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The Great Britain Guide

Canals · East Midlands

Bugsworth Canal Basin

In or near Disley.

Free admission

Bugsworth Canal Basin — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Bugsworth Basin, Peak Forest Canal - geograph.org.uk - 595563

Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Whaley Bridge · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bugsworth Canal Basin is a other located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Bugsworth Canal Basin is located in the East Midlands. It is a historic site associated with the Peak Forest Canal, notable for its extensive wharf buildings and basin structures from the early 19th century. The site is of significant industrial heritage, reflecting the region's role in canal transport during the industrial revolution.

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Coordinates
53.3354, -1.9706
County
Derbyshire
District
High Peak
Parish
Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside
Postcode
SK23 7RH
Parliamentary constituency
High Peak
Nearest railway station
Whaley Bridge1.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Lower Basin - Bugsworth Basin - geograph.org.uk - 2973210📷 3

Natural landmarks · East Midlands

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Beer Garden - Goyt Inn - geograph.org.uk - 8079514📷 5

Museums · East Midlands

Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶disley.net
Ollerenshaw Hall seen from Ollerenshaw Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4509350📷 5

Mountains & hills · East Midlands

Browne Hill

Browne Hill — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 325 m.

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Old Road in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire - geograph.org.uk - 4386601📷 3

Galleries · East Midlands

Rob Wilson Art

Rob Wilson Art — a gallery in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Walkway over Toddbrook Reservoir Dam - geograph.org.uk - 4509746📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Little Memorial Garden

Little Memorial Garden — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Brookfield Pond, Whaley Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4509752📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Historic Valve

Historic Valve — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕whaleybridge.com

Where to eat & stay near Bugsworth Canal Basin

Places to stay

Track in Ringstone Clough - geograph.org.uk - 8108972📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Ringstones Caravan Park

Ringstones Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Postbox on Hayfield Road near Chinley - geograph.org.uk - 6100701📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Chinley Camping

Chinley Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.

One of three streams at Combs village that flows into the reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 1780963📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Combs Valley Campsite

Combs Valley Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.

Nursery School in Hayfield - geograph.org.uk - 8108614📷 7

Hotels · East Midlands

Kinder Lodge

Kinder Lodge — a hotel in england east midlands.

kinder-lodge.co.uk
Gnarled remains of a Pennine hawthorn tree - geograph.org.uk - 3703861📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

chapel view campsite

chapel view campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.

hipcamp.com
Telephone and post boxes on Kinder Road - geograph.org.uk - 5287153📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Hayfield Campsite

Hayfield Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.

campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Elizabeth II postbox on Low Leighton Road - geograph.org.uk - 5899806📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Hare And Hounds Hotel

The Hare And Hounds Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Disley Church - weather vane - geograph.org.uk - 7686794📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Disley Friends Meeting House

Disley Friends Meeting House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Bull's Head, Hayfield - geograph.org.uk - 981603📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Royal Hotel

Royal Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Disley War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5600491📷 4

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Rams Head Hotel

Rams Head Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕theramsheaddisley.co.uk
Town St. Marple Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7678040📷 7

Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber

Maple Tree

Maple Tree — a restaurant in england west midlands.

mapletreerestaurant.uk
Jodrell Bank Observatory seen from afar - geograph.org.uk - 5077429📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Cat and Fiddle Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bugsworth Canal Basin?
Bugsworth Canal Basin is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK23 7RH), in the parish of Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside.
What is Bugsworth Canal Basin?
Bugsworth Canal Basin — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bugsworth Canal Basin?
The nearest railway station is Whaley Bridge, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK23 7RH.
Is Bugsworth Canal Basin free to visit?
Yes, Bugsworth Canal Basin is free to enter.
How do I get to Bugsworth Canal Basin?
The nearest railway station is Whaley Bridge, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK23 7RH.