A Walk Along The Peak Forest Canal

[stephenholmes]

Continuing and now nearing Strines

A nice picturesque view

Turf Lea Lift Bridge no 22


Looking back towards Turf Lea Lift Bridge


Strines Aqueduct

Looking over the side

A view from beneath the aqueduct
I cheated with this photo showing the view underneath Strines Aqueduct

To be continued.......

[stephenholmes]

Stanley Hall Bridge no 23

Heading now towards Disley and I was gasping for an ice cold drink


Another panoramic view

Wood End Bridge No24


Looking back towards Wood End Bridge

Arriving at Higgins Clough Swing Bridge No 25 Disley



To be continued

[ashgray]

Great shots Stephen - that must have been a terrific day out.

Ash

[rufuskins]

We're all waiting for the drama to unfold as to whether you managed to find that all important drink!

Apart from that a great set of photos, illustrating both scenery and history aa well as providing good exercise.

Thanks, Alec

[markh5682]

More excellent shots Stephen, thank you for sharing them with us

[stephenholmes]

Thank you Ash and Alec and Mark
I'm pleased that this thread has proved enjoyable to UKTS members
Final hurdle towards New Mills and a well deserved drink
Looking back towards Higgins Clough Swing Bridge

Another charming cottage at Disley

Just a little further the canal becomes overlooked by houses

Bridge no 26 "Dryhurst Bridge"

Now looking straight across the valley you will notice the railway line to New Mills Whalley Bridge and Buxton

Approaching journeys end "New Mills"
There is a lovely smell of sweets at this point which is from Matlows the makers of Swizzles
My mind though was on that nice cold drink

Looking back at Bridge No27 "Green's Hall Bridge"

At New Mills there is a boat yard and marina

I now bid a fond farewell to the Peak Forest Canal and made my way to a shop in search of a drink

Looking back towards the canal which is behind the trees

I purchased a 1.5 litre bottle of ice cold water from a local newsagent and supped the lot......ah that's better!
Following a short rest I arrived at New Mills Newtown Railway Station for the train home


All in all a very enjoyable day
Marple is only a 20 minute train journey from Manchester Piccadilly
Kind regards Stephen

[rufuskins]

Knowing you got your well earned drink means that I can rest easy this afternoon!

Once again on a serious note thanks for the montage/travelog.

Alec

[martinhodgson]

Ah, those swing bridges. I remember I was walking between the two and managed to drop my windlass in the canal!

Luckily after a bit of fishing I managed to retrieve it and open the next bridge

[stephenholmes]

Glad I've managed to allow you to rest easy Alec
Your boating holidays seem quite adventurous Martin
I hope to add some more photos to this thread continuing from New Mills to Whalley Bridge
Kind regards Stephen

[stephenholmes]

Good morning everyone
Yesterday I caught the 10:52 Buxton service to New Mills Newtown to continue the walk along The Peak Forest Canal
The weather was perfect and this time I made sure I'd packed a drink in my haversack
The train service to Buxton was formed by a Class 156 here it is at Manchester Piccadilly

Arrival at New Mills Newtown Station approximately 30 Minutes later

After a short break for some lunch I arrived on the tow path
Matlows sweet factory who manufacture an assortment of sweets incl Swizzles can be seen in the distance (Mill Chimney)
The smell from the factory can be detected for a considerable distance

There are quite a number of boats moored up at New Mills Marina on this stretch of canal

Continuing the walk towards Furness Vale and my destination of Buxworth and Whaley Bridge

Looking back towards New Mills

This is the entrance to Torrs Riverside Park

Looking across the valley you may just notice in this photograph an East Midlands Class 158 in the distance

The railway crosses the Goyt Valley via this lovely stone viaduct

Further along the canal is a second entrance to Torrs Riverside Park


Bank End Bridge No 29

To be continued........

[stephenholmes]

Continuing on towards Furness Vale
Looking back towards Bridge No 29 Bank End Bridge

Heading now towards Furness Vale and Buxworth Basin and Whaley Bridge

Approaching Bridge No 30 Carr Bridge



There are a number of mooring points along this stretch of The Peak Forest Canal

Looking back towards New Mills




To be continued.....

[stephenholmes]

Sorry for the delay in adding more photos
I hadn't realized my latest set had been approved

Continuing on towards Buxworth and Whaley Bridge
Here we are approaching Furness Vale
This is Furness Bridge No 31

This is a biscuit tin photo of which there are several in this thread
Looking back towards New Mills

This is an interesting photo
An LMS branded barge....shame part of it is obscured by the tyres
Note:in the background the railway track ballast can be seen

Looking back again towards New Mills

Further along the tow path I came across this sunken barge


Continuing along our journey and approaching Bridge No 33 Greensdeep Bridge



There were quite a number of boats on tour on such a bright sunny day

This is an interesting barge and with a name like Slicer 2, it definitely appeared to be made up of two barges spliced together


To be continued.......

[davejc64]

Hi Stephen,

Excellent pictures there, thanks for sharing, what sort of camera are you using? ( Not that I know much about cameras) they look very professional.

regards,

Dave

[stephenholmes]

Glad you like the photographs Dave
My camera is a Kodak Easyshare compact digital camera
I've had it for about 4 Years now and it's been flogged hard

Continuing along The Peak Forest Canal
This is a biscuit tin shot

Approaching a foot bridge No 34

The foot bridge as you can see by the sign takes you to The Dog and Partridge pub
I resisted the call of a nice cold beer and decided to press on


Now approaching Bridge No 35
The view passing beneath Bridge No 35

Now Buxworth comes in to sight just beyond the bridge ahead Bridge No36
Buxworth is actually known as Bugsworth, however being as the name wasn't well liked the area became better known as Buxworth







As you can see by the signs the canal diverges here
I decided to walk first to Buxworth Basin (bearing left) and then double back and then head to Whaley Bridge

To be continued

[davejc64]

You must be more strong willed than me, the call of the pub would have beaten me.