This spectacular flight of sixteen working locks - surrounded by some beautiful wooded countryside and scenic walks - raises the canal 209 feet to …
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Jun 12, 2024
An unexpected surprise. A friend told us about Marple and its locks. What a lovely experience. Would encourage anyone to visit.Full review by Ian J
Nov 25, 2023
excellent, had as lovely few hours walking the locks, beautiful countryside, thoroughly enjoyed our visit.Full review by heatherem
Aug 3, 2023
Somewhere we've been meaning to visit for a few years. We parked in town and walked a short stretch by the lime kilns and up to the junction with the Macclesfield canal which is very plaasant. Next t…Full review by Julie P
How long does it take to navigate the lock flight on a narrowboat heading upwards?
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It took us about 3 hours, passing only one boat going the other way. We were able to open the next set of sluices by running about a bit (well, my boyfriend did, I was in charge of …
It took us about 3 hours, passing only one boat going the other way. We were able to open the next set of sluices by running about a bit (well, my boyfriend did, I was in charge of steering) If there were more boats passing it would have taken longer. I don't think we could have done it in much less even on a perfect (my steering was not perfect) run.
Where is the best place to start the walk along the locks I don't know the area well so was wondering if I should get a train or drive and where do I head for ..thanks
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if you drive just through the centre of marple you will cross the canal bridge which has the locks either side just past the cinema and the navigation pub you will see a football field with …
if you drive just through the centre of marple you will cross the canal bridge which has the locks either side just past the cinema and the navigation pub you will see a football field with one goal you can park there. then walk back to the bridge there's a passageway under the bridge which will take you to the majority of the locks and on to the aquduct.
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