Peak Forest Canal Wellbeing Walk Total walk distance 1.7km (1.1 miles). This is a linear walk. Walking times are approximate, measured on an average pace of two miles an hour. Stage 4: Bridge 56 to canal side cottages (5 mins) Please use the area below to record map not to scale: your progress. Marple covers approx. 1 mile / 1.7km Junction N Name 4 Stage 5: Canal side cottages N B e u w to Bugsworth Basin (6 mins) g Roa Date Stage Time Bridgemont sw d Horse Tunnel River Goyt o rt l Aqueduct h a A n rm a Buxworth C 5 t s e r o 4 F 0 k Bugsworth 0 a 5 e Basin A P A 6 3 3 t y o G d r a e Stage 3: Bridge 37 o iv R R to Bridge 56 (4 mins) n o t x u B Stage 2: Wooden Footbridge ill k H Sil to Bridge 37 (4 mins) Walking Tips Walking is a good way to achieve the Whaley Wharf recommended levels of physical activity for good physical and mental health. towpath 2 Transhipment Warehouse ad 2 Ro Walk at a level that is appropriate for gs footbridge in ood Av B Stage 1: Transhipment Warehouse you and gradually increase the speed sw aqueduct g and / or duration of your walk over time. in to Wooden Footbridge (2 mins) B tunnel 1 point of interest St l parking a n Whaley Bridge Enjoy. Volunteer. Donate. a railway station canalrivertrust.org.uk C town centre Charity No. 1146792 /canalrivertrust @CRTNorthWest [email protected] Recharge by your local canal in the North West There’s plenty to see and do here. Our towpaths offer traffic-free routes for a relaxing stroll, taking time-out, daily exercise, or getting to the places you need to go. They pass through some of our busiest towns and cities, and calming countryside. Places to visit Five simple ways Manchester city centre to recharge by water Both the Ashton and Rochdale Canals flow through Manchester city centre, Family and friends connecting New Islington and Ancoats Spend time together on the with Canal Street’s famous Gay Village. towpath, enjoy each other’s company and connect with nature. Anderton Boat Lift Go for a walk One of the ‘Seven Wonders of the It doesn’t matter how fast or how far you Waterways’. With a visitor centre, go. A short walk can make a big difference. coffee shop, brand new Let’s Play area and nearby Northwich Woodlands, it’s Get some ‘me time’ an unmissable treat. Sit by the water, just for a while. Watch the ducks and take deep breaths. Ellesmere Port Waterways Museum Home of the national waterway collection and Ride your bike sitting where the Shropshire Union Canal meets Enjoy the fresh air and take in the view on a leisurely bike ride. There’s plenty more the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey. to discover on two wheels. The old docks have been transformed into a fantastic museum and family day out. Have a calmer commute Avoid the stress of traffic and busy The Peak Forest Canal buses or trains. The canal is a great way One of Britain’s most scenic waterways, the to get to work. Peak Forest Canal boasts two Scheduled Ancient Monuments in its 15-mile length – the grand, three-arch Marple Aqueduct and the historic Bugsworth Basin near Whaley Bridge. Visit our Canal & River Explorers website to find We’re the charity looking after 2,000 miles of canals and ideas and activities to help you and your family rivers. We believe life is better by water and the more time have fun outdoors by our rivers and canals. you spend there the happier and healthier you can feel. We have free learning activities for you to Thanks to our generous supporters, we’re working with Enjoy. Volunteer. Donate. download and take with you on your walk. volunteers and communities to transform our canals and rivers into spaces that can be enjoyed by everyone, every day. canalrivertrust.org.uk canalrivertrust.org.uk/explorers Charity No. 1146792 /canalrivertrust @CRTNorthWest [email protected].