Roger Millin wrote... >Talking of stoppages, our Nichs mentions that the Barton Swing >Aqueduct is *normally* closed for the last two weeks of September >every year for maintenance. Does anyone know if this is correct?
Waterscape he say: Opening Times: Barton Aqueduct opening times 2007 1 January - 18 March: 9.15am - 4.30pm; 18 March - 12 noon 31 March: closed 31 March: 12 noon - 4.30pm; 1 April - 30 September: 9.15am - 9pm 1 October - 31 December: 9.15am - 4.30pm. (Enquiries: 0161 6298266) Only a stoppage during March is mentioned. No mention of any stoppage on the Bridgewater Canal site. Don't take any of this as gospel, though. I accept no responsibility if someone gets stuck at Barton for two weeks! -- Martin Clark Internet Boaters' Database http://www.boaterweb.co.uk Pennine Waterways Website http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk
