Places to see in ( Marple - UK )
Places to see in ( Marple - UK )
Marple is a small town within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Goyt 9 miles southeast of Manchester, 9 miles north of Macclesfield and 4 miles southeast of Stockport.
Historically in Cheshire, the town lies along the Peak Forest Canal, containing the Marple Lock Flight and Marple Aqueduct. The Roman Lakes to the southeast of the town centre attracts anglers and walkers. Marple is served by two railway stations, Marple and Rose Hill, providing access to the rail network in Greater Manchester and beyond. It is also close by the Middlewood Way, a cycle path following the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway line south from Rose Hill to Macclesfield.
In the early 1900s the town prospered from the success of cotton in nearby Stockport and Manchester; the canals in the area served as a link with other industrial towns. In 1936, Marple Urban District, at the time part of Cheshire, annexed from Derbyshire the parish of Ludworth and Mellor. Marple grew as a residential suburb of Stockport after the arrival of frequent bus and rail services in the 1920s.
The area, close to Derbyshire, covers just over 11 square miles (28 km2) of countryside, ranging from heavily wooded valleys to hill-top moorland. It rises from around 262 feet (80 m) above sea level at the River Goyt to 1,073 feet (327 m) at Cobden Edge. On a clear day it is possible to view the Beetham Tower in Manchester as well as the city centre, the Winter Hill TV transmitter and the surrounding counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire and West Yorkshire and the mountains of North Wales from the top of these hills.
Since 1932 Marple has had a cinema in a building designed in 1878 as a place of worship or refuge. The building was purchased in 1932 by the Marple Cinema Company and became the Regent Cinema. It remains open as one of the few independent cinemas in the UK. The town has two brass bands, the Marple Band and the Hawk Green (Marple) Band.
Marple is notable for its series of 16 canal locks, known as Marple Lock Flight, close to the village centre. The Peak Forest Canal skirts the village, north running alongside Marple Memorial Park and Brabyns Park until it reaches the Marple Aqueduct and on to Dukinfield Junction, and south towards Bugsworth Basin. Macclesfield Canal meets the Peak Forest Canal at Marple Junction, and heads towards Birmingham. The two canals form part of the Cheshire Ring canal system; the canals served as a vital link during the Industrial Revolution. Nowadays they provide an area of relaxation for walkers, anglers and boaters.
The Roman Lakes leisure complex is popular with walkers, anglers, nature lovers and horse riders. It is located in the valley bottom close to Strines. The area was named in the Victorian era as an attraction to tourists not because it had links with the Romans (also true of Roman Bridge, a packhorse bridge over the Goyt). In the area closest to the river there was a mill built by Samuel Oldknow; it is now ruined and overgrown.
Marple Hall is located close to where Marple Hall School now stands. The remains of the hall can be explored, though very little remains. The hall was the ancestral home of the Bradshaws and passed to the Isherwoods. The town lies along the A626, which runs between Glossop and Heaton Chapel. It has a junction in the centre of Marple with the B6101, which heads south to New Mills.
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Places to see in ( Marple - UK )
Places to see in ( Marple - UK )
Marple is a small town within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Goyt 9 miles southeast of Manchester, 9 miles north of Macclesfield and 4 miles southeast of Stockport.
Historically in Cheshire, the town lies along the Peak Forest Canal, containing the Marple Lock Flight and Marple Aqueduct. The Roman Lakes to the southeast of the town centre attracts anglers and walkers. Marple is served by two railway stations, Marple and Rose Hill, providing access to the rail network in Greater Manchester and beyond. It is also close by the Middlewood Way, a cycle path following the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway line south from Rose Hill to Macclesfield.
In the early 1900s the town prospered from the success of cotton in nearby Stockport and Manchester; the canals in the area served as a link with other industrial towns. In 1936, Marple Urban District, at the time part of Cheshire, annexed from Derbyshire the parish of Ludworth and Mellor. Marple grew as a residential suburb of Stockport after the arrival of frequent bus and rail services in the 1920s.
The area, close to Derbyshire, covers just over 11 square miles (28 km2) of countryside, ranging from heavily wooded valleys to hill-top moorland. It rises from around 262 feet (80 m) above sea level at the River Goyt to 1,073 feet (327 m) at Cobden Edge. On a clear day it is possible to view the Beetham Tower in Manchester as well as the city centre, the Winter Hill TV transmitter and the surrounding counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire and West Yorkshire and the mountains of North Wales from the top of these hills.
Since 1932 Marple has had a cinema in a building designed in 1878 as a place of worship or refuge. The building was purchased in 1932 by the Marple Cinema Company and became the Regent Cinema. It remains open as one of the few independent cinemas in the UK. The town has two brass bands, the Marple Band and the Hawk Green (Marple) Band.
Marple is notable for its series of 16 canal locks, known as Marple Lock Flight, close to the village centre. The Peak Forest Canal skirts the village, north running alongside Marple Memorial Park and Brabyns Park until it reaches the Marple Aqueduct and on to Dukinfield Junction, and south towards Bugsworth Basin. Macclesfield Canal meets the Peak Forest Canal at Marple Junction, and heads towards Birmingham. The two canals form part of the Cheshire Ring canal system; the canals served as a vital link during the Industrial Revolution. Nowadays they provide an area of relaxation for walkers, anglers and boaters.
The Roman Lakes leisure complex is popular with walkers, anglers, nature lovers and horse riders. It is located in the valley bottom close to Strines. The area was named in the Victorian era as an attraction to tourists not because it had links with the Romans (also true of Roman Bridge, a packhorse bridge over the Goyt). In the area closest to the river there was a mill built by Samuel Oldknow; it is now ruined and overgrown.
Marple Hall is located close to where Marple Hall School now stands. The remains of the hall can be explored, though very little remains. The hall was the ancestral home of the Bradshaws and passed to the Isherwoods. The town lies along the A626, which runs between Glossop and Heaton Chapel. It has a junction in the centre of Marple with the B6101, which heads south to New Mills.
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Marple Aqueduct
Marple Aqueduct
Marple, Stockport, England
Marple, Stockport, England
An Educational Walk : Marple Aqueduct & 16 Locks Canal 6.5 Miles
30th June 2016. Marple Lock Flight is a flight of sixteen canal locks situated on the Peak Forest Canal in Marple, near Stockport. Marple Aqueduct, also known as 'the Grand Aqueduct', carries the lower level of the Peak Forest Canal across the River Goyt at Marple. Completed in 1800, this fine stone aqueduct carries the Peak Forest Canal over the River Goyt. It is a scheduled Ancient Monument, a Transport Heritage site.
We had 6.5 miles walk along the canal and lunch under the aqueduct. I stood on the bridge with river Goyt running underneath, canal on the bridge and train running through the aqueduct. It was quite amazing to see the technics and design functioning.
Special thanks to Mike who led us this wonderful walk.
marple locks festival 2
Sue Day and her team continue on down the locks adjacent to Brabyn's Park, with the working boat Maria drawn by Bilbo Bagins. You are invited to visit the Horseboating Society website at
marple locks festival 1
Sue Day and her team, together with working boat Maria drawn by Bilbo Bagins, descend the top four locks at Marple, down to Brabyn's Park, where the main events are taking place. The Mayor of Stockport Councillor Colin MacAlister is present for the celebrations. You are invited to visit the Horseboating Society's website at
marple locks festival part 3
Motor powered working boat Joel departs the Marple Locks Festival, and leaves Brabyn's Park at Lock 12 and starts its descent of the flight.
Marple's Changing Face
A glimpse of the Marple of yesteryear - Marple's Changing Face was produced by the late Gordon Mills in 2003. Gordon was a prolific writer, photographer and local historian who produced several fascinating video interviews with local people, guided local history walks and this, the definitive photo history presentation of Marple's Changing Face.
It has been put on-line to share with the wider world by The Marple Website marple-uk.com with the permission of Gordon's family.
Marple Aqueduct - Peak Forest Canal - GoPro
Having left Romiley, I decided to make my way to Lock No.1, via the aqueduct which towers 100ft over the River Goyt. The aqueduct opened in 1800 and took 6 years to build.
Apologies for the noises but at least you can't hear the drone of the engine like you do on narrowboats as my engine as at the back of the boat with the helm in the middle of the boat.
MARPLE LOCKS BICENTENRY
The Horseboating Society and the Marple Locks Heritage Society staged a re-enactment of an early boat descending through Samuel Oldknow's locks to mark the bicentenery of them opening. Starring 'Bonny'.
Marple Locks Time Lapse
Marple Locks at 25 times speed May 2011
05 Marple Locks and Peak Forest Canal
Negotiating Marple Locks and the lower Peak Forest Canal
Marple Lock Tunnels
A horse tunnel on the towpath, but wait what's this secret tunnel here...
Marple Aqueduct
First flight over water and at significant height (for me) - Parrot Bebop 2 video of the Marple Aqueduct carrying the Peak Forest Canal ninety feet over the River Goyt with views reaching over to the adjacent Railway Viaduct carrying the line from Romiley to Marple and Rose Hill.
Came close to learning a harsh lesson on the far side of aqueduct where unseen tall trees threatened to wipe out my Parrot Bebop 2 - got away with it.. this time :-(
Will go back and do the fly through the arches another time
Marple, Stockport, England
Marple, Stockport, England
★ The Zip Yard | Marple ★
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107 Stockport Road/ Marple/ Stockport SK6 6AF
At The Zip Yard in Marple we pride ourselves on being the first garment alteration retail outlet to appear in the local area. Our success has been built on quality and speed of service, our convenient location and always competitive pricing. All of this, along with our modern hi-tech tracking system allows us to provide a service that guarantees 100% customer satisfaction everytime.
Marple Bridge, Stockport, England
Marple Bridge, Stockport, England
The Bosley and Marple Flights on the Macclesfield and Peak Forrest Canal - Late Summer 2008
High Speed, with the aid of Dave, Dave and Debby. Up the Bosley Flight, and then down the Marple Flight.
Marple Aqueduct - Horseboating the Peak Forest Canal
Maria, drawn by Buddy, crosses the Marple Aqueduct on the Peak Forest Canal, with Sue Day and her horseboating team, assisted by British Waterways Heritage Officers. You are invited to visit the horseboating society website at