Bugsworth Canal Basin, the head of navigation of the Peak Forest Canal, was the largest and busiest inland port on Britain’s narrow canal system and the only one to survive intact. Famous canal and tramway engineer, Benjamin Outram, built the 14 mile long Peak Forest Canal from Dukinfield to Bugsworth, although plans to extend to Chapel Milton via Whitehough were never realised. Construction of the six mile Peak Forest Tramway in 1795 linked Bugsworth Basin to the limestone and gritstone quarries in Derbyshire, and the canal linked Bugsworth to Manchester and the trans-Pennine canal network.

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February 18, 2025

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Bugsworth Basin is a remarkable example of canal restoration. Once a bustling inland port for the Peak Forest Canal, it fell into disrepair but has been lovingly restored by volunteers. …

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1. Eccles Pike – Bugsworth Basin loop from Chinley

10.2km

02:53

220m

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

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2. Bugsworth Basin – Eccles Pike loop from Whaley Bridge

6.02km

01:49

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Eccles Pike – Bugsworth Basin loop from Whaley Bridge

11.6km

03:20

280m

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

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Location: Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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1. Eccles Pike – Bugsworth Basin loop from Chinley

2. Bugsworth Basin – Eccles Pike loop from Whaley Bridge

3. Eccles Pike – Bugsworth Basin loop from Whaley Bridge

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