Enjoy a weekend walk along this scenic canal, which takes you from one pretty village to another
Spring is nearly here which means the days are getting longer, the weather is better and the trees are looking a little greener. With everything turning brighter it’s a great time of year to get outside and go for a walk.
One canal walk will take you from Marple Bridge in Stockport to the village of Disley, which sits on the edge of the Peak District. At around four miles long it’s the perfect walk to do on a weekend. The canal itself played a vital role in Greater Manchester’s industrial past, allowing limestone to be transported from quarries in Derbyshire. It was opened in 1800 but began to decline in the early 20th century when the railways took over. Today it’s a tranquil spot for walkers, cyclists and, of course, narrowboats.
If you begin the walk a little north of Marple Bridge you’ll also be able to see the incredible Marple Aqueduct, the highest canal aqueduct in England, which opened in 1800. Follow the towpath south as the buildings give way to green fields and the scenery turns leafier.
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