Monday 23 August 2010

Manchester to Liverpool Shipping Canal

A 6hr Ferry ride from Salford Quays to Liverpool.















Trafford Road Bridge.
















But before we go under Trafford Bridge--

















Look to your left - Yup - thats right -
Its the home of Manchester United
Old Trafford Road Stadium.











To be continued -
Lots of info and more pics to follow.
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16 comments:

ju-north said...

6 Hours!! And I thought it was a little trip out! Bet it was worth it judging by the pics.

Becca's Dirt said...

Interesting bridge. That is a long ferry ride. Hope you have a good day.

I was just catching up and those are some really good photos.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Woooo Stewart... I've never heard of a SIX hour ferry ride... that was like a daytime cruise!!!! You captured some great pictures though... Love the one when you were going under the Trafford Road Bridge... Great shot.
Betsy

Lew said...

Interesting bridge! A lift, bowstring design.

soulbrush said...

must admit i haven't been tht far out of london- will see it all one day

Gerald (SK14) said...

I've heard about this trip and most folk say it is lovely - would love to try it sometime but probably won't.

It isn't I believe a 6-hours cruise but a 2 hour cruise followed by 3 hours free time in Liverpool and a 1 hour return bus ride - or you can do it in reverse from Liverpool to Salford/Manchester.

Looking forward to your other photos from it.

imac said...

Gerald, Sorry but you are wrong about the time aboard the ferry.
It isnt a 2 hr trip as you say but is really a 6 hour cruise down the canal and for us no time in Liverpool as our coach met us in Liverpool.

Tom said...

It looks fantastic Stewart.. and something I think I'd like to do... we are off Narrowboating this week and we are both looking forward to it.. hope you and the ever beautiful Julie are fine and Dandy..

Barbara said...

At last I have been to one of the places in your photos! I visited Salford about 5 years ago. I will look forward to the other photos from the trip.

Rick said...

Ah - another tour ! Looking forward to it mac ! Looks a bit chilly but that bridge looks interesting, and what lurks behind it ...

SandyCarlson said...

What a journey, and what a view! These are some great shots.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Mac: Neat angles on your shots today.

joey said...

Enjoyed the ride and tour. (Plus the price was right :) Great shots, imac!

George said...

This looks as if it's going to be an interesting cruise. I really like the bridge, and after hearing so much about Manchester United it's nice to see the stadium.

Katney said...

You guys get around!!!

Betty Manousos said...

Wow, how did I miss this post?
You just pulled on my memories, Imac.
Love that bridge!!
Thanks for sharing those beautiful pics with us.

B :))