Welcome to Ashton Canal

Ashton Canal is a 6.2-mile-long canal that runs through Greater Manchester, connecting the city of Manchester to the town of Ashton-under-Lyne. The canal was built in the late 18th century to transport coal from the mines in the east of Manchester to the city center. Today, the canal is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and boaters, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The Ashton Canal is home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and herons. The canal is also home to a number of fish species, including carp, bream, and roach. The canal is surrounded by greenery, with trees and bushes lining the banks, providing a habitat for birds and insects. The canal is a popular spot for fishing, with many anglers taking advantage of the peaceful surroundings to catch a variety of fish.

The Ashton Canal is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed Droylsden Marina, which was once a busy industrial area but is now a popular spot for boaters and walkers. The canal also passes through the Ancoats area of Manchester, which was once the heart of the city's industrial revolution. Today, the area is home to a number of trendy bars, restaurants, and cafes, making it a popular destination for visitors to the city.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Peters C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Wilson	Oxford Street Ashton Under Lyne Greater Manchester OL7 0NB 01613301691 School Website
St Stephens C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms John Shelton	Audenshaw Road Audenshaw Manchester Greater Manchester M34 5HD 01613303818 School Website
Poplar Street Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Fletcher	Ravenwood Drive Audenshaw Manchester M34 5EF 1613364134 School Website
Ashton West End Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kimberley Pizuti	William Street Ashton Under Lyne Greater Manchester OL7 0BJ 01613304234 School Website
Audenshaw School Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Peter Taylor	Hazel Street Audenshaw Manchester Greater Manchester M34 5NB 01613362133 School Website
Audenshaw Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Williams	Ash Street Audenshaw Manchester Greater Manchester M34 5NG 01613702504 School Website
Ravensfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Leyland	Clarendon Street Dukinfield Greater Manchester SK16 4JG 01613442905 School Website
Aldwyn Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Craig Beaty	Lumb Lane Audenshaw Manchester Greater Manchester M34 5SF 01613703626 School Website
Hawthorns School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pierre Coiffait	Sunnyside Moss Campus Lumb Lane Audenshaw Manchester Greater Manchester M34 5SF 01613701312 School Website
Safe Start School Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Grace Speakman	1, 2 & 4 Henry Square Chambers Old Street Ashton-Under-Lyne Tameside OL6 7ST 1615235444 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Guide Bridge Guide Lane, Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester, M34 5HF 0.12 Miles

Denton Manchester Road North, Denton, Greater Manchester, M34 3NS 1.15 Miles

Hyde North Junction Street, Hyde, Greater Manchester, SK16 5RH 1.19 Miles

Ashton-Under-Lyne Wellington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6JP 1.32 Miles

Flowery Field Bennett Street, Flowery Field, Greater Manchester, SK14 4BZ 1.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chauffeur 2000 07976 325538 9 Corporation Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 5LY 0.71 Miles
Elegant Cars 0161 370 1064 3 Ryecroft View, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 5GE 0.95 Miles
B K Executive Cars 0800 731 1194 Oldham Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 7AP 1.03 Miles
A2b Travel 0161 339 1109 67 Oldham Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 7DF 1.05 Miles
Radio Cabs (Ashton) Ltd 0161 330 2090 22 Old Street, Ashton Under Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6LB 1.23 Miles
Medlock Cars 0161 371 5515 18 Park Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M43 7JA 1.29 Miles
Call A Cab 0161 320 7117 21 Hyde Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 3AF 1.31 Miles
A2b Private Hire 0161 308 3838 Unit B, Ashton Under Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 8SS 1.47 Miles
A2b Private Hire 0161 308 3850 Turner Street, Ashton Under Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 8SS 1.47 Miles
Whitecab Taxis 0161 370 6121 10 Wayne Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M43 7LQ 1.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stockport Road Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Trafalgar Square Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crowthorn Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Audenshaw Po Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Astley Street Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Audenshaw Road Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ryecroft Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shepley Ind Estate Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Shepley Road Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stamford Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Astley Street Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
William Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denton Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spring Bank D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Highlands Practice	156 Stockport Road Ashton-Under-Lyne Lancashire OL7 0NW
Ht Practice 0161 3427200	156 Stockport Road Ashton Under Lyne Lancashire OL7 0NW
Guide Bridge Medical Practice 0161 3442609	Guide Lane Audenshaw Manchester Lancashire M34 5HY
West End Medical Centre 0161 3395488	West End Medical Centre 98-102 Stockport Road Ashton-Under-Lyne Lancashire OL7 0LH
King Street Medical Centre 0161 3301142	King Street Medical Ctr. 96-98 King Street Dukinfield Cheshire SK16 4JZ

Local Stores

Audenshaw - Stamford Road
Stamford Road/Denton Road
Audenshaw
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M34 5DY
01613 359563
shop.5511@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.56 miles

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SPAR Droylsden Road
17 Droylsden Rd
Audenshaw
Manchester
M34 5SP
01613715301
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Ashton) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Snipe Retail Park Manchester Road Ashton-Under-Lyne Lancashire OL7 0DN 0161 371 2954 ashton@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.58 miles

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Abbeywood Veterinary Clinic Ltd
104 Ashton Road Denton Manchester Lancashire M34 3JE 0161 336 5062 abbeywoodvets@btconnect.com Website 1.06 miles

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Animal Trust Vets Cic Ashton
Unit 4 Ashton Retail And Leisure Park 100 Wellington Road Ashton Under Lyne Lancashire OL6 6DJ 0161 507 0444 ashton@animaltrust.org.uk Website 1.25 miles
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M Gourley Veterinary Surgeons - Ashton-Under-Lyne
82 Wellington Road Ashton-Under-Lyne Lancashire OL6 6DP 0161 330 2514/4839 enquiries@mgourleyvets.co.uk Website 1.27 miles
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Denton Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 3 31 Stockport Road Denton Manchester Lancashire M34 6DB 0161 320 7727 denton@vets4pets.com Website 1.34 miles
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Tameside Veterinary Clinic
Beehive House Greenside Lane Droylsden Lancashire M43 7AJ 0161 820 0830 enquiries@tamesideveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 1.55 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Chadwick Dam
55 Mellor Rd Ashton-Under-Lyne Lancashire OL6 6RT 1.82 miles Near Stamford Park Boating Lake

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Daisy Nook Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Daisy Nook Country Park. Daisy Nook Country Park Is Located In Failsworth, Greater Manchester. The Park Runs Through The Medlock Valley In An Area Once Called Waterhouses. M35 9WJ 1.88 miles From Ashton-Under-Lyne Bypass (A635) Take A627 North Towards Oldham For Approx 1 Mile To Newmarket Road (Traffic Lights). Turn Left And Follow Newmarket Road For 3/4 Mile To Junction At Sharp Left Bend. Turn Right At Bend. Entrance To Car Park And Visitor Centre Is On The Right After 50 Metres.

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Haughton Dale
Woodend Ln Hyde SK14 1DU 2.31 miles Park At Woodend Lane Sk14 1Dt

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Debdale Park
2 Wall Way Manchester Lancashire M18 7WY 2.32 miles Marker Is The Car Park For Debdale

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Clayton Vale And River Medlock
Pathed Walk Along The River Medlock. There Is A Refreshment Cabin At The Start Of The Walk. There Is Also A Purpose Mountain Bike In The Woods. 5 Keeley Cl Lancashire 2.87 miles

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Clayton Vale
Good Open Spaces To Run In With Paths To Keep Your Shoes Clean :) Unnamed Road Manchester Lancashire M11 4LW 2.87 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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