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Hosted By:

Christine Hulme

Walk Description:

Join Chris for a 7-7.5 mile walk around Marple's canals & locks

One steep climb to the Peak Forest Canal then a leisurely climb up the flight of locks 1 to 16. Onto the Macclesfield canal, Cown Edge Way, Middlewood Way and back to Chadkirk. 

Important Information

Distance: 7 - 7.5miles

Terrain: canal tow paths, fields and uneven ground

Stiles: None

Toilets: Nearest toilets at Dobbies Garden Centre a couple of minutes beyond the meeting CP

Car parking: Chadkirk Estate CP

Food: The Spread Eagle. SK63DR ( 2 mins drive away)  Let Chris know by end of Tuesday 23 July if you'd like to stop

Please bring enough to drink and a snack (or snacks!) if you would like one

If you need to borrow poles, please let Chris know when booking. The walk is along good paths, but some can get muddy. Dress appropriately for the weather, and don’t forget waterproofs (if needed!)

We will set off promptly at 09:30am so please try to arrive at least 10mins early so you are ready to go. Please do not be offended if we do not wait whilst you get yourself sorted. We do a warm up close by so please do catch up.

Contact Chris directly if you are running late/need to cancel. Similarly, if you book onto the walk on the same day as the walk, please text so we know to wait for you.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations more than 24hrs before a walk can be made on the Exercise Anywhere booking system. Cancellations made less than 24hrs before a walk will not be refunded and cannot be made on the system - please contact Chris either by phone or text to cancel.

Location Notes:

Nearest toilets at Dobbies Garden Centre a couple of minutes past the meeting CP on the A627. Opens 9am.