Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Rose Hill Marple

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Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Rose Hill Marple

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Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Rose Hill Marple

02:06

7.75km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.13 km

Site of Marple Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Agatha Christie was inspired to name her famous detective Miss Marple after attending the 1929 contents sale at the hall.
In 1954, some of the stained and painted glass from …

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2.19 km

Chadkirk Bridge

Highlight • River

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2.71 km

Cloaked Figure statue at Chadkirk Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

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2.71 km

St Chad's Well

Highlight • Natural Monument

A picturesque well near the chapel – its walls built of rubble stone, covered with moss and ferns – bears the name of St Chad’s Well, or the Holy Well, …

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4.47 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views all round, some good trails below.

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4.84 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Take the oath to the right and don't go into the compound ahead

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5.16 km

Marple Locks

Highlight • Trail

A flight of 16 locks, one of the steepest in the country.

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6.19 km

Marple Locks

Highlight • River

fascinating site to see barge's

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7.75 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.60 km

1.92 km

1.30 km

889 m

534 m

478 m

Surfaces

2.03 km

1.75 km

1.64 km

1.38 km

599 m

290 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

16°C

10°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

December 3, 2023,Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Marple

Take note of the path closure at Dale Road Farm. You can't get past and I had to double back and go around.
Take a left at Turnpike road and you can rejoin the route