Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 45 min to complete. Train-based walk - 8.5 miles, easy to moderate, fairly flat. Join or log in above if you are already a member. I found it a little boring but there is a great path all the way around. Today the company employs 550 and 24hr production is required to meet demand. Surprisingly it was an event on the aqueduct that led to the canal's restoration. It was a cool Sunday morning when a small group of us met up at Torkington Park in Hazel Grove for this cycle ride out to Marple and New Mills. Only slight downside was having to get out of the way of all the cyclists on the canal path. Without fanfare or celebration a major anniversary has quietly been reached in Marple this Millennium year. 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. Birds, Butterflies, Cafe, Flowers, Food Shop, Great Views, Industrial Archaeology, Mostly Flat, Museum, Pub, Public Transport, River, Toilets, Woodland. The Marple locks lift the canal 209ft in a little over a mile. Description: This is mostly a canal stroll along the Peak Forest Canal, starting at Marple Station. From "Wild Wales" by George Borrow. New Mills - Travel guide at Wikivoyage Cheshire walk - Marple, River Goyt and Peak Forest Canal Andy S had put together this route. Starting and finishing at Marple this route follows the Peak Forest Canal towards New Mills returning via the Goyt Way. The former Marple Council played a significant part in the restoration of the flight of locks. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. A beautiful walk, not too difficult, a lot of it is alongside the canal, then you climb up to a pub, perfectly positioned before heading along the Goyt trail following the river virtually all the way back, with a few hidden gems along the way. 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. 95% of travellers recommend this experience. PARTIAL CLOSURE: Part of this route, halfway around the loop at the bridge, is temporarily inaccessible, but you can still enjoy other sections of this trail. 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. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Lovely views along the canal. Found some new footpaths even though I e lived in the area for 35 years. New Horizons carries more than 1000 disabled people and their helpers some 1500 miles each year over the canal system. Just a mention of the Butterhouse Green Tunnel in Woodley if you ever get that far. For much of its length, the canal runs alongside the pretty River Goyt. The achievement is all the more significant because it would not have happened without strong public support many years ago, so it is ironic that it appears to be passing almost unnoticed now. Click to download a printable Locks Heritage Trail leaflet, Home | Top | Contact | Privacy | Site Map | Disclaimer. 2. The popular cycling and walking trail runs through the beautiful Sett Valley from New Mills to Hayfield, which is a great base for exploring the Kinder Plateau. Canal & River Trust is a charity registered with the Charity Commission no. Explore the outstandingly beautiful Cheshire plains on one our holiday narrow Off Grid Services is here for all your gas and electrical needs. 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. Between the junction and the aqueduct is the magnificent flight of 16 locks rising over 210 feet (64m). This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Find a waterside stroll or a satisfying hike along our beautiful canals and rivers, Discover how you can recharge when spending time by water, Help us make a difference and have fun along the way. There are fine views from the elevated position of the site. Very interesting and not very challenging. It follows along the banks of the River Sett. 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. Marple Canal Locks Walk Route - gps-routes.co.uk The aqueduct at Marple is very interesting to visit and there are several other interesting features like tunnels, locks, old wharfs and bridges. 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.