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North West England

Greater Manchester

Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Marple

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Marple

Moderate

4.6

(25)

147

hikers

Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Marple

02:08

7.85km

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: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 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

2.29 km

Chadkirk Bridge

Highlight • River

friendsofchadkirk.wordpress.com/tag/chadkirk-bridge

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3

2.81 km

Cloaked Figure statue at Chadkirk Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

chadkirkchapel.org/historic-chadkirk-chapel/history

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4

2.82 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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5

4.58 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views all round, some good trails below.

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6

5.18 km

Marple Locks

Highlight • Trail

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

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7

6.21 km

Marple Locks

Highlight • River

fascinating site to see barge's

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7.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

1.95 km

1.87 km

852 m

438 m

220 m

Surfaces

2.06 km

1.99 km

1.75 km

1.00 km

562 m

290 m

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Friday 26 June

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16°C

64 %

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