Canals · Yorkshire & the Humber
Peak Forest Canal
Also known as: Camlas Peak Forest
In or near High Lane.
Peak Forest Canal — canal in Derbyshire/Cheshire/Greater Manchester, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Disley · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Peak Forest Canal is a canal in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "canal in Derbyshire/Cheshire/Greater Manchester, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3660°, -2.0540°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Peak Forest Canal is a narrow (7-foot (2.13 m) gauge) locked artificial waterway in northern England. It is 14.8 miles (23.8 km) long and forms part of the connected English/Welsh inland waterway network.
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Background
Architecture
The construction of the canal and tramway was promoted by Samuel Oldknow (the largest shareholder) with much of the finance being provided by Richard Arkwright Junior of Cromford, Derbyshire. The line was surveyed by Thomas Brown and the consulting engineer and resident engineer were Benjamin Outram and Thomas Brown, respectively. Work was begun first on the section between Ashton and Hyde Hall, where new coal-pits were being opened, so as to derive some income as soon as possible. Outram was somewhat delayed by a request from the committee to report on ideas by Robert Fulton who had been awarded the contract for the cuttings at Werneth. These would have replaced the stone construction of…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3660, -2.0540
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK6 8HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Established
- 1805
- Nearest railway station
- Disley — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7157817 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Peak Forest Canal (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bugsworth 058079.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Nearby
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Wyberslegh Hall
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Disley Hill
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Canal Bridge, Number 23 By Little Woodend
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tower In Garden Of Woodbank House
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High Lane
High Lane — village in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
High Lane War Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Peak Forest Canal
Places to stay
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Shaw Farm - Static Caravans
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Elm Beds Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Ringstones Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Eastwood End Holiday Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Far Benfield Farm Caravan Storage
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Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rams Head Hotel
Rams Head Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Disley Friends Meeting House
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📷 7Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Maple Tree
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Hare And Hounds Hotel
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📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Bulls Head Public House
Bulls Head Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
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Macclesfield Canal
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Stockport Branch Canal
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peak Forest Canal?
- Peak Forest Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK6 8HB), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is Peak Forest Canal?
- Peak Forest Canal — canal in Derbyshire/Cheshire/Greater Manchester, England, UK.
- How do I get to Peak Forest Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Disley, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK6 8HB.
- When was Peak Forest Canal built?
- Built or established in 1805.
- Is Peak Forest Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Peak Forest Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Peak Forest Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Disley, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK6 8HB.