Cycling along the Peak Forest Canal

Samuel Oldknow's Warehouse, with Lock 10 seen to the right. The warehouse had a loading arm going inside for easier trans-shipment of goods. © www.penninewaterways.co.uk

The towpath is not open to cyclists. There is excellent cycling nearby on the Middlewood Way, a railway path which runs south from Marple to Macclesfield.

Cycling routes

Unfortunately we don’t currently have any information on cycling routes along the Peak Forest Canal.

If you know of any, please tell us by emailing feedback@waterscape.com. We’re always happy to add information to waterscape.com.

Towpath Stoppages

28 Nov 2011 - 06 Apr 2012

Towpath Closure only: PEAK FOREST CANAL BETWEEN BRIDGE A AND BRIDGE 1

Associated Regional Office: Manchester & Pennine Waterways

The towpath will be closed for a duration of 18 weeks to facilitate United Utilities water quality improvement project.

British Waterways apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

(Enquiries: 01782 785703)

 
01 Feb 2012 - 09 Mar 2012

Stoppage: Strines Aqueduct

Associated Regional Office: Manchester & Pennine Waterways

Towpath has been closed

Canal de-watered and wash wall re-built to prevent leakage.

(Enquiries: 01782 785703)