middlewich. Still the ring in a sense without going all the way round. 69hrs, 98 Locks and 127 Miles according to CanalplanAC.

 

This one.

 

It encompasses all the nicest bits of the cheshire ring twice!

[journeyperson]

I passed on tram today and demolition is certainly taking place

 

I went past on the train this morning. The building is about half-way demolished. There appeared to be rubble on the towpath and the water down to Pomona was a grey colour, suggesting that masonry/cement/mortar has gone into the water too. I hope they dredge the stretch past the demolition once the work is finished.

[Pie Eater]

Thanks for the update John.

 

Steve

[Cruising Mike]

Cheers for the update

 

Mayland - Thanks for the advice. Just wonder if it will be a bit too far?

[Liam]

A further update...

 

Heard from the engineer today that it will be hopeful if the canal us open on Friday but worse case scenario is that it will be open by Sunday.

 

For those of you who either are a resident of the Bridgewater or visit it often then if you use Facebook I'd recommend you joining the 'Bridgewater Canal' group where all information on stoppages and other news can be found.

 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/403173586486795?ref=bookmarks

 

Liam

[Cruising Mike]

Wow, if that really is true then that makes my day!

 

*ALL FINGERS CROSSED*

[nicknorman]

Obviously you don't have to commit until you get to Marple area, so you could set out on the ring anti-clockwise and either complete it, or return via Bugsworth.

[Dr Bradley]

Oh good. I can start moving down to Manchester and access to water and sanitary stations.

[Cruising Mike]

Picking the boat up in 2 weeks so there is still time for it t clear and reopen. How about water levels after opening? I would assume it will be unaffected particularly the Rochdale 9

[kevinl]

Oh good. I can start moving down to Manchester and access to water and sanitary stations.

As far as I'm aware the sani station at Castlefield isn't working you'll have to use the one at Stretford.

http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?s=a19a8d66ef15ebda50b0a03b7f11f929&showtopic=76815&hl=castlefield

K

[Liam]

Castlefield facilities block is currently out of order.

[Pie Eater]

As far as I'm aware the sani station at Castlefield isn't working you'll have to use the one at Stretford.

http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=76815&hl=castlefield

K

Is the Stretford one private?

 

Steve

[Dr Bradley]

Castlefield facilities block is currently out of order.

Straight through to Middlewich I think. Won't be a problem though I might run out of Diesel.