This tends to be the quieter half of the canal. The Ramblers' Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. At Marple the canal descends a flight of sixteen locks, lowering the level by 210 feet before crossing 100 feet above the River Goyt on a magnificent three arched stone aqueduct. We hired Mary for the day, it was a brilliant day and we all had a great laugh. the stretch home along the canal was a little boring but still lots of interesting things to see overall. Good walk, didnt see any closed pathways today. The Upper Peak Forest is lock free (although there are some loft and swing bridges to work (all but one is now electric) and winds its way to a double terminus at Whalley Bridge and Buxworth Basin. 2. The canal is left just after the 'Swizzles' sweet factory. Click thered 'i' iconin the bottom right hand corner to expand the key. Visiting golfers are welcome. Found some new footpaths even though I e lived in the area for 35 years. It is the largest employer in Derbyshire. Amazing views and a lot of variety. Train-based walk - 8.5 miles, easy to moderate, fairly flat. The canal opened in 1800, but it was not until 1804 that Marple locks were finally completed. Superlative Walks 2016. Join or log in above if you are already a member. It runs for a little under 15 miles from Dukinfield Junction on the Ashton Canal to Bugsworth Basin, with a short spur to Whaley Bridge. Marple and New Mills. Today the pleasure cruiser has usurped the working boat now that restoration of much of the canal system has taken place. We started at Furness Vale and walked back to Marple, a walk of just over 5 miles as we extended it a little at the Marple end by walking through half of the Marple Flight of locks to . Are you sure you wish to delete this comment? New Mills: a History This is a very interesting linear walk, following the River Goyt for half of the way then the Peak Forest Canal to Marple. Really lovely route!! This walk has a couple of small climbs but not to bad. 2023GPS Cycle and Walking Routes | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Which GPS. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt. The canal opened in 1800, but it was not until 1804 that Marple locks were finally completed. Lovely walk from start to finish. Follow the towpath west past Newtown and Brunswick Mill to Woodend where you can rejoin with the river. Enjoy about walk from a nice well kept town. It is the largest employer in Derbyshire. Ideal for our greyhound who doesnt like styles. today was a bit overcast so the pics are a bit washed out. At the Buxworth end the canal links with the Peak Forest Tramway Trail which was used to carry limestone to the Peak Forest Canal in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was raining when we arrived but it didn't spoil our enjoyment one bit. very little in the way of road and so much to stop and look at. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Marple Aqueduct and Flight is a must see, as is the Upper Peak Forest Canal, above the locks.you see all sorts of unusual things., cayuga ducks, al- pacca walking, boats, PEAK FOREST CANAL (New Mills) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go, Hotels near New Mills Heritage And Information Centre, Hotels near Manchester Intl Airport (MAN), Hotels near Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), Motels near Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), Hotels near Manchester Metropolitan University, Points of Interest & Landmarks in New Mills, Game & Entertainment Centres in New Mills, Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour from Toronto With Niagara SkyWheel, VIVID Grand Show im Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin, San Blas PRIVATE & ALL INCLUSIVE Sailing Charter - 3 Day/3 Night (min. At the top lock is the junction with the Macclesfield canal (1831). Urban trails, each with something very special, Directions and added information, no pictures. Ramblers2023. The Queen in 1968 visited Possett Bridge near Memorial Park to see the restoration work on the towpath. Considering the amount of rain recently only a few muddy puddles to navigate. This is the equivalent of the annual electricity consumption of around 50 typical British homes. For a walk taking in the Marple locks and aqueduct follow this link. It fell into disuse in the 1960's but was re-opened in 1974 and forms part of 'The Cheshire Ring'. Lovely scenery down the canal path and river. 95% of travellers recommend this experience. Peak Forest Canal: From New Mills to Whaley Bridge or Chinley - See 37 traveler reviews, 38 candid photos, and great deals for New Mills, UK, at Tripadvisor. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Today the company employs 550 and 24hr production is required to meet demand. There is a modern Hydro Electric scheme amongst the remains of a bygone mill. a little muddy in some places but not a problem. Really lovely walk! By the end of the 19th century the basin was handling over 600 tons of limestone per day. I am disabled and can only walk a mile or two, using a wheeled walker. Weather permitting it is possible to see the Welsh hills, so flat is the Cheshire plain. We only went half way to New Mills and got the train back to Marple. 5 Play a round at New Mills Golf Club, Eaves Knoll Road, SK22 4QE, +44 1663 743485. 90% of travellers recommend this experience. The Lower Peak Forest takes you down through 16 locks towards the Ashton Canal and this is a bust waterway as it is part of the Cheshire Ring. The canal continues through Rose Hill cutting, originally a tunnel but opened out many years ago, on to Romiley, Woodley, Hyde, and Dukinfield before its junction with the Ashton Canal. Starting and finishing at Marple this route follows the Peak Forest Canal towards New Mills returning via the Goyt Way. A free day out for all the family. Very scenic. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Other than that most enjoyable! Outbound up steep sided valley and back on canal. Also if there is a boat transitting while you are walking through it is noisy and smokey also. Amazing views and a lot of variety. It is all on one level so as gentle a walk in the country as you like - or you can run if energetic. Our walk from the village climbs to the geologically fascinating Cown Edge Rocks and Robin Hood's Picking Rods. Continue up the locks - all sixteen of them; very picturesque. The Peak Forest Canal was opened throughout in 1804. I used to think walking was boring, how wrong I was. Last weekend was our first walk through the New Mills section and it was an absolute joy. Handy pub called Fox Inn to stop at at Brook Bottom about 7km or so in. We took the day boat "Phoenix" from Whaley Bridge to High Lane and back. one path was closed but there was an uphill diversion. Marple has seen two Royal visits associated with the canals. Stockport, Greater Manchester. The canal is left just after the 'Swizzles' sweet factory. Bugsworth Basin is the end of the canal, where it once connected with a horse-drawn tramway that carried gritstone, limestone and burnt lime to be loaded at Bugsworth for onward carriage to Manchester, the North West and Midlands. . You need to log in as a member of Walkingworld to access the details for this walk. The varied walk also visits a wonderful local park and a lovely nature reserve with peaceful woodland trails. Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station for the 09:49. Loved this walk. Therefore you cant do this full walk. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. New Mills River and Canal Walk. An Introduction to the Canals & Waterways of Marple, Peak Forest Canal History (Constructed 1794 to 1805), Restoration of the Marple Locks & Aqueduct. Lovely walk from start to finish. In all a very enjoyable day - and at no cost (except lunch). You are free to reproduce the walks for your own and your friends pleasure. Following a period of dereliction in the 1960s, restoration was begun by local volunteers andthe length between Marple and Dukinfield was reopened along with the Ashton Canal in 1974. Really lovely route!! Subsequently Marple has been the venue of many "gatherings of boats". It was a follow on from our recent Mellor Cross cycle ride. At Marple Junction the Macclesfield Canal, 30 years junior to the Peak Forest line, is encountered. The traveller from Marple to Macclesfield will find a contrast to the Peak Forest Canal. Take a look at Oldknow's website for more about out Oldknow heritage project at Marple. Its a pleasant walk, and the Fox Inn on the route is a nice stop off point for a bite to eat, The world is varied goes from paved path walk to climbing hills. Once down the flight of locks, the engineering feat of the aqueduct over the river takes the canal through the more densely wooded area around Romiley following which the countryside becomes more open until it reaches its junction with the Ashton and Huddersfield Narrow canals at Portland Basin in Ashton-Under-Lyne. The mill was destroyed in 1892 by a spectacular fire after which the millponds were transformed into a pleasure park called Roman Lake. Very scenic. The first footbridge (about 6/7k in just after grove street) was closed & says its closed until October 2022, we braved & crossed it but it was a bit scary! It was twenty-five years ago in May 1999 since the Marple flight of locks reopened. Enjoy about walk from a nice well kept town. trail was beautiful however the app drained my battery so we guessed the way back. The Sett Valley Trail goes from the town of New Mills to the village of Hayfield and back via a former railway line. To extend the walk you can continue along the canal to Marple and visit the noteworthy Marple Canal Locks.The Sett Valley Trail also starts in the town. The Goyt is also home to the Manchester Canoe Club, who regularly hold slalom competitions and river races there. Find out more about the award winning canals in your area, See more news, events and wellbeing activities from our North West team, Wellbeing on your doorstep. We were on our canal boat and really enjoyed doing this part of the Cheshire Ring with Marple and it aqueduct and 16 locks. We use cookies to make your browsing experience better. It is a community run operation and works on the principle of a reverse Archimedes screw turbine (known as Archie) and is designed to produce around 240 000 kWh of electricity over a typical year. You'll pass the Marple Lock Flight consisting of a flight of sixteen canal locks over the course of about 1 mile. Great walk, all paths were open and the bridge recently repaired. Took us about 2 hours but we did stop to take pictures. Highly recommend. The Peak Forest Canal was begun in 1794 and was designed to transport limestone from the quarries of Derbyshire. The River Goyt rises near 'The Cat and Fiddle' above Buxton and flows through Whalley Bridge and New Mills to join the River Tame near Stockport to form The Mersey. The mill was destroyed in 1892 by a spectacular fire after which the millponds were transformed into a pleasure park called Roman Lake. We looped back and walked further out to pick up the canal in Disley before heading back to Marple. The aerial Walkway provided an innovative and futuristic solution to this age old problem of access. Leaving the pretty village of Marple Bridge, the walk tracks the Rover Goyt, passes victorian leisure parks and the site of a mill that was once the largest cotton mill in the world. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Hiring a day barge and would like to moor at New Mills Marina and walk to High Lea park. The name of New Mylne (New Mills) was given to it from a corn-mill, erected in 1391, near to the present Salem Mill on the River Sett in the hamlet of Ollersett. The Peak Forest Canal was opened throughout in 1804. Canal & River Trust is a charity registered with the Charity Commission no. A nice walk along the canal, bit muddy at places, potentially due to recent weather. The River Goyt is one of the most beautiful features of the district, a walk along its upstream banks as it runs through the Marple area takes one through woodlands, past weirs and waterfalls and on towards a single span of great age, although not as old as its local name Roman Bridge implies. I would heartilly recommend the Peak Forest Canal for walking off those extra pounds or for just a really enjoyable, interesting family day out. The Peak Forest Canal boasts two Scheduled Ancient Monuments in its 15-mile length the grand, three-arch Marple Aqueduct and the historic Bugsworth Basin. Other than that most enjoyable! There's some nice woodland trails with lots of wildlife to look out for here.Shortly after passing through the reserve you return to the train station where the walk finishes. We started at Furness Vale and walked back to Marple, a walk of just over 5 miles . Lovely scenery down the canal path and river. The bridge shortly after the detour to the hydro dam is closed until May 2023. The varied walk also visits a wonderful local park and a lovely nature reserve with peaceful woodland trails. Is it possible to cross the aquaduct on foot? (Due to health issues I can't ride a bicycle) I'm thinking of camping at New Mill Marina, but want to cycle the towpath. New Mills Golf Course is an 18-hole course established in 1907 on the hillside above the town with views to Kinder Scout and the Cheshire Plain. Starting and finishing at Marple this route follows the Peak Forest Canal towards New Mills returning via the Goyt Way. All rights reserved. Our canals can change lives. 5 miles (8.5 km) A circular waterside walk around the Peak District town of New Mills with sections along the River Goyt and the Peak Forest Canal. Not a difficult walk and if you do this one clockwise its a nice gentle walk along the canal for the last half. Ran most of the way. At this point in the Goyt Valley one can plainly see the largely rural character of the district, the land rising sharply to the moorland of Mellor. Dry underfoot and not too busy. It started in 1920 in London and moved to an old cotton mill at New Mills in 1940's after the London Blitz. The Macclesfield canal contours the open land at over 500 feet with magnificent views over Stockport and Greater Manchester. We ended up sharing our lunch with a few of them. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. It is long, dark and damp. At New Mills there's Llamedos for fantastic bacon butties. Surprisingly it was an event on the aqueduct that led to the canal's restoration. As it passes the world famous Swizzels sweet factory in the centre of New Mills you can try and guess what sweets are being made by the aromas as you walk past.The canal is also a haven for flora and fauna and patient visitors early and late in the day will spot many birds, ducks and wild animals. What a great trail! Cotton mills and print-works were built in the Torrs Gorge from 1788. We now have FACEBOOK PAGE. Some of the pics Ive posted are from the last time I did this walk and it was a bit sunnier. Find out if we're working along your route before you set off on a boat trip, It's a great way to get fit and explore our waterways at the same time, Take a look at our common sense guide to sharing the towpath. Separating the two is Benjamin Outram's splendid stone Marple Aqueduct together with its slightly higher railway viaduct neighbour running parallel. Lovely walk - dont think any of the footpaths were closed (one bridge was recently repaired). Then, once youve enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, its just a case of becoming a member. Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. The Garden House community farm is closed on Mondays; Roman Lakes is open only on the last Sunday of the month (October 30). Lovely views along the canal. The area around Swizzels sweet factory is alive with history and there are some interesting buildings on the canal bank. Until the opening of the aerial walkway there was an impasse opposite the historic Torr Vale Mill to the south alongside the impressive railway retaining wall. Very interesting and not very challenging. We only went half way to New Mills and got the train back to Marple. The canal also links with other long distance trails. At the top lock is the junction . In the year 1999, we celebrated two anniversaries on the Peak Forest Canal. A train to Marple and return from Whaley Bridge facilitating a linear walk. It is known for its many confectioneries incl. The event was commemorated by the placing of a plaque on the old toll house at the top lock and by holding of the National Rally of boats by the Inland Waterways Association in the same year. Until the opening of the aerial walkway there was an impasse opposite the historic Torr Vale Mill to the south alongside the impressive railway retaining wall. Cafes. Overall would come back again. Click to download a printable Locks Heritage Trail leaflet, Home | Top | Contact | Privacy | Site Map | Disclaimer. had everything you could ask for on a walk. Only slight downside was having to get out of the way of all the cyclists on the canal path. It fell into disuse in the 1960's but was re-opened in 1974 and forms part of 'The Cheshire Ring'. We added on an extension at the end to view the Marple aqueduct and viaduct. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Youre welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Considering the amount of rain recently only a few muddy puddles to navigate. Then we walk up hill to Chinley Station. Lovely fairly flat walk. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 45 min to complete. The Marple locks lift the canal 209ft in a little over a mile. At the bottom of the gorge is the old bridge across the river and soaring high above it is Union Road Bridge, built in 1884 to span the river at cliff-top level and standing 94 feet above. The expansive park is one of the walking highlights of the area and includes a historic hall and resident deer. After leaving Torkington Park, we made our way up Torkington Old Road. Waypoints: Marple Station, Peak Forest Canal, Strines, Disley, New Mills Newtown, Furness Vale, Buxworth Basin, Chinley Station.. Return train to Piccadilly - xx:55 till 19:55 then 20:51, 21:53 and 23:04. The River Goyt is one of the most beautiful features of the district, a walk along its upstream banks as it runs through the Marple area takes one through woodlands, past weirs and waterfalls and on towards a single span of great age, although not as old as its local name Roman Bridge implies. It is a community run operation and works on the principle of a reverse Archimedes screw turbine (known as Archie) and is designed to produce around 240 000 kWh of electricity over a typical year. The journey started with a bus ride from Stockport to the Soldier Dick in Furness Vale where access to the canal is just by the railway station. Next step is the walk to Bugsworth Basin from a starting point as yet undetermined. Peak Forest Canal, New Mills: Address, Peak Forest Canal Reviews: 4.5/5. Overall would come back again. Thisnow forms part of the Cheshire Cruising Ring. Apart from the desire to get fitter I am also a keen photographer and managed in excess of 200 pictures on our shortish walk as there is so much of interest to see. The purpose of the canal was to transport limestone and lime to industrial centres around the country. Only slight downside was having to get out of the way of all the cyclists on the canal path. Waypoints: Marple Station, Peak Forest Canal, Strines, Disley, New Mills Newtown, Furness Vale, Buxworth Basin, Chinley Station.. Return train to Piccadilly - xx:55 till 19:55 then 20:51, 21:53 and 23:04. Coalmining was the first industry of the area, with up to forty small pits and mines exploiting the Yard Seam. had everything you could ask for on a walk. Great route to walk dogs and chat to other walkers. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. 98% of travellers recommend this experience. great walk and not busy with the current circumstances. Lovely easy walk with beautiful scenery. I found it a little boring but there is a great path all the way around. today was a bit overcast so the pics are a bit washed out. Marple Canal Locks Walk. Next Sunday we shall be driving to Marple locks and doing the next stretch of the canal. If you wish to make commercial use of our work please get in touch with us via our Facebook Page. A train to Marple and return from Whaley Bridge facilitating a linear walk. A nice walk along the canal, bit muddy at places, potentially due to recent weather. We added on an extension at the end to view the Marple aqueduct and viaduct. At the bottom of the gorge is the old bridge across the river and soaring high above it is Union Road Bridge, built in 1884 to span the river at cliff-top level and standing 94 feet above. We are trying to do the whole length, in stages at the moment, but hopefully we will manage it all in one day eventually. The Peak Forest Canal was opened throughout in 1804. Great place to go walking,some fantastic views from by the waterside,make sure you're wearing sturdy footwear. Peak Forest Canal: Marple to Whaley Bridge, Brabyns Park, Peak Forest Canal and River Goyt Circular, Marple Bridge - Etherow Country Park - Erncroft Wood, Marple Memorial Park to Peak Forest Canal. By 1810, New Mills had nine cotton mills, plus three weaving mills and at least three print-works. The former Marple Council played a significant part in the restoration of the flight of locks. Looking for a perfect place to picnic, relax, think, run, walk your dog and more, all for free? Length: 6.3 mi Est. The Peak Forest Canal was begun in 1794 and wasdesigned to transport limestone from the quarries of Derbyshire.
