Marple Locks – Marple Aqueduct loop from Marple

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Marple Locks – Marple Aqueduct loop from Marple

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Marple Locks – Marple Aqueduct loop from Marple

01:09

4.21km

60m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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422 m

Marple Locks

Highlight • River

fascinating site to see barge's

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493 m

Stone Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

The Peak Forest Canal is a 14.8-mile narrow waterway in northern England that winds through the stunning landscapes to the edge of the Peak District.

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1.47 km

Marple Locks

Highlight • Trail

A flight of 16 locks, one of the steepest in the country.

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2.07 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views all round, some good trails below.

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2.44 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Take the oath to the right and don't go into the compound ahead

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3.07 km

Stone Bridge Over Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a scenic gravel ride along the picturesque Peak Forest Canal in Marple, a peaceful suburb of Manchester. Just a short distance from the bustling city, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing walk in nature.

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4.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.27 km

1.02 km

652 m

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.28 km

846 m

652 m

200 m

134 m

102 m

Elevation

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Marple Locks – Marple Aqueduct loop from Marple

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Stone Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal

Marple Locks

Marple Aqueduct

Marple Aqueduct

Stone Bridge Over Peak Forest Canal

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