Marple Locks

Marple Lock no. 15, Peak Forest Canal,  Marple, Cheshire

Continue back up the Macclesfield Canal to Marple, and then start the descent of the 16 lock Marple flight on the Peak Forest Canal. The Marple locks are quite fun. The first four run down a residential street with houses and gardens either side. The next four run alongside a park, and the rest through attractive open woodland.

Marple Viaduct (over River Goyt) from Marple Aqueduct,
Peak Forest Canal, Marple, Cheshire

After Marple Botom Lock continue over the Marple Aqueduct, spectacularly running alongside the viaduct over the river Goyt, and through the former Rosehill Tunnel (now a roofless cutting) before mooring-up for the night at a secluded spot before the Hyde Bank Tunnel.

Dinner on boat.

Macclesfield Canal: High Lane - Marple Junction
Peak Forest Canal (Lower): Marple Junction - Rosehill Field Bridge
3.7 miles, 16 locks


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