Peak Forest Canal
Record: 23.80 km
The Peak Forest Canal is a narrow (7-foot (2.13 m) gauge) locked artificial waterway in northern England. It is 14.8 miles (23.8 km) long and forms part of the connected English/Welsh inland waterway network.
Peak Forest Canal
The Peak Forest Canal leaves the Ashton Canal here at Portland Basin. Peak Forest Canal 1
Peak Forest Canal
The Peak Forest Canal leaves the Ashton Canal here at Portland Basin. Peak Forest Canal 1
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The Peak Forest Canal leaves the Ashton Canal here at Portland Basin, passing under the stone towpath bridge on the right and across the Dukinfield aqueduct over the River Tame. Ashton under Lyne to Hyde. Peak Forest Canal 2
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The Peak Forest Canal leaves the Ashton Canal here at Portland Basin, passing under the stone towpath bridge on the right and across the Dukinfield aqueduct over the River Tame. Ashton under Lyne to Hyde. Peak Forest Canal 2
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Looking back across Dukinfield Aqueduct to the Ashton Canal and Portland Basin Museum. Peak Forest Canal 3
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Looking back across Dukinfield Aqueduct to the Ashton Canal and Portland Basin Museum. Peak Forest Canal 3
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Looking back across Dukinfield Aqueduct to the Ashton Canal and Portland Basin Museum. Peak Forest Canal 4
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Looking back across Dukinfield Aqueduct to the Ashton Canal and Portland Basin Museum. Peak Forest Canal 4
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Strictly speaking, Dukinfield Aqueduct was a branch of the Ashton Canal and the Peak Forest Canal starts at the south-east end of the aqueduct. This canal boundary is maked by a 'zero' milestone against the end of the parapet wall. Peak Forest Canal 5
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Strictly speaking, Dukinfield Aqueduct was a branch of the Ashton Canal and the Peak Forest Canal starts at the south-east end of the aqueduct. This canal boundary is maked by a 'zero' milestone against the end of the parapet wall. Peak Forest Canal 5
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The surroundings quickly become surprisingly green and attractive. Looking back towards Ashton from the canal at Dukinfield. Peak Forest Canal 6
Peak Forest Canal
The surroundings quickly become surprisingly green and attractive. Looking back towards Ashton from the canal at Dukinfield. Peak Forest Canal 6
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A few stone blocks are the only reminder of the old gas works basin and wharf that was once alongside the canal in Dukinfield. Peak Forest Canal 7
Peak Forest Canal
A few stone blocks are the only reminder of the old gas works basin and wharf that was once alongside the canal in Dukinfield. Peak Forest Canal 7
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Stanley Lift Bridge at Dukinfield, looking south. Peak Forest Canal 8
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Stanley Lift Bridge at Dukinfield, looking south. Peak Forest Canal 8
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A surprisingly green section as the canal passes Dukinfield. Peak Forest Canal 9
Peak Forest Canal
A surprisingly green section as the canal passes Dukinfield. Peak Forest Canal 9
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Dog Lane Bridge, near Globe Square, Dukinfield, carries Ashton Street across the canal. Peak Forest Canal 10
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Dog Lane Bridge, near Globe Square, Dukinfield, carries Ashton Street across the canal. Peak Forest Canal 10
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Looking back northwards from Dog Lane Bridge, Dukinfield. Peak Forest Canal 11
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Looking back northwards from Dog Lane Bridge, Dukinfield. Peak Forest Canal 11
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Dukinfield Hall Bridge. Peak Forest Canal 12
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Dukinfield Hall Bridge. Peak Forest Canal 12
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Approaching a small boatyard at Newton, between Dukinfield and Hyde. Newton Hall Bridge, NewtonPeak Forest Canal 13
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Approaching a small boatyard at Newton, between Dukinfield and Hyde. Newton Hall Bridge, NewtonPeak Forest Canal 13
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The M67 motorway bridge, approaching Hyde. Peak Forest Canal 14
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The M67 motorway bridge, approaching Hyde. Peak Forest Canal 14
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As the canal enters Hyde, it passes a new canalside housing development. Peak Forest Canal 15
Peak Forest Canal
As the canal enters Hyde, it passes a new canalside housing development. Peak Forest Canal 15
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Approaching Manchester Road bridge, coming into Hyde, the canal passes these converted warehouses. Peak Forest Canal 16
Peak Forest Canal
Approaching Manchester Road bridge, coming into Hyde, the canal passes these converted warehouses. Peak Forest Canal 16
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The A57 Manchester Road bridge, looking north. Alongside the road bridge is this 'roving bridge' or 'changeline bridge' where the towpath changes sides, designed so that horses could cross from one side to the other without the tow ropes having to be detached. Mills at HydePeak Forest Canal 17
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The A57 Manchester Road bridge, looking north. Alongside the road bridge is this 'roving bridge' or 'changeline bridge' where the towpath changes sides, designed so that horses could cross from one side to the other without the tow ropes having to be detached. Mills at HydePeak Forest Canal 17
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Passing Hyde, looking south, the canal is lined with mills and industrial buildings. Peak Forest Canal 18
Peak Forest Canal
Passing Hyde, looking south, the canal is lined with mills and industrial buildings. Peak Forest Canal 18
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Leaving Hyde, the canal passes under another roving bridge as the towpath changes sides yet again. This bridge, at Woodend Lane, has been named Captain Clarke's Bridge. Footbridge, HydeHyde to Romiley. Peak Forest Canal 19
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Leaving Hyde, the canal passes under another roving bridge as the towpath changes sides yet again. This bridge, at Woodend Lane, has been named Captain Clarke's Bridge. Footbridge, HydeHyde to Romiley. Peak Forest Canal 19
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The canal passes fields to the east (left) and the wooded valley of the River Tame to the west. Peak Forest Canal 20
Peak Forest Canal
The canal passes fields to the east (left) and the wooded valley of the River Tame to the west. Peak Forest Canal 20
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The canal crosses Apethorne Aqueduct, although this usually goes unnoticed by the passing boaters. Peak Forest Canal 21
Peak Forest Canal
The canal crosses Apethorne Aqueduct, although this usually goes unnoticed by the passing boaters. Peak Forest Canal 21
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Apethorne Aqueduct from the lane running beneath. Peak Forest Canal 22
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Apethorne Aqueduct from the lane running beneath. Peak Forest Canal 22
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Footbridge near Apethorne Aqueduct. Peak Forest Canal 23
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Footbridge near Apethorne Aqueduct. Peak Forest Canal 23
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There is a stop-plank narrows just after the canal crosses Apethorne Aqueduct. Peak Forest Canal 24
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There is a stop-plank narrows just after the canal crosses Apethorne Aqueduct. Peak Forest Canal 24
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Bridge 10, Murray's Bridge, near Unity Mills. Peak Forest Canal 25
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Bridge 10, Murray's Bridge, near Unity Mills. Peak Forest Canal 25
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Unity Mills are situated on the hillside overlooking the canal near Romiley. This was originally called Trianon Mill and had a crane and wharf beside the canal. Peak Forest Canal 26
Peak Forest Canal
Unity Mills are situated on the hillside overlooking the canal near Romiley. This was originally called Trianon Mill and had a crane and wharf beside the canal. Peak Forest Canal 26
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Gravel Bank Bridge, approaching Woodley. A swing bridge has been replaced with this footbridge. Peak Forest Canal 27
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Gravel Bank Bridge, approaching Woodley. A swing bridge has been replaced with this footbridge. Peak Forest Canal 27
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Bankfield Bridge at Woodley. Peak Forest Canal 28
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Bankfield Bridge at Woodley. Peak Forest Canal 28
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Woodley Railway Bridge crosses high over the canal. Peak Forest Canal 29
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Woodley Railway Bridge crosses high over the canal. Peak Forest Canal 29
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Around the corner, Woodley Tunnel comes into view. Peak Forest Canal 30
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Around the corner, Woodley Tunnel comes into view. Peak Forest Canal 30
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The entrance to the 500 feet long Woodley Tunnel (about 160 metres). The towpath also passes through, protected by a handrail. Peak Forest Canal 31
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The entrance to the 500 feet long Woodley Tunnel (about 160 metres). The towpath also passes through, protected by a handrail. Peak Forest Canal 31
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Looking back northwards to Woodley Tunnel. Peak Forest Canal 32
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Looking back northwards to Woodley Tunnel. Peak Forest Canal 32
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Approaching Gilbert Bank Bridge. Peak Forest Canal 33
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Approaching Gilbert Bank Bridge. Peak Forest Canal 33
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Gilbert Bank Bridge, Woodley. Peak Forest Canal 34
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Gilbert Bank Bridge, Woodley. Peak Forest Canal 34
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A little further ahead, the canal passes through the tunnel-like Bank House Bridge under the railway embankment. The bridge narrows half way through, showing that it had been extended at some time to accommodate additional tracks. Peak Forest Canal 35
Peak Forest Canal
A little further ahead, the canal passes through the tunnel-like Bank House Bridge under the railway embankment. The bridge narrows half way through, showing that it had been extended at some time to accommodate additional tracks. Peak Forest Canal 35
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Approaching Romiley, an attractive footbridge crosses the canal. Peak Forest Canal 36
Peak Forest Canal
Approaching Romiley, an attractive footbridge crosses the canal. Peak Forest Canal 36
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Holehouse Fold Bridge carries the main road into Romiley across the canal. The name appears to be a corruption of Oldhouse Fold, which appears on earlier maps. Romiley to Marple. Peak Forest Canal 37
Peak Forest Canal
Holehouse Fold Bridge carries the main road into Romiley across the canal. The name appears to be a corruption of Oldhouse Fold, which appears on earlier maps. Romiley to Marple. Peak Forest Canal 37
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Further ahead, the canal narrows to cross the Hatherlow Aqueduct over Green Lane, before swinging sharply to the left. Hatherlow Aqueduct, RomileyPeak Forest Canal 38
Peak Forest Canal
Further ahead, the canal narrows to cross the Hatherlow Aqueduct over Green Lane, before swinging sharply to the left. Hatherlow Aqueduct, RomileyPeak Forest Canal 38
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Hatherlow Aqueduct from Green Lane. Peak Forest Canal 39
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Hatherlow Aqueduct from Green Lane. Peak Forest Canal 39
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The canal enters a very pleasant wooded section and crosses an aqueduct giving road access to a small hamlet having the name of Burymewick which, unsettlingly, means 'bury me alive'! The road continues a short way to the Chadkirk Estate, well worth a detour for the towpath walker, with its restored 14th century St Chad's Chapel, walled garden, flower meadow and woodland. Entry is free and refreshments are available at the chapel. Peak Forest Canal 40
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The canal enters a very pleasant wooded section and crosses an aqueduct giving road access to a small hamlet having the name of Burymewick which, unsettlingly, means 'bury me alive'! The road continues a short way to the Chadkirk Estate, well worth a detour for the towpath walker, with its restored 14th century St Chad's Chapel, walled garden, flower meadow and woodland. Entry is free and refreshments are available at the chapel. Peak Forest Canal 40
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Burymewick Aqueduct from Chadkirk Road. Peak Forest Canal 41
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Burymewick Aqueduct from Chadkirk Road. Peak Forest Canal 41
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There is a steep embankment to the right. Peak Forest Canal 42
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There is a steep embankment to the right. Peak Forest Canal 42
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Oakwood Mills stand on the offside of the canal. Peak Forest Canal 43
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Oakwood Mills stand on the offside of the canal. Peak Forest Canal 43
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The canal soon reaches the Hyde Bank tunnel, 924 feet (300 metres) long and unusually wide, but with no towpath. Peak Forest Canal 44
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The canal soon reaches the Hyde Bank tunnel, 924 feet (300 metres) long and unusually wide, but with no towpath. Peak Forest Canal 44
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The portal of Hyde Bank tunnel, with daylight visible at the far end. Peak Forest Canal 45
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The portal of Hyde Bank tunnel, with daylight visible at the far end. Peak Forest Canal 45
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The south-east portal of Hyde Bank tunnel. Peak Forest Canal 46
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The south-east portal of Hyde Bank tunnel. Peak Forest Canal 46
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Looking along Rosehill Cutting towards Marple Aqueduct. Peak Forest Canal 47
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Looking along Rosehill Cutting towards Marple Aqueduct. Peak Forest Canal 47
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Rosehill Cutting, looking back towards Hyde Bank. Peak Forest Canal 48
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Rosehill Cutting, looking back towards Hyde Bank. Peak Forest Canal 48
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Approaching Marple Aqueduct. Peak Forest Canal 49
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Approaching Marple Aqueduct. Peak Forest Canal 49
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Marple Aqueduct, with the railway viaduct running parallel to the left. Peak Forest Canal 50
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Marple Aqueduct, with the railway viaduct running parallel to the left. Peak Forest Canal 50
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Marple Aqueduct, with the railway viaduct running parallel to the left. Peak Forest Canal 51
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Marple Aqueduct, with the railway viaduct running parallel to the left. Peak Forest Canal 51
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Looking across the 97 feet high Marple Aqueduct, with the railway viaduct running parallel to the left. Peak Forest Canal 52
Peak Forest Canal
Looking across the 97 feet high Marple Aqueduct, with the railway viaduct running parallel to the left. Peak Forest Canal 52
Peak Forest Canal
Looking across the 97 feet high Marple Aqueduct, with the railway viaduct running parallel to the left. Peak Forest Canal 53
Peak Forest Canal
Looking across the 97 feet high Marple Aqueduct, with the railway viaduct running parallel to the left. Peak Forest Canal 53
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Looking back across the Marple Aqueduct, with the River Goyt flowing through the wooded valley below. Peak Forest Canal 55
Peak Forest Canal
Looking back across the Marple Aqueduct, with the River Goyt flowing through the wooded valley below. Peak Forest Canal 55
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Marple Aqueduct. Peak Forest Canal 56
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Marple Aqueduct. Peak Forest Canal 56
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Marple Locks. Aerial view. Peak Forest Canal 57
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Marple Locks. Aerial view. Peak Forest Canal 57
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After crossing the aqueduct, the canal begins the 209 feet ascent of the 16 Marple Locks. This is Lock 1, Bottom Lock, looking towards Lock 2. A former lock keeper's house stands beside the lock. Peak Forest Canal 58
Peak Forest Canal
After crossing the aqueduct, the canal begins the 209 feet ascent of the 16 Marple Locks. This is Lock 1, Bottom Lock, looking towards Lock 2. A former lock keeper's house stands beside the lock. Peak Forest Canal 58
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Looking back from the tail of Lock 1, Bottom Lock, towards the bridge where the towpath changes sides. Peak Forest Canal 59
Peak Forest Canal
Looking back from the tail of Lock 1, Bottom Lock, towards the bridge where the towpath changes sides. Peak Forest Canal 59
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Looking back from Lock 2 towards Bottom Lock Cottage. Peak Forest Canal 60
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Looking back from Lock 2 towards Bottom Lock Cottage. Peak Forest Canal 60
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Lock 2. Peak Forest Canal 61
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Lock 2. Peak Forest Canal 61
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Looking from Lock 2 towards Lock 3. Peak Forest Canal 62
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Looking from Lock 2 towards Lock 3. Peak Forest Canal 62
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Looking towards Lock 4. Peak Forest Canal 63
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Looking towards Lock 4. Peak Forest Canal 63
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Between Locks 4 and 5 a railway passes below the canal. Peak Forest Canal 64
Peak Forest Canal
Between Locks 4 and 5 a railway passes below the canal. Peak Forest Canal 64
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Looking back to Lock 6. Glen Cottage stood on the offside of the canal at Lock 6. This pound originally widened out on the right but the towpath was straightened, isoltating part of the pound as a pond. This has resulted in the pound being prone to having low levels. Peak Forest Canal 65
Peak Forest Canal
Looking back to Lock 6. Glen Cottage stood on the offside of the canal at Lock 6. This pound originally widened out on the right but the towpath was straightened, isoltating part of the pound as a pond. This has resulted in the pound being prone to having low levels. Peak Forest Canal 65
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Looking back towards Lock 8, one of the deepest locks on the flight. Peak Forest Canal 66
Peak Forest Canal
Looking back towards Lock 8, one of the deepest locks on the flight. Peak Forest Canal 66
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Brabyns Park. Peak Forest Canal 67
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Brabyns Park. Peak Forest Canal 67
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Aerial photograph of the Peak Forest Canall Marple Stockport SK6. The Peak Forest Canal was opened in 1794. By the 1960s it was dissuesed but was subsequently restored and reopened for leisure use. In the photoo are Lock no 9 and the Station Rd bridge. Peak Forest Canal 68
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Aerial photograph of the Peak Forest Canall Marple Stockport SK6. The Peak Forest Canal was opened in 1794. By the 1960s it was dissuesed but was subsequently restored and reopened for leisure use. In the photoo are Lock no 9 and the Station Rd bridge. Peak Forest Canal 68
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Brabyns Bridge, with Lock 9 immediately behind. Brabyns Brow crosses the bridge, leading down to Marple Station and Marple Bridge. Peak Forest Canal 69
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Brabyns Bridge, with Lock 9 immediately behind. Brabyns Brow crosses the bridge, leading down to Marple Station and Marple Bridge. Peak Forest Canal 69
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This roller on the parapet of Brabyns Bridge, next to Lock 9, Marple, eased the movement of tow ropes and prevented the ropes eroding grooves into the stonework. Peak Forest Canal 70
Peak Forest Canal
This roller on the parapet of Brabyns Bridge, next to Lock 9, Marple, eased the movement of tow ropes and prevented the ropes eroding grooves into the stonework. Peak Forest Canal 70
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Lock 9, Marple, with Station Road/Brabyns Brow crossing behind. Peak Forest Canal 71
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Lock 9, Marple, with Station Road/Brabyns Brow crossing behind. Peak Forest Canal 71
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Horseboat Maria Descending Lock 9 on the Peak Forest Canal. Peak Forest Canal 72
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Horseboat Maria Descending Lock 9 on the Peak Forest Canal. Peak Forest Canal 72
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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. The tram road that linked the Upper and Lower Peak Forest canals until the locks were completed crossed the canal just downstream of this lock. Peak Forest Canal 73
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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. The tram road that linked the Upper and Lower Peak Forest canals until the locks were completed crossed the canal just downstream of this lock. Peak Forest Canal 73
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Looking back to Lock 9 from Lock 10. Immediately below the lock the canal was crossed by the tramway which linked the two parts of the canal until the locks were completed. Peak Forest Canal 74
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Looking back to Lock 9 from Lock 10. Immediately below the lock the canal was crossed by the tramway which linked the two parts of the canal until the locks were completed. Peak Forest Canal 74
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The projections above the channel below Lock 10 show where the former tramway crossed. Peak Forest Canal 75
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The projections above the channel below Lock 10 show where the former tramway crossed. Peak Forest Canal 75
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Lock 10, Tollgate Cottage Lock, seen from Lock 11. Tollgate Cottage still stands alongside the lock, fronting onto St Martins Road. Peak Forest Canal 76
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Lock 10, Tollgate Cottage Lock, seen from Lock 11. Tollgate Cottage still stands alongside the lock, fronting onto St Martins Road. Peak Forest Canal 76
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Lock 11, Brick Row Lock. Brick Row was a line of cottages built for Samuel Oldknow's workers. It ran at an angle away from the canal on the offside near the lock. Peak Forest Canal 77
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Lock 11, Brick Row Lock. Brick Row was a line of cottages built for Samuel Oldknow's workers. It ran at an angle away from the canal on the offside near the lock. Peak Forest Canal 77
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Looking towards Possett Bridge, near the Navigation Inn in Marple, from Lock 12, Black Wharf Lock. Black Wharf and Moult's timber yard were on the left. An arm serving Hollins Mill led off to the right. Examination of the towpath edge shows where the entrance to this arm was. Peak Forest Canal 78
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Looking towards Possett Bridge, near the Navigation Inn in Marple, from Lock 12, Black Wharf Lock. Black Wharf and Moult's timber yard were on the left. An arm serving Hollins Mill led off to the right. Examination of the towpath edge shows where the entrance to this arm was. Peak Forest Canal 78
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Looking back to Lock 12, Black Wharf Lock. Black Wharf was on the right, just above this lock, along with Moult's timber yard and the smithy forge. An indentation in the edge of the towpath in the foreground shows where the Hollins Mill arm left the canal. Peak Forest Canal 79
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Looking back to Lock 12, Black Wharf Lock. Black Wharf was on the right, just above this lock, along with Moult's timber yard and the smithy forge. An indentation in the edge of the towpath in the foreground shows where the Hollins Mill arm left the canal. Peak Forest Canal 79
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Rounding the curve in the canal, it becomes apparent that Possett Bridge has three arches. On the left, an arch which is now blocked led to a loading arm for the lime kilns. The central arch leads the canal into Lock 13. To the right is a horse shaped tunnel through which boat horses passed to reach the lock. Peak Forest Canal 80
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Rounding the curve in the canal, it becomes apparent that Possett Bridge has three arches. On the left, an arch which is now blocked led to a loading arm for the lime kilns. The central arch leads the canal into Lock 13. To the right is a horse shaped tunnel through which boat horses passed to reach the lock. Peak Forest Canal 80
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The horse tunnel alongside Possett Bridge. The oval shape of the tunnel is the ensure that the swingle tree of the horse's harness could pass through without snagging. Peak Forest Canal 81
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The horse tunnel alongside Possett Bridge. The oval shape of the tunnel is the ensure that the swingle tree of the horse's harness could pass through without snagging. Peak Forest Canal 81
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The horse tunnel alongside Possett Bridge. Peak Forest Canal 82
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The horse tunnel alongside Possett Bridge. Peak Forest Canal 82
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Lock 13, with Stockport Road crossing behind. Peak Forest Canal 83
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Lock 13, with Stockport Road crossing behind. Peak Forest Canal 83
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Lock 14 seen from Lock 13. Peak Forest Canal 84
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Lock 14 seen from Lock 13. Peak Forest Canal 84
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Lock 14, looking back from Lock 15. Because the locks are close together, there are extensive side pounds between them, curving around behind the houses. Peak Forest Canal 85
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Lock 14, looking back from Lock 15. Because the locks are close together, there are extensive side pounds between them, curving around behind the houses. Peak Forest Canal 85
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Looking back down the upper locks from Lock 16 towards Lock 15. Peak Forest Canal 86
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Looking back down the upper locks from Lock 16 towards Lock 15. Peak Forest Canal 86
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The junction with the Macclesfield Canal seen from Lock 16, Top Lock, Marple. Peak Forest Canal 87
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The junction with the Macclesfield Canal seen from Lock 16, Top Lock, Marple. Peak Forest Canal 87
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The Macclesfield Canal branches off from the Peak Forest at the top of the Marple locks. This is the view looking south-west along the first stretch of the Macclesfield. Peak Forest Canal 88
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The Macclesfield Canal branches off from the Peak Forest at the top of the Marple locks. This is the view looking south-west along the first stretch of the Macclesfield. Peak Forest Canal 88
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Looking back towards the top lock at Marple, with the Macclesfield Canal branching off under the bridge. Peak Forest Canal 89
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Looking back towards the top lock at Marple, with the Macclesfield Canal branching off under the bridge. Peak Forest Canal 89
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Looking back to Lock 16 with Top Lock Cottage to the right. Peak Forest Canal 90
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Looking back to Lock 16 with Top Lock Cottage to the right. Peak Forest Canal 90
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Top Lock Marina on the Peak Forest Canal Marple from the air. Peak Forest Canal 91
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Top Lock Marina on the Peak Forest Canal Marple from the air. Peak Forest Canal 91
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Heading south again, Marple marina is on the left, making use of the arm built to unload limestone for the lime kilns. Peak Forest Canal 92
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Heading south again, Marple marina is on the left, making use of the arm built to unload limestone for the lime kilns. Peak Forest Canal 92
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Brick Bridge, just south of Marple. Peak Forest Canal 93
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Brick Bridge, just south of Marple. Peak Forest Canal 93
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By the time the canal reaches Rawton Walls or Plucks Bridge, below Marple Ridge, the road has parted company from the canal and peace has returned. Looking north. Peak Forest Canal 94
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By the time the canal reaches Rawton Walls or Plucks Bridge, below Marple Ridge, the road has parted company from the canal and peace has returned. Looking north. Peak Forest Canal 94
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Turflea Lift Bridge near Strines. There are three such windlass-operated lift bridges along the Upper Peak Forest Canal, all of which replaced swing bridges. Peak Forest Canal 95
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Turflea Lift Bridge near Strines. There are three such windlass-operated lift bridges along the Upper Peak Forest Canal, all of which replaced swing bridges. Peak Forest Canal 95
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Looking south from Stanley Hall Bridge, above Strines, with views along the valley opening up. Peak Forest Canal 96
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Looking south from Stanley Hall Bridge, above Strines, with views along the valley opening up. Peak Forest Canal 96
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Just around the corner is the second lift bridge, Wood End Bridge. Peak Forest Canal 97
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Just around the corner is the second lift bridge, Wood End Bridge. Peak Forest Canal 97
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Higgins Clough swing bridge near Disley. Peak Forest Canal 98
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Higgins Clough swing bridge near Disley. Peak Forest Canal 98
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As the canal passes Disley, there is a view through the hedge towards the 2000 feet high Kinder Plateau. A keen observer will spot the Kinder Downfall waterfall, although not in this photograph. Peak Forest Canal 99
Peak Forest Canal
As the canal passes Disley, there is a view through the hedge towards the 2000 feet high Kinder Plateau. A keen observer will spot the Kinder Downfall waterfall, although not in this photograph. Peak Forest Canal 99
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The scene changes dramatically as New Mills is reached. Matlow's 'Swizzles' sweet factory is alongside the canal and a scent of freshly made sweets fills the air. Peak Forest Canal 100
Peak Forest Canal
The scene changes dramatically as New Mills is reached. Matlow's 'Swizzles' sweet factory is alongside the canal and a scent of freshly made sweets fills the air. Peak Forest Canal 100
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Looking back to Matlow's factory past New Mills Marina. Peak Forest Canal 101
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Looking back to Matlow's factory past New Mills Marina. Peak Forest Canal 101
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Looking south past New Mills Marina. Peak Forest Canal 102
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Looking south past New Mills Marina. Peak Forest Canal 102
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Furness Vale Marina, Peak Forest Canal, Derbyshire. Peak Forest Canal 103
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Furness Vale Marina, Peak Forest Canal, Derbyshire. Peak Forest Canal 103
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Furness Vale marina is spread along the canal. Peak Forest Canal 104
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Furness Vale marina is spread along the canal. Peak Forest Canal 104
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The southern part of Furness Vale marina. Peak Forest Canal 105
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The southern part of Furness Vale marina. Peak Forest Canal 105
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Looking north at Furness Vale. Peak Forest Canal 106
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Looking north at Furness Vale. Peak Forest Canal 106
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A short distance further ahead is Bridgemont junction. This picture looks north from the Whaley Bridge branch, with the line to Bugsworth to the right. Peak Forest Canal 107
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A short distance further ahead is Bridgemont junction. This picture looks north from the Whaley Bridge branch, with the line to Bugsworth to the right. Peak Forest Canal 107
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At the end of the short Whaley Bridge branch is the Whaley Bridge Basin with its former rail transhipment shed. When the canal at Bugsworth fell into disuse, Whaley Bridge became the terminus of the canal. Peak Forest Canal 108
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At the end of the short Whaley Bridge branch is the Whaley Bridge Basin with its former rail transhipment shed. When the canal at Bugsworth fell into disuse, Whaley Bridge became the terminus of the canal. Peak Forest Canal 108
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Whaley Bridge Basin. Peak Forest Canal 109
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Whaley Bridge Basin. Peak Forest Canal 109
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Canal warehouse, Whaley Bridge. On each side of the canal arm are doors through which railway waggons passed to be unloaded. Peak Forest Canal 110
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Canal warehouse, Whaley Bridge. On each side of the canal arm are doors through which railway waggons passed to be unloaded. Peak Forest Canal 110
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Bridgemont Aqueduct provided the route for boat horses going to or from Whaley Bridge to cross the canal at Bridgemont Junction. Bugsworth Basin. Peak Forest Canal 111
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Bridgemont Aqueduct provided the route for boat horses going to or from Whaley Bridge to cross the canal at Bridgemont Junction. Bugsworth Basin. Peak Forest Canal 111
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Looking east from Bridgemont Junction, across Bridgemont Aqueduct, along the half-mile stretch towards Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 112
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Looking east from Bridgemont Junction, across Bridgemont Aqueduct, along the half-mile stretch towards Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 112
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The row of cottages fronting onto the towpath is called Teapot Row, allegedly because the residents used to empty their teapots into the canal. Peak Forest Canal 113
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The row of cottages fronting onto the towpath is called Teapot Row, allegedly because the residents used to empty their teapots into the canal. Peak Forest Canal 113
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The entrance to Bugsworth is through the narrow gauging stop, where the weight of boats' cargoes would be assessed before they left the basin. On the left is the Wharfinger's House. Peak Forest Canal 114
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The entrance to Bugsworth is through the narrow gauging stop, where the weight of boats' cargoes would be assessed before they left the basin. On the left is the Wharfinger's House. Peak Forest Canal 114
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The Entrance Basin at Bugsworth, looking back to the gauging stop. The Wharfinger's House is to the right, with the former stable behind. On the right of the photo is the shop and facilities block created by the Inland Waterways Protection Society, who have restored Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 115
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The Entrance Basin at Bugsworth, looking back to the gauging stop. The Wharfinger's House is to the right, with the former stable behind. On the right of the photo is the shop and facilities block created by the Inland Waterways Protection Society, who have restored Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 115
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Lower Basin, Bugsworth. Aerial view. Peak Forest Canal 116
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Lower Basin, Bugsworth. Aerial view. Peak Forest Canal 116
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Canal House. Lower Basin, Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 117
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Canal House. Lower Basin, Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 117
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The canal curves to the right at the Entrance Basin, with horse bridges across the entrances to the Lower Basin and the Lower Basin Arm. Horses towing boats to the upper basins would cross these bridges to continue along the canal. Peak Forest Canal 118
Peak Forest Canal
The canal curves to the right at the Entrance Basin, with horse bridges across the entrances to the Lower Basin and the Lower Basin Arm. Horses towing boats to the upper basins would cross these bridges to continue along the canal. Peak Forest Canal 118
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Lower Basin, Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 119
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Lower Basin, Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 119
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The Lower Basin, Bugsworth, looking towards the Entrance Basin. This basin is the most popular mooring location and is often full of boats during the busier months. Peak Forest Canal 120
Peak Forest Canal
The Lower Basin, Bugsworth, looking towards the Entrance Basin. This basin is the most popular mooring location and is often full of boats during the busier months. Peak Forest Canal 120
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The Lower Basin arm, not currently in use. On the grass behind, sleeper blocks mark the courses of the former tramways. Wagons carrying limestone were brought down the tramway from the quarries at Dove Holes. Peak Forest Canal 121
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The Lower Basin arm, not currently in use. On the grass behind, sleeper blocks mark the courses of the former tramways. Wagons carrying limestone were brought down the tramway from the quarries at Dove Holes. Peak Forest Canal 121
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Beside the Lower Basin Arm stands this stone declaring that it is 14 and a half miles to Ashton Junction. Peak Forest Canal 122
Peak Forest Canal
Beside the Lower Basin Arm stands this stone declaring that it is 14 and a half miles to Ashton Junction. Peak Forest Canal 122
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The canal curving round into the Middle Basin at Bugsworth. The Middle Basin Arm leads off to the left, while the Upper Basin is beyond the far bridge. Peak Forest Canal 123
Peak Forest Canal
The canal curving round into the Middle Basin at Bugsworth. The Middle Basin Arm leads off to the left, while the Upper Basin is beyond the far bridge. Peak Forest Canal 123
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The Middle Basin at Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 124
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The Middle Basin at Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 124
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The Middle Basin Arm at Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 125
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The Middle Basin Arm at Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 125
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The Middle Basin Arm at Bugsworth. There was originally a building straddling the basin in which burnt lime from the nearby lime kilns would be loaded into boats. Peak Forest Canal 126
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The Middle Basin Arm at Bugsworth. There was originally a building straddling the basin in which burnt lime from the nearby lime kilns would be loaded into boats. Peak Forest Canal 126
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Silk Hill Bridge between the Middle Basin and the Upper Basin. Silk Hill was a route for transporting silk from Macclesfield. The post on the left is part of an old crane. Peak Forest Canal 127
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Silk Hill Bridge between the Middle Basin and the Upper Basin. Silk Hill was a route for transporting silk from Macclesfield. The post on the left is part of an old crane. Peak Forest Canal 127
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The Upper Basin, Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 128
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The Upper Basin, Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 128
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The Upper Basin, Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 129
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The Upper Basin, Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 129
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The Upper Basin, Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 130
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The Upper Basin, Bugsworth. Peak Forest Canal 130
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The Upper Basin Arm. Peak Forest Canal 131
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The Upper Basin Arm. Peak Forest Canal 131
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The Navigation Inn, which stands beside the Upper Basin. The village, which has now become known as Buxworth, is situated up the hill behind the Navigation Inn. Peak Forest Canal 132
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The Navigation Inn, which stands beside the Upper Basin. The village, which has now become known as Buxworth, is situated up the hill behind the Navigation Inn. Peak Forest Canal 132
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The Upper Basin, Bugsworth. Aerial view. Peak Forest Canal 133
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The Upper Basin, Bugsworth. Aerial view. Peak Forest Canal 133
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Map of Bugsworth Basin. Peak Forest Canal 134
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Map of Bugsworth Basin. Peak Forest Canal 134
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Map of Bugsworth Basin. Peak Forest Canal 135
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Map of Bugsworth Basin. Peak Forest Canal 135
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Map. Peak Forest Canal 136
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Map. Peak Forest Canal 136
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Map. Peak Forest Canal 137
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Map. Peak Forest Canal 137
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Map. Peak Forest Canal 138
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Map. Peak Forest Canal 138
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