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Water


The Huddersfield Narrow and Broad Canals, along with the Calder and Hebble Navigation, mean that much of Kirklees is navigable by water. Over 25 miles of canal weave their way across the district, linking the Pennines in the west with the region's waterways in the east. The district also boasts one of the seven wonders of canal engineering - the Standedge Tunnel at Marsden which traverses the Pennine moorland.

The tunnel took 17 years to complete and at 3½ miles long it is the highest, longest and deepest tunnel in the UK.

Canals played a vital role in the development of Kirklees and its industrial heritage, carrying coal, wool, finished textiles and many other goods. They are now peaceful cruising waterways and their tranquil settings make them ideal for boating, walking and fishing.
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