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IWA Branch
Manchester - Marple Junction to bottom of Bosley Locks
Stoke-on-Trent -
Hardings Wood Junction to bottom of Bosley Locks
Navigation Authority
British Waterways
Navigation Road
Northwich
Cheshire
CW8 1BH
T: 01606 723800
F: 01606 871471
enquiries.hq@britishwaterways.co.uk
www.britishwaterways.co.uk
The canal runs from Marple, where it links with the Peak Forest Canal, to
Hardings Wood Junction, where it links with the Trent and Mersey Canal,
over 26.25 miles (42.2km) and 13 locks.
|
Length |
Beam |
Height |
Draught |
|
71ft 6in |
7ft |
7ft 3in |
3ft |
|
21.76m |
2.13m |
2.20m |
0.91m |
Boaters’ Services
Hire Boat Companies
Constellation
Cruises
Lord Vernons Wharf,
Lyme Road, HIGHER POYNTON, SK12 1TH
Tel/ Fax: 01625
873471
www.constellationcruises.co.uk
Heritage Narrowboats
The
Marina, SCHOLAR GREEN, ST7 3JZ
Tel: 01782 785700
Fax: 01782 777526
Peak Forest Cruisers
The Wharf, Buxton Road, MACCLESFIELD,
SK10 1LZ
Tel: 01625 424172
Historical Information
This canal was
built to provide a more direct line with Manchester and the Potteries but
suffered from competition from the railways. It is famous for its
beautiful turn-over bridges, which were constructed so that there was no
need to unhitch the horse when the towing path changed sides across the
canal.
Further Information
For books, maps, guides, videos, DVDs and gifts on this canal, click here
Website
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