Bugsworth Basin — Attraction in High Peak

Used this spot to launch our paddle boards for a trip up towards Marple (turn right at the entrance to the main canal) some of the most amazing views can be had along the canal from here.

On a point regarding the basin itself. Only had a little time to look over the ruins of this one time busy industrial site.zo can't speak to that. What I can say is that after my fiance lost her engagement ring whilst we were packing up our boards the help and support we received from one of the guys moored up in the area but also from the canal warden Pablo and his wife/girlfriend was extraordinary. So please if your passing and fancy a coffee please go and see them on thier boat and support their little...

Worth a visit if you're in the area. You can park just outside the pub, although it costs to park. ( navigation Inn ) You can get your money back if you spend in the pub. A few boats to look at, but mostly the feature is here is to walk along the waters edge. You can make this as long or as short a walk as desired. The river goes on for quite some time so you can walk for hours... No rails next to the waters edge so be careful with children. Dogs welcome, but it's advised to keep them on a lead as when you pass some fields the stone walls have fallen down and there's...

Buggy Basin has two aspects - for tourists, and for boaters. CRT, the Canal and River Trust, maintain a mini museum and information boards all around the basin explaining the history of how limestone and other materials were brought to the basin on a horse-drawn tram system. These rocks were transferred to boats and floated down the canal. Modern boaters will be making a beeline for the water point (excellent pressure), elsan point (clean), and rubbish bins (no separate recycling, sadly). There are lots of mooring points, some quieter than others. Have...