marple flight

  • The ‘good, bad, and getting better’ bits around Marple

    The ‘good, bad, and getting better’ bits around Marple

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    LET’S start with the bad; a wall on Lock 7 on the Marple flight of locks has moved, the one nearest the towpath side. A large hole appeared near the lock ladder and there is further movement visible to the other side of the ladder. The flight was closed to all boating traffic on August…

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  • Peak Forest and Macclesfield Canals

    Peak Forest and Macclesfield Canals

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    As a result of continuing dry weather, the Canal & River Trust has announced plans to temporarily close lock flights on the Peak Forest and Macclesfield canals to navigation from 10 July until water supplies recover.  With the ongoing repair works at Toddbrook Reservoir meaning this key source of water for the canals isn’t available,…

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