Despite its name the bridge was not actually built by the Romans,but is thought to have been constructed in the 1700's, and originated as a Pack Horse Brudge. Until the 1860's the bridge was known as Windy Bottom Bridge. It was only when the railway came into the vicinity and Manchester folk became frequent visitors that it got rechristened Roman Bridge which was certainly more "Romantic" and even shorter and sweeter. Until then the Lakes in the vicinity were always known as "Bottoms Reservoirs" they were then elevated to the Roman Lakes.

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1. Marple Locks – Roman Lakes, Marple loop from Marple

9.15km

02:31

150m

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

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2. Marple Locks – Mellor Mill Ruins loop from Marple

7.78km

02:06

100m

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

15.1km

04:08

230m

220m

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

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1. Marple Locks – Roman Lakes, Marple loop from Marple

2. Marple Locks – Mellor Mill Ruins loop from Marple

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

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