Lune Crossing Aquaduct
Haweswater Aqueduct was built by Manchester Corporation
to transport water from the Lake District for use in Manchester.
The aqueduct is some 83 miles long, and runs from
Haweswater Reservoir in Cumbria,
to Heaton Park, east of Prestwich, Greater Manchester.
The aqueduct was constructed in several stages
Haweswater Dam Constructed 1930s
Pipe bridge over River Lune
Length of bridge: 324 feet
This bridge was built to carry water from the Lake District to Manchester. The bridge is multi spanned, with stonework abutments and iron work
Over 40 million gallons of water a day are carried over the river Lune by the Aqueduct bridge.
The bridge also is a foot bridge for walkers wishing to cross the Lune at this point.
One Large pipe is separated into four 40,44,44,and 54 inch diameter pipes to cross the bridge. These then combine again into one large pipe almost 3mtrs in diameter. (Large enough to drive a family car through) This then travels the outskirts ofLancaster and Clougha. If you look at clougha you will see some small buildings along its path, These cover the inspection shafts down to the pipe underground.
NOW FOR THE CACHE
For Your Safety The Cache Is NOT on the actual bridge, And you don't need to climb or cross any railings. Please Stay to the Public Path
This is hidden somewhere near or around the bridge.
And as there is plenty of WATER,
PLEASE BE CAREFULL OF YOUNG CHILDREN .
The best parking is at the Crook of Lune picnic site.
54.4.598N 002.43.981W .
This has excellent Toilets facilitiesand Food outlet.
You can also do a complete circle
down one bank, cross over and back
on the other bank.
But please note it can get muddy.
And very busy at weekends.
You could also do the Greys Seat Cache that's nearby.
HAVE FUN