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Roman Lakes, Marple

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Roman Lakes, Marple

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Roman Lakes, Marple

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Marple Locks – Floodgates Cottage loop from Marple

7.79km

02:06

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Marple Locks – Roman Lakes, Marple loop from Marple Bridge

8.99km

02:29

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Marple Locks – The Torrs Millennium Walkway loop from New Mills Central

15.1km

04:08

230m

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Ian Delve

February 17, 2022

Marple's Roman Lakes have a rich heritage stretching back to the 18th century, when their water was used to power the mighty Mellor Mill.

Built by industrialist Samuel Oldknow, it was the largest cotton mill in the world when it was completed in 1793. At its peak it employed more than 550 people.

Surrounded by beautiful gardens and woodland, the man-made lakes were originally millponds formed by diverting the River Goyt, which runs by their side

After the mill was destroyed by fire in 1892, the Roman Lakes were turned into a pleasure park with rowing boats, a dance hall and amusements that attracted thousands of people from the surrounding towns and villages

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May 20, 2021

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Elevation 90 m

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Sunday 18 January

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90 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Roman Lakes, Marple

1. Marple Locks – Floodgates Cottage loop from Marple

2. Marple Locks – Roman Lakes, Marple loop from Marple Bridge

3. Marple Locks – The Torrs Millennium Walkway loop from New Mills Central

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