Hole in the Wall Heritage Steps

Historic steps built at the same time as the Macclesfield Canal in 1830

Really steep steps, take care going down

"Hole in the Wall" Heritage, Steps
- Steep Steps !
Please Take Care !
You are welcome to use these historic steps built at the same time as the Macclesfield Canal in 1830.
Please be aware they are steep and there are 43 so you need to take care when using them and do so at your own risk. Please use the hand rails which are modern and are provided for your safety.
Aqueduct Cottage at the top of these steps in the past was used as a resting place for the "boatmen" on the canal and had a stabling facility for the ponies that towed the barges. You can walk along the towpath north to Poynton and south to Macclesfield.
Please enjoy our industrial heritage.