David Monkhouse Posted February 5, 2012 Share #1 Posted February 5, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Opened in 1794, the Cromford Canal ran 14.5 miles from Cromford to the Erewash Canal. Built by William Jessop with the assistance of Benjamin Outram, its alignment included 4 tunnels and 14 locks. From Cromford it ran south following the 300-foot contour line along the east side of the valley of the Derwent to Ambergate, where it turned eastwards along the Amber Valley. It turned sharply to cross the valley, crossing the river Amber and the Ambergate to Nottingham road, by means of an aqueduct at Bullbridge, before turning towards Ripley. From there the Butterley Tunnel took it through to the Erewash Valley. From the tunnel it continued to Pye Hill, near Ironville, the junction for the branch to Pinxton, and then descended through fourteen locks to meet the Erewash Canal at Langley Mill. [ATTACH]299067[/ATTACH] Now. who is this lovely lady dressed in red... [ATTACH]299068[/ATTACH] I have no idea what they are called... [ATTACH]299069[/ATTACH] the temperature was barely above freezing, the sunshine misleading, it's a hands in pockets and a cold knees' walk... [ATTACH]299070[/ATTACH] you could walk this path for days and never get such perfect light... [ATTACH]299071[/ATTACH] the towpath from Ambergate to Cromford is now a very popular walking route, with Leawood Pump House and the High Peak Junction of the Cromford and High Peak Railway... [ATTACH]299072[/ATTACH] last year's growth awaiting Spring... [ATTACH]299073[/ATTACH] the old and the new... [ATTACH]299074[/ATTACH] not seen but in close proximity, the A6 London to Inverness Trunk Road and the Midland Railway from London to Manchester... [ATTACH]299075[/ATTACH] with no boats using the canal, nature returns... [ATTACH]299076[/ATTACH] the last bridge before Cromford Warf... and it's back home for hot tea and crumpets with lashings of butter, I hope you enjoyed the walk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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allamande Posted February 5, 2012 Share #2 Posted February 5, 2012 That's a sumptuous walk and thank you for the invite. Beautiful and meditative, it must be a great experience to have one's feet on that ground. Ece Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted February 5, 2012 Share #3 Posted February 5, 2012 That's a sumptuous walk and thank you for the invite. Beautiful and meditative, it must be a great experience to have one's feet on that ground. Ece Eloquent as the set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted February 5, 2012 Share #4 Posted February 5, 2012 David, A jaunt that I'm envious because I couldn't be there with you. Marvelous pictures with the lovely warm colors (even though you had your hands in your pockets). Thanks for inviting us on this hike with your pictures. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted February 5, 2012 Share #5 Posted February 5, 2012 David, I am enjoying your pictures very much. A walk along your canal looks to be soul nourishing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
osscat Posted February 6, 2012 Share #6 Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) I hope this canal can be brought back into use soon - it has its friends I love canals. Edited February 6, 2012 by osscat Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Monkhouse Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted February 9, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) many thanks for the kind comments, much appreciated... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicamann Posted February 10, 2012 Share #8 Posted February 10, 2012 Nice set and of course a beautiful nature walk Thanks for sharing Cheers, JRM 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 10, 2012 Share #9 Posted February 10, 2012 David - A gorgeous set, and I really like the side highlighting of your companion's coat in #5. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted February 10, 2012 Share #10 Posted February 10, 2012 Thanks David. I always enjoy your walks! The last one is my favourite. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Monkhouse Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted February 10, 2012 David - A gorgeous set, and I really like the side highlighting of your companion's coat in #5. Thank you Stuart, we have an expression in the UK that goes, "that's no lady, that's my wife". I have no idea where the saying comes from and I will make a slight change so that it reads correctly, "that's no companion, that's my wife" and I was particularly pleased with your appreciation of the lighting on her. The grief I get when positioning her, left a bit, right a bit is considerable especially at one degree below, cold feet and all that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted February 10, 2012 Share #12 Posted February 10, 2012 One day the boats will be back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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