Macclesfield Canal
Record: 42 km
The Macclesfield Canal is a canal in east Cheshire, England. There were various proposals for a canal to connect the town of Macclesfield to the national network from 1765 onwards, but it was not until 1824 that a scheme came to fruition. There were already suggestions by that date that a railway would be better, but the committee that had been formed elected for a canal, and the engineer Thomas Telford endorsed the decision. The canal as built was a typical Telford canal, constructed using cut and fill, with numerous cuttings and embankments to enable it to follow as straight a course as possible, although Telford had little to do with its construction, which was managed by William Crosley.
Macclesfield Canal
Marple Basin, Macclesfield canal leaves to the left. Ahead to lock 16 Peak Forest Canal. Macclesfield Canal 1
Macclesfield Canal
Marple Basin, Macclesfield canal leaves to the left. Ahead to lock 16 Peak Forest Canal. Macclesfield Canal 1
Macclesfield Canal
Marple to High Lane. Macclesfield Canal 2
Macclesfield Canal
Marple to High Lane. Macclesfield Canal 2
Macclesfield Canal
The view looking south-west along the first stretch of the Macclesfield from Marple Junction, with the former canal warehouse on the right. Macclesfield Canal 3
Macclesfield Canal
The view looking south-west along the first stretch of the Macclesfield from Marple Junction, with the former canal warehouse on the right. Macclesfield Canal 3
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back to the junction with the Peak Forest Canal at Marple. Macclesfield Canal 4
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back to the junction with the Peak Forest Canal at Marple. Macclesfield Canal 4
Macclesfield Canal
Bridge 1 is one of the Macclesfield's roving bridges or 'snake' bridges, where the towpath changes sides and a boathorse could cross without the need to disconnect the towline when travelling between Marple Locks and the Macclesfield Canal. Macclesfield Canal 5
Macclesfield Canal
Bridge 1 is one of the Macclesfield's roving bridges or 'snake' bridges, where the towpath changes sides and a boathorse could cross without the need to disconnect the towline when travelling between Marple Locks and the Macclesfield Canal. Macclesfield Canal 5
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back to Marple Junction, with the former canal warehouse on the left. Macclesfield Canal 6
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back to Marple Junction, with the former canal warehouse on the left. Macclesfield Canal 6
Macclesfield Canal
Church Lane Bridge, Marple - another 'snake' bridge where the towpath changes sides. Macclesfield Canal 7
Macclesfield Canal
Church Lane Bridge, Marple - another 'snake' bridge where the towpath changes sides. Macclesfield Canal 7
Macclesfield Canal
West of Church Lane Bridge, Marple, with Goyt Mill in the distance. Macclesfield Canal 8
Macclesfield Canal
West of Church Lane Bridge, Marple, with Goyt Mill in the distance. Macclesfield Canal 8
Macclesfield Canal
Goyt Mill, Marple. Macclesfield Canal 9
Macclesfield Canal
Goyt Mill, Marple. Macclesfield Canal 9
Macclesfield Canal
Goyt Mill, Marple. Macclesfield Canal 10
Macclesfield Canal
Goyt Mill, Marple. Macclesfield Canal 10
Macclesfield Canal
Eccles Bridge, Marple, with Goyt Mill on the right. Macclesfield Canal 11
Macclesfield Canal
Eccles Bridge, Marple, with Goyt Mill on the right. Macclesfield Canal 11
Macclesfield Canal
Barns Fold Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 12
Macclesfield Canal
Barns Fold Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 12
Macclesfield Canal
Near Hawk Green. Macclesfield Canal 13
Macclesfield Canal
Near Hawk Green. Macclesfield Canal 13
Macclesfield Canal
Clough Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 14
Macclesfield Canal
Clough Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 14
Macclesfield Canal
Hydes Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 15
Macclesfield Canal
Hydes Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 15
Macclesfield Canal
Rack with stop planks near Hydes Bridge. These can be dropped into slots in the bridge hole if a stretch of canal needs to de drained to carry out work. Macclesfield Canal 16
Macclesfield Canal
Rack with stop planks near Hydes Bridge. These can be dropped into slots in the bridge hole if a stretch of canal needs to de drained to carry out work. Macclesfield Canal 16
Macclesfield Canal
High Lane Bridge, carrying the A6 across the canal. High Lane and Poynton to Bollington. Macclesfield Canal 17
Macclesfield Canal
High Lane Bridge, carrying the A6 across the canal. High Lane and Poynton to Bollington. Macclesfield Canal 17
Macclesfield Canal
The Bull's Head Inn at High Lane Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 18
Macclesfield Canal
The Bull's Head Inn at High Lane Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 18
Macclesfield Canal
The junction with High Lane Arm - the entrance to the short arm which is home to the North Cheshire Cruising Club. Macclesfield Canal 19
Macclesfield Canal
The junction with High Lane Arm - the entrance to the short arm which is home to the North Cheshire Cruising Club. Macclesfield Canal 19
Macclesfield Canal
The entrance to High Lane, home to North Cheshire Cruising Club. Macclesfield Canal 20
Macclesfield Canal
The entrance to High Lane, home to North Cheshire Cruising Club. Macclesfield Canal 20
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back towards High Lane Bridge, with High Lane Arm to the left. Macclesfield Canal 21
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back towards High Lane Bridge, with High Lane Arm to the left. Macclesfield Canal 21
Macclesfield Canal
Tree-lined stretch approaching the embankment that crosses Ladybrook Valley and the railway line to Buxton. Macclesfield Canal 22
Macclesfield Canal
Tree-lined stretch approaching the embankment that crosses Ladybrook Valley and the railway line to Buxton. Macclesfield Canal 22
Macclesfield Canal
Passing the entrance to the boatyard at Higher Poynton. Macclesfield Canal 23
Macclesfield Canal
Passing the entrance to the boatyard at Higher Poynton. Macclesfield Canal 23
Macclesfield Canal
Brownhills Bridge, Higher Poynton. Macclesfield Canal 24
Macclesfield Canal
Brownhills Bridge, Higher Poynton. Macclesfield Canal 24
Macclesfield Canal
Wide section at Higher Poynton. Macclesfield Canal 25
Macclesfield Canal
Wide section at Higher Poynton. Macclesfield Canal 25
Macclesfield Canal
Winding hole south of Higher Poynton. Macclesfield Canal 26
Macclesfield Canal
Winding hole south of Higher Poynton. Macclesfield Canal 26
Macclesfield Canal
Hagg Footbridge. Macclesfield Canal 27
Macclesfield Canal
Hagg Footbridge. Macclesfield Canal 27
Macclesfield Canal
Mitchells Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 28
Macclesfield Canal
Mitchells Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 28
Macclesfield Canal
Passing Lyme View Marina at Adlington Basin, Fourlane Ends, with Grimshaw's Bridge in the distance. Macclesfield Canal 29
Macclesfield Canal
Passing Lyme View Marina at Adlington Basin, Fourlane Ends, with Grimshaw's Bridge in the distance. Macclesfield Canal 29
Macclesfield Canal
Hibberts Brow, near Adlington village. Macclesfield Canal 30
Macclesfield Canal
Hibberts Brow, near Adlington village. Macclesfield Canal 30
Macclesfield Canal
Approaching Bartons Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 31
Macclesfield Canal
Approaching Bartons Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 31
Macclesfield Canal
Snapes Bridge shows the oval shape typical of most of the stone overbridges on the Macclesfield Canal. Macclesfield Canal 32
Macclesfield Canal
Snapes Bridge shows the oval shape typical of most of the stone overbridges on the Macclesfield Canal. Macclesfield Canal 32
Macclesfield Canal
Rounding a bend near Lane Head, Whiteley Green, the village of Bollington comes into view. Macclesfield Canal 33
Macclesfield Canal
Rounding a bend near Lane Head, Whiteley Green, the village of Bollington comes into view. Macclesfield Canal 33
Macclesfield Canal
Sugar Lane Bridge is a good example of a skew bridge, with the road crossing at an angle. Macclesfield Canal 34
Macclesfield Canal
Sugar Lane Bridge is a good example of a skew bridge, with the road crossing at an angle. Macclesfield Canal 34
Macclesfield Canal
Clarence Mill, Bollington. Bollington to Macclesfield. Macclesfield Canal 35
Macclesfield Canal
Clarence Mill, Bollington. Bollington to Macclesfield. Macclesfield Canal 35
Macclesfield Canal
Clarence Mill, Bollington. Macclesfield Canal 36
Macclesfield Canal
Clarence Mill, Bollington. Macclesfield Canal 36
Macclesfield Canal
Clarence Mill, Bollington. Macclesfield Canal 37
Macclesfield Canal
Clarence Mill, Bollington. Macclesfield Canal 37
Macclesfield Canal
Bollington Aqueduct and Clarence Mill, Macclesfield Canal. Macclesfield Canal 38
Macclesfield Canal
Bollington Aqueduct and Clarence Mill, Macclesfield Canal. Macclesfield Canal 38
Macclesfield Canal
As Clarence Mill recedes into the distance, the canal crosses an embankment across the valley and then over Bollington Aqueduct. Macclesfield Canal 39
Macclesfield Canal
As Clarence Mill recedes into the distance, the canal crosses an embankment across the valley and then over Bollington Aqueduct. Macclesfield Canal 39
Macclesfield Canal
Bollington Aqueduct and Clarence Mill, Macclesfield Canal. Macclesfield Canal 40
Macclesfield Canal
Bollington Aqueduct and Clarence Mill, Macclesfield Canal. Macclesfield Canal 40
Macclesfield Canal
Bollington Aqueduct. Macclesfield Canal 41
Macclesfield Canal
Bollington Aqueduct. Macclesfield Canal 41
Macclesfield Canal
Bollington Aqueduct from the road below. Macclesfield Canal 42
Macclesfield Canal
Bollington Aqueduct from the road below. Macclesfield Canal 42
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back towards Bollington Aqueduct. Macclesfield Canal 43
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back towards Bollington Aqueduct. Macclesfield Canal 43
Macclesfield Canal
Opposite the boatyard at Bollington Wharf stands Adelphi Mill, Bollington. Macclesfield Canal 44
Macclesfield Canal
Opposite the boatyard at Bollington Wharf stands Adelphi Mill, Bollington. Macclesfield Canal 44
Macclesfield Canal
Just before Adelphi Mill another aqueduct takes the canal across Grimshaw Lane. Macclesfield Canal 45
Macclesfield Canal
Just before Adelphi Mill another aqueduct takes the canal across Grimshaw Lane. Macclesfield Canal 45
Macclesfield Canal
Greens Bridge, Bollington. Macclesfield Canal 46
Macclesfield Canal
Greens Bridge, Bollington. Macclesfield Canal 46
Macclesfield Canal
Alongside the canal, just south of Bollington, is Kerridge Dry Dock. Macclesfield Canal 47
Macclesfield Canal
Alongside the canal, just south of Bollington, is Kerridge Dry Dock. Macclesfield Canal 47
Macclesfield Canal
Clarke Lane Bridge, one of the Macclesfield's roving bridges or snake bridges, where the towpath changes sides and a boathorse could cross without the need to disconnect the towline. Macclesfield Canal 48
Macclesfield Canal
Clarke Lane Bridge, one of the Macclesfield's roving bridges or snake bridges, where the towpath changes sides and a boathorse could cross without the need to disconnect the towline. Macclesfield Canal 48
Macclesfield Canal
Woods Bridge, with modern industry at Hurdsfield beyond. Macclesfield Canal 49
Macclesfield Canal
Woods Bridge, with modern industry at Hurdsfield beyond. Macclesfield Canal 49
Macclesfield Canal
Chapel en le Frith Bridge at Hurdsfield. Macclesfield Canal 50
Macclesfield Canal
Chapel en le Frith Bridge at Hurdsfield. Macclesfield Canal 50
Macclesfield Canal
Smyths Bridge, on the edge of Macclesfield. Macclesfield Canal 51
Macclesfield Canal
Smyths Bridge, on the edge of Macclesfield. Macclesfield Canal 51
Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield. Aerial view. Macclesfield Canal 52
Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield. Aerial view. Macclesfield Canal 52
Macclesfield Canal
Approaching Buxton Road Bridge, the canal arrives in Macclesfield. The Hovis Mill is seen beyond. Macclesfield to Congleton. Macclesfield Canal 53
Macclesfield Canal
Approaching Buxton Road Bridge, the canal arrives in Macclesfield. The Hovis Mill is seen beyond. Macclesfield to Congleton. Macclesfield Canal 53
Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield Canal Centre at Swettenham Wharf, with the Hovis Mill on the right. Macclesfield Canal 54
Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield Canal Centre at Swettenham Wharf, with the Hovis Mill on the right. Macclesfield Canal 54
Macclesfield Canal
The Hovis Mill, Macclesfield, built in 1831 for a canal carrying company. In 1898 bought by flour millers who founded the Hovis Bread Flour Company, grinding the grain here in the distinctive way that produces the 'Hovis' taste. However, the product was so successful that the milling only took place here for 6 years, at which time it was necessary to move to larger premises. Hovis retained the mill for many years, using it for the production of paper wrappers. It has now been converted to apartments. Macclesfield Canal 55
Macclesfield Canal
The Hovis Mill, Macclesfield, built in 1831 for a canal carrying company. In 1898 bought by flour millers who founded the Hovis Bread Flour Company, grinding the grain here in the distinctive way that produces the 'Hovis' taste. However, the product was so successful that the milling only took place here for 6 years, at which time it was necessary to move to larger premises. Hovis retained the mill for many years, using it for the production of paper wrappers. It has now been converted to apartments. Macclesfield Canal 55
Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield Canal Centre marina and Boatyard at Swettenham Wharf. Macclesfield Canal 56
Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield Canal Centre marina and Boatyard at Swettenham Wharf. Macclesfield Canal 56
Macclesfield Canal
Black Road Bridge, Macclesfield. Macclesfield Canal 57
Macclesfield Canal
Black Road Bridge, Macclesfield. Macclesfield Canal 57
Macclesfield Canal
Hollands Bridge, Macclesfield. Macclesfield Canal 58
Macclesfield Canal
Hollands Bridge, Macclesfield. Macclesfield Canal 58
Macclesfield Canal
Leadbeaters Bridge, Macclesfield. Macclesfield Canal 59
Macclesfield Canal
Leadbeaters Bridge, Macclesfield. Macclesfield Canal 59
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back towards Leadbeaters Bridge, Macclesfield showing the buttresses put in to support the retaining wall after a landslip. Macclesfield Canal 60
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back towards Leadbeaters Bridge, Macclesfield showing the buttresses put in to support the retaining wall after a landslip. Macclesfield Canal 60
Macclesfield Canal
Foden Bank Bridge, just north of Gurnett Aqueduct, is another rovng bridge. Macclesfield Canal 61
Macclesfield Canal
Foden Bank Bridge, just north of Gurnett Aqueduct, is another rovng bridge. Macclesfield Canal 61
Macclesfield Canal
Pleasant moorings next to Gurnett Aqueduct, just one mile south of Macclesfield. Macclesfield Canal 62
Macclesfield Canal
Pleasant moorings next to Gurnett Aqueduct, just one mile south of Macclesfield. Macclesfield Canal 62
Macclesfield Canal
The view back from Lyme Green, near Leek New Road, with the rocky outcrop of Teggs Nose on the right. Macclesfield Canal 63
Macclesfield Canal
The view back from Lyme Green, near Leek New Road, with the rocky outcrop of Teggs Nose on the right. Macclesfield Canal 63
Macclesfield Canal
Leek New Road or London Road Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 64
Macclesfield Canal
Leek New Road or London Road Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 64
Macclesfield Canal
A view of the telecoms tower at Sutton Common from the Macclesfield Canal near Broadhurst Swing Bridge, with evidence of bank erosion on the left. Macclesfield Canal 65
Macclesfield Canal
A view of the telecoms tower at Sutton Common from the Macclesfield Canal near Broadhurst Swing Bridge, with evidence of bank erosion on the left. Macclesfield Canal 65
Macclesfield Canal
Bank erosion has broadened this stretch of canal. Macclesfield Canal 66
Macclesfield Canal
Bank erosion has broadened this stretch of canal. Macclesfield Canal 66
Macclesfield Canal
Royal Oak Swing Bridge and footbridge at Fools Nook, where the canal runs alongside the A523 Macclesfield to Leek road. Macclesfield Canal 67
Macclesfield Canal
Royal Oak Swing Bridge and footbridge at Fools Nook, where the canal runs alongside the A523 Macclesfield to Leek road. Macclesfield Canal 67
Macclesfield Canal
A mile further on, the bulk of Bosley Cloud comes into view. Macclesfield Canal 68
Macclesfield Canal
A mile further on, the bulk of Bosley Cloud comes into view. Macclesfield Canal 68
Macclesfield Canal
Bosley Locks. Macclesfield Canal 69
Macclesfield Canal
Bosley Locks. Macclesfield Canal 69
Macclesfield Canal
The top lock at Bosley. This is the first of the twelve Bosley Locks. Macclesfield Canal 70
Macclesfield Canal
The top lock at Bosley. This is the first of the twelve Bosley Locks. Macclesfield Canal 70
Macclesfield Canal
Bosley Lock No 1, Macclesfield Canal, Cheshire. Macclesfield Canal 71
Macclesfield Canal
Bosley Lock No 1, Macclesfield Canal, Cheshire. Macclesfield Canal 71
Macclesfield Canal
Bosley Top Lock, seen from Daintrys Road Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 72
Macclesfield Canal
Bosley Top Lock, seen from Daintrys Road Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 72
Macclesfield Canal
Bosley Top Lock. Macclesfield Canal 73
Macclesfield Canal
Bosley Top Lock. Macclesfield Canal 73
Macclesfield Canal
Looking south from Daintrys Road Bridge towards Lock 2. Macclesfield Canal 74
Macclesfield Canal
Looking south from Daintrys Road Bridge towards Lock 2. Macclesfield Canal 74
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 2 at Bosley, with The Cloud rising to 343 metres in the background. Macclesfield Canal 75
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 2 at Bosley, with The Cloud rising to 343 metres in the background. Macclesfield Canal 75
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 3 at Bosley. Macclesfield Canal 76
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 3 at Bosley. Macclesfield Canal 76
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 5 at Bosley, with Peckerpool Wood Bridge behind. Macclesfield Canal 77
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 5 at Bosley, with Peckerpool Wood Bridge behind. Macclesfield Canal 77
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 8 and Swindalls Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 78
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 8 and Swindalls Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 78
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back towards Lock 7 from Lock 8. Macclesfield Canal 79
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back towards Lock 7 from Lock 8. Macclesfield Canal 79
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 10 at Bosley. Macclesfield Canal 80
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 10 at Bosley. Macclesfield Canal 80
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 11 at Bosley. Macclesfield Canal 81
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 11 at Bosley. Macclesfield Canal 81
Macclesfield Canal
Not much room to pass, as Locks 10 and 11 are quite close together. Macclesfield Canal 82
Macclesfield Canal
Not much room to pass, as Locks 10 and 11 are quite close together. Macclesfield Canal 82
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 11. Macclesfield Canal 83
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 11. Macclesfield Canal 83
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 11 seen from Lock 12 through the disused railway bridge. Macclesfield Canal 84
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 11 seen from Lock 12 through the disused railway bridge. Macclesfield Canal 84
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 12 - Bosley Bottom Lock. Macclesfield Canal 85
Macclesfield Canal
Lock 12 - Bosley Bottom Lock. Macclesfield Canal 85
Macclesfield Canal
Looking towards Bosley Bottom Lock, Lock 12. Macclesfield Canal 86
Macclesfield Canal
Looking towards Bosley Bottom Lock, Lock 12. Macclesfield Canal 86
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back across Dane Aqueduct, with the tower at Sutton Common on the skyline. Macclesfield Canal 87
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back across Dane Aqueduct, with the tower at Sutton Common on the skyline. Macclesfield Canal 87
Macclesfield Canal
Old Driving Lane Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 88
Macclesfield Canal
Old Driving Lane Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 88
Macclesfield Canal
Trees line the bank near Old Driving Lane Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 89
Macclesfield Canal
Trees line the bank near Old Driving Lane Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 89
Macclesfield Canal
Wallworths Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 90
Macclesfield Canal
Wallworths Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 90
Macclesfield Canal
The west coast main line railway crosses the canal, with Stringers Bridge beyond.Macclesfield Canal 91
Macclesfield Canal
The west coast main line railway crosses the canal, with Stringers Bridge beyond.Macclesfield Canal 91
Macclesfield Canal
The canal passes along an embankment overlooking Crossley Hall Farm. Macclesfield Canal 92
Macclesfield Canal
The canal passes along an embankment overlooking Crossley Hall Farm. Macclesfield Canal 92
Macclesfield Canal
Near Porters Farm Bridge.is this aqueduct across the disused railway line to Biddulph. Macclesfield Canal 93
Macclesfield Canal
Near Porters Farm Bridge.is this aqueduct across the disused railway line to Biddulph. Macclesfield Canal 93
Macclesfield Canal
The North Staffordshire Railway from Macclesfield to Stoke seen from the canal as it crosses this fine viaduct. Macclesfield Canal 94
Macclesfield Canal
The North Staffordshire Railway from Macclesfield to Stoke seen from the canal as it crosses this fine viaduct. Macclesfield Canal 94
Macclesfield Canal
Galley Bridge, a taller version of the standard bridge style for this canal, on the approach to Congleton. Macclesfield Canal 95
Macclesfield Canal
Galley Bridge, a taller version of the standard bridge style for this canal, on the approach to Congleton. Macclesfield Canal 95
Macclesfield Canal
Congleton. Aerial view. Macclesfield Canal 96
Macclesfield Canal
Congleton. Aerial view. Macclesfield Canal 96
Macclesfield Canal
Congleton. Aerial view. Macclesfield Canal 97
Macclesfield Canal
Congleton. Aerial view. Macclesfield Canal 97
Macclesfield Canal
Park Lane Bridge and the newer Flyover Bridge at Congleton. The railway also crossed the canal just beyond. The Flyover was built to take the main road across the busy railway without the need for a level crossing. Congleton to Hall Green. Macclesfield Canal 98
Macclesfield Canal
Park Lane Bridge and the newer Flyover Bridge at Congleton. The railway also crossed the canal just beyond. The Flyover was built to take the main road across the busy railway without the need for a level crossing. Congleton to Hall Green. Macclesfield Canal 98
Macclesfield Canal
Park Lane Bridge, Congleton, seen from below the railway bridge. Macclesfield Canal 99
Macclesfield Canal
Park Lane Bridge, Congleton, seen from below the railway bridge. Macclesfield Canal 99
Macclesfield Canal
The railway bridge carrying the main Manchester to London line across the canal at Congleton. The railway station is a short distance away to the left. Macclesfield Canal 100
Macclesfield Canal
The railway bridge carrying the main Manchester to London line across the canal at Congleton. The railway station is a short distance away to the left. Macclesfield Canal 100
Macclesfield Canal
A short distance from the railway bridge, the towpath switches wides again at Morris Bridge, Congleton. Macclesfield Canal 101
Macclesfield Canal
A short distance from the railway bridge, the towpath switches wides again at Morris Bridge, Congleton. Macclesfield Canal 101
Macclesfield Canal
Morris Bridge, another of the Macclesfield Canal's 'roving' or 'snake' bridges. Macclesfield Canal 102
Macclesfield Canal
Morris Bridge, another of the Macclesfield Canal's 'roving' or 'snake' bridges. Macclesfield Canal 102
Macclesfield Canal
The canal bends to cross the aqueduct across Canal Road, Congleton. Macclesfield Canal 103
Macclesfield Canal
The canal bends to cross the aqueduct across Canal Road, Congleton. Macclesfield Canal 103
Macclesfield Canal
Congleton Wharf and Warehouse. Macclesfield Canal 104
Macclesfield Canal
Congleton Wharf and Warehouse. Macclesfield Canal 104
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back to Congleton Wharf, with Canal Road Aqueduct beyond. Macclesfield Canal 105
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back to Congleton Wharf, with Canal Road Aqueduct beyond. Macclesfield Canal 105
Macclesfield Canal
The towpath crosses back again at Lamberts Lane Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 106
Macclesfield Canal
The towpath crosses back again at Lamberts Lane Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 106
Macclesfield Canal
After leaving Congleton, for the next three miles the canal follows a more or less straight line along the hillside. About half a mile west of this gentle curve lies the historic black and white timbered Little Moreton Hall. A new exit from the towpath at Bridge 86 leads to a footpath across the fields to the hall. Macclesfield Canal 107
Macclesfield Canal
After leaving Congleton, for the next three miles the canal follows a more or less straight line along the hillside. About half a mile west of this gentle curve lies the historic black and white timbered Little Moreton Hall. A new exit from the towpath at Bridge 86 leads to a footpath across the fields to the hall. Macclesfield Canal 107
Macclesfield Canal
The boatyard at Kent Green. Macclesfield Canal 108
Macclesfield Canal
The boatyard at Kent Green. Macclesfield Canal 108
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back at Kent Green Bridge, at Scholar Green. Macclesfield Canal 109
Macclesfield Canal
Looking back at Kent Green Bridge, at Scholar Green. Macclesfield Canal 109
Macclesfield Canal
Swing Bridge at Scholar Green, normally left open. Macclesfield Canal 110
Macclesfield Canal
Swing Bridge at Scholar Green, normally left open. Macclesfield Canal 110
Macclesfield Canal
Cottages beside the Swing Bridge at Scholar Green. Macclesfield Canal 111
Macclesfield Canal
Cottages beside the Swing Bridge at Scholar Green. Macclesfield Canal 111
Macclesfield Canal
To the east of the canal at Scholar Green, Mow Cop sits at the top of the ridge. Macclesfield Canal 112
Macclesfield Canal
To the east of the canal at Scholar Green, Mow Cop sits at the top of the ridge. Macclesfield Canal 112
Macclesfield Canal
The Tramroad Bridge at Scholar Green. Macclesfield Canal 113
Macclesfield Canal
The Tramroad Bridge at Scholar Green. Macclesfield Canal 113
Macclesfield Canal
Approaching Hall Green Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 114
Macclesfield Canal
Approaching Hall Green Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 114
Macclesfield Canal
Hall Green Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 115
Macclesfield Canal
Hall Green Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 115
Macclesfield Canal
Hall Green Footbridge, with Hall Green Stop Lock beyond. Macclesfield Canal 116
Macclesfield Canal
Hall Green Footbridge, with Hall Green Stop Lock beyond. Macclesfield Canal 116
Macclesfield Canal
Local youngsters lend a hand with the gates at Hall Green Stop Lock. The lock is unusual in having double gates at the upper end and a single gate at the lower end. Hall Green to Hardings Wood. Macclesfield Canal 117
Macclesfield Canal
Local youngsters lend a hand with the gates at Hall Green Stop Lock. The lock is unusual in having double gates at the upper end and a single gate at the lower end. Hall Green to Hardings Wood. Macclesfield Canal 117
Macclesfield Canal
Hall Green Stop Lock originally marked the end of the Macclesfield Canal and the beginning of the Hall Green Branch of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Macclesfield Canal 118
Macclesfield Canal
Hall Green Stop Lock originally marked the end of the Macclesfield Canal and the beginning of the Hall Green Branch of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Macclesfield Canal 118
Macclesfield Canal
There is a fall of only around one foot at Hall Green Stop Lock. There is a single gate paddle to empty the lock. Macclesfield Canal 119
Macclesfield Canal
There is a fall of only around one foot at Hall Green Stop Lock. There is a single gate paddle to empty the lock. Macclesfield Canal 119
Macclesfield Canal
Knowsley Lane Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 120
Macclesfield Canal
Knowsley Lane Bridge. Macclesfield Canal 120
Macclesfield Canal
Red Bull Aqueduct across the A50 Liverpool Road at Red Bull, between Church Lawton and Kidsgrove. The water now has the distinctive orange colour of the water at nearby Harecastle Tunnel. Macclesfield Canal 121
Macclesfield Canal
Red Bull Aqueduct across the A50 Liverpool Road at Red Bull, between Church Lawton and Kidsgrove. The water now has the distinctive orange colour of the water at nearby Harecastle Tunnel. Macclesfield Canal 121
Macclesfield Canal
Poole Aqueduct at Red Bull, where the canal crosses the main line of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Macclesfield Canal 122
Macclesfield Canal
Poole Aqueduct at Red Bull, where the canal crosses the main line of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Macclesfield Canal 122
Macclesfield Canal
Poole Aqueduct at Red Bull, looking down onto the main line of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Macclesfield Canal 123
Macclesfield Canal
Poole Aqueduct at Red Bull, looking down onto the main line of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Macclesfield Canal 123
Macclesfield Canal
Looking down from Poole Aqueduct, Red Bull, to the double locks of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Macclesfield Canal 124
Macclesfield Canal
Looking down from Poole Aqueduct, Red Bull, to the double locks of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Macclesfield Canal 124
Macclesfield Canal
Poole Aqueduct, seen from the Trent and Mersey Canal. Macclesfield Canal 125
Macclesfield Canal
Poole Aqueduct, seen from the Trent and Mersey Canal. Macclesfield Canal 125
Macclesfield Canal
Immediately after Poole Aqueduct, a roving bridge takes the towpath to the other bank of the canal. Macclesfield Canal 126
Macclesfield Canal
Immediately after Poole Aqueduct, a roving bridge takes the towpath to the other bank of the canal. Macclesfield Canal 126
Macclesfield Canal
The canal runs parallel with the main line of the Trent and Mersey Canal for nearly half a mile until it meets it at Hardings Wood Junction. "Heartbreak Hill" locks and Middlewich are to the left; Harecastle Tunnel and Stoke are to the right. Macclesfield Canal 127
Macclesfield Canal
The canal runs parallel with the main line of the Trent and Mersey Canal for nearly half a mile until it meets it at Hardings Wood Junction. "Heartbreak Hill" locks and Middlewich are to the left; Harecastle Tunnel and Stoke are to the right. Macclesfield Canal 127
Macclesfield Canal
Hardings Wood Junction on the summit level of the Trent and Mersey Canal, with the Hall Green Branch from the Macclesfield Canal emerging under the arch. Macclesfield Canal 128
Macclesfield Canal
Hardings Wood Junction on the summit level of the Trent and Mersey Canal, with the Hall Green Branch from the Macclesfield Canal emerging under the arch. Macclesfield Canal 128
Macclesfield Canal
Map. Macclesfield Canal 129
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Map. Macclesfield Canal 129
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Map. Macclesfield Canal 130
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Map. Macclesfield Canal 130
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Map. Macclesfield Canal 131
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Map. Macclesfield Canal 131
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Map. Macclesfield Canal 132
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Map. Macclesfield Canal 132
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