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An inspiring and historic aqueduct that carries the Peak Forest Canal 100 feet over the River Goyt. It is the tallest brick-build aqueduct in the country and runs adjacent to the even taller railway viaduct. It is rather off the beaten path and a bit of a walk from railway stations each side of it, but on a sunny day, it is wonderful to view. You can walk over it on the tow path and also descend to river level to view it from beneath. Definitely worth a visit, especially as part of a walk along the beautiful Peak Forest Canal.
Paul HarperPaul Harper
60
Just amazing experience when you see canal aqueduct 100 feet above the river Goyt. Wonder of engineering who they built it in history without modern facilities. It was started building in 1795 and opened in 1800 for use. Even next to aqueduct is even taller railway viaduct. The scale is very impressive plus beautiful scenery and one of the path can take you under both. There are stairs going down hill to the river where you can enjoy the nature and aqueduct views. Worth to visit and you’ll never regret.
win taskwin task
00
A very nice place to be and spend some time with nature. A very nice bike ride also if you're a rider or you can just walk the path from Marple memorial park and the locks. A magnificent structure that is highly recommended to visit. You can also see the train tracks behind it. You can take the stairs down and see the enormous build that is a very awesome sight to see.
Evangelia P. (Aribeth)Evangelia P. (Aribeth)
50
Maple aqueduct yet another masterpiece of engineering taking the peak forest canal high above the valley. We parked the car at lock 13 and walked down the picturesque flight of locks ending at the aqueduct. You can walk down underneath it where you will find a bench a handy place to sit and wonder how they managed.to build the aqueduct 200 years ago.
kevan dalykevan daly
10
A winter wonderland when we were there as it was snowing. The whole place was so nice. We walked down beside the canal from Marple turning around at the viaduct, 200ft up, which is worth seeing from below, access via steps. A very easy leisurely walk, taking 15 to 20 mins one way. There was a few people but not to many. Recommended to go.
Shaun ukShaun uk
00
Lovely family walk to Marple aqueduct from Marple locks, easily accessible with a pram, lots of lovely views and things to see. Watching the locks in action is very exciting and how they operate. We started out journey from Marple memorial park and it is a pretty easy walk from there x
Clare BuddenClare Budden
50
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Canal, Peak Forest, United Kingdom
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Marple Aqueduct at Marple, Greater Manchester, in north-west England was built to carry the lower level of the Peak Forest Canal across the River Goyt. The company's engineer, Benjamin Outram, was responsible for the design and Thomas Brown, the resident engineer, for its construction.
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