Peak Forest Canal — Local services in Stockport

Always wanted to cycle down the PFC as it looked beautiful being on the edge of the Peak District. So I cycled the PFC from just before Marple Aqueduct to Bugsworth Basin, then carried on the Peak Forest Tramway Trail to Chinley.

This review purely reflects the condition of the towpath for cycling & not the canal scenery as of course that is beautiful in parts.

From Marple to Disley & the Hagg Bank Lane area the towpath is generally poor. From then on the towpath becomes more rideable all the way to Bugsworth Basin (or Whaley Bridge)

The Peak Forest Tramway Trail as an extension from Bugsworth Basin is rideable up to Whitehough Head Lane in Chinley then it deteriorates & becomes very rough, although work to improve the path beyond now seems to be underway.

On the plus side, although this makes the ride shorter (just over 5 miles one way) it also means you don’t have to cycle up Marple...

I have found the Peak Forest Canal the most beautiful in all waterways of UK. The Peak Forest Canal is one of Britain's most scenic waterways. It’s running through magnificent landscape to the edge of the Peak District. The best place for a walk or cycling. even you see a lot of dog walkers around time to time. Every turn you make gives you a different view. Even at one point i have seen railway, road and canal together. Even in autumn it was such like a part of heaven. Colours of nature just on their way to surprise you. The best time to walk is in summer or autumn when you can see the real...

Peak Forest Canal, locks and waterways has lovely tow paths in various directions for walking, cycling and ofcourse for narrow boat travel. I enjoy the beautiful scenery all the way. You can walk as far as you like as this canal connect with Heathrow Country Park, or with High Lane and Macclesfield canal. Great for some time out...