Walking along the Peak Forest Canal

Looking back across the Marple Aqueduct, with the River Goyt flowing through the wooded valley below. © www.penninewaterwys.co.uk

The towpath is part of the Cheshire Ring Canal Walk, a 97-mile towpath walk via Greater Manchester and rural Cheshire. It follows the six historic canals that form this popular cruising ring, including the Macclesfield Canal, Peak Forest Canal and Trent & Mersey Canal. It also connects with European Long Distance Path E2 that runs from Galway in Ireland to Nice in the South of France.

There are numerous walks and trails near the canal. Brabyns Park, in Marple, has woodland, parkland and playing fields between the Peak Forest Canal and the River Goyt.

Walking routes

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)