Sweet 16 Traditional Cache

This is a small cach container with log book and pen. You can park on the road nearby and walk along the canal footpath (watch out for the friendly geese). It would also be suitable for cyclists and pushchairs. Would be ok for children, but please take care as the lock is deep in this area, so they should not be left unsupervised

The Ashton Canal was saved from dereliction by hardworking volunteers in the 1970s. They cleared weeds and rubbish out of the canal, reopening a waterway into the heart of Manchester.

Today, the canal is a green link from the city centre to Ashton-under-Lyne, bordered by an interesting mix of modern and industrial architecture. Improvements to the towpath have made it into a pleasant route, accessible to walkers, cyclists and wheelchair users.

The Ashton Canal spans a distance of almost 7 miles and is situated between the Rochdale, Peak Forest and Huddersfield Narrow canals.

Portland Basin Museum gives an insight into the heritage of the canal, with a reconstruction of a 1920's street, and information about the hat-making, textiles and coal industries in the area.