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The Boundary, Audenshawa Welcoming Stop for Canal Boaters
2 Audenshaw Rd, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5HD
01616 120754
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The Boundary can be found on the Ashton Canal in Lancashire and quite near to Audenshaw.
What can be found at: The Boundary
Refreshments & Rest on the Ashton Canal Near Manchester
If you're navigating the Ashton Canal in Greater Manchester, The Boundary in Audenshaw offers a convenient, friendly, and satisfying stop for narrowboaters, towpath walkers, and canal users looking for great food, a proper pint, and warm hospitality.
Ideal Stop for Canal Boaters
Just a short walk from the Ashton Canal, The Boundary is a canal-user-friendly pub, perfect for a rest during a leisurely cruise between Manchester and the Peak Forest Canal junction.
Whether you're stopping for lunch, taking a break from lock work, or winding down for the evening, the pub offers:
- Spacious beer garden – ideal for relaxing on warm afternoons
- Traditional pub meals – hearty and satisfying, great after a long day's cruising
- Local ales and drinks – enjoy a refreshing pint of real ale or soft drink
- Friendly staff – known for making boaters and walkers feel at home
Location & Access
The Boundary sits close to the canal at Audenshaw and is easily accessible from the towpath via local lanes. Boaters will find good short-stay mooring opportunities nearby, especially around Fairfield Junction and Guide Bridge.
Great for Towpath Walkers & Nature Enthusiasts
The Ashton Canal towpath in this area offers a peaceful urban escape, with glimpses of old industrial history and stretches of wildlife-rich greenery. Walkers can enjoy:
Flat, scenic towpath walks
Access to local green spaces and woodland
A relaxing drink or meal at The Boundary mid-walk
Nearby Canal Features:
- Fairfield Junction – where the Ashton Canal meets the short Hollinwood Branch
- Portland Basin – a short cruise away in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Dukinfield Junction – connecting to the Peak Forest Canal
A Reliable Stop Along the Ashton Canal
For narrowboaters journeying toward or away from Manchester, The Boundary is a trusted local pub offering all the essentials: great food, welcoming atmosphere, and easy access from the canal. Whether you're on a weekend cruise or a longer waterway adventure, it's a great place to tie up nearby and enjoy a little bit of canal-side hospitality.
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