Harecastle Tunnel Trent and Mersey Canal

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The photograph on this page of Harecastle Tunnel Trent and Mersey Canal by Jo and Steve Turner as part of the Geograph project.

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Harecastle Tunnel Trent and Mersey Canal

Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 16 Jun 1997

The tunnel is very low and narrow and very soon after you enter, they close the doors and switch on an extractor fan. This is looking back to the southern portal just before they close the doors and your heart misses a couple of beats!

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.062959
Longitude
-2.226626