Ashton Canal (New Islington Canal Arm)
The Ashton Canal (New Islington Canal Arm) is a narrow canal and is part of the Ashton Canal.
It runs for ½ furlongs from Junction with the New Islington Canal Arm (where it joins the Ashton Canal (Main Line)) to Old Mill Street (north end) (which is a dead end).
The exact dimensions of the largest boat that can travel on the waterway are not known. The maximum headroom is not known. The maximum draught is not known.
| Junction with the New Islington Canal Arm | |||
| New Islington Canal Arm Towpath Bridge | a few yards | 0 locks | |
| Lampwick Arm | ¼ furlongs | 0 locks | |
| Old Mill Street (north end) | ½ furlongs | 0 locks |
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The Ashton Canal is a canal in Greater Manchester, England, linking Manchester with Ashton-under-Lyne.
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