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  • Spooky Scarecastle returns to Harecastle Tunnel this Halloween

    Spooky Scarecastle returns to Harecastle Tunnel this Halloween

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    Waterways charity, Canal & River Trust, is delighted to announce the return of its popular ‘Scarecastle’ event, a spooky Halloween canal adventure through Harecastle Tunnel in Staffordshire. This year’s Scarecastle event will take place from 25 to 31 October 2026 at Harecastle Tunnel on the Trent & Mersey Canal. As visitors travel through the historic…

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  • Paddlers invited to explore historic Standedge waterways

    Paddlers invited to explore historic Standedge waterways

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    Visitors to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal are being given the chance to get out on the water as the Canal & River Trust launches a programme of paddlesport sessions at Standedge. The guided activities include canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding, allowing participants to explore one of the region’s most distinctive waterways under the supervision of qualified…

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