Marple Bridge Walks

1.9 miles (3 km)

This pretty village in Greater Manchester has some nice river and canalside trails to try. You're also very close to the Derbyshire Peak District countryside which can be explored to the east.
This circular walk from the village takes you around Braybns Park where you can enjoy some pleasant riverside trails along the River Goyt. On the western side of the park you can then pick up a section of the Peak Forest Canal and visit the picturesque Marple Canal Locks. The walk starts and finishes from the train station in the village.
You can extend the walk by heading north to pick up the Etherow Goyt Valley Way and following it east to visit Etherow Country Park. Heading west would take you towards Romiley and the historic Chadkirk Country Estate.

Postcode

SK6 7DA - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Marple Bridge Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Marple Bridge Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Marple Bridge OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Marple Bridge Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Marple Bridge

Peak Forest Canal - Travel from Derbyshire into Greater Manchester on this waterside walk along the Peak Forest Canal
Marple Canal Locks - This easy walk takes you along a particularly lovely section of the Peak Forest Canal in Marple
Etherow Goyt Valley Way - The Goyt Valley is an excellent place for walks with fine riverside trails along the Rivers Goyt and Etherow
Etherow Country Park - Enjoy a stroll along the River Etherow and around the large reservoir in this pretty country park near Marple and Stockport
Macclesfield Canal - Follow the towpath of the Macclesfield Canal from Marple to Kidsgrove on this waterside walk in Cheshire
Mellor - This circular walk takes you up to the Mellor Cross on Mellor Moor in Greater Manchester.
Pott Shrigley - This little village in the Peak District is close to some splendid hill climbs and canalside trails
Romiley - This village in Greater Manchester has some nice local parks and a canal to explore on foot.
Chadkirk Country Estate - This pretty country park is located on the River Goyt near Marple
Cown Edge Way - Visit the striking Cown Edge rocks on this walk through Greater Manchester and Derbyshire
Rowarth - This delightful little hamlet is located in the High Peak area of Derbyshire, near New Mills and Marple Bridge.

Pubs/Cafes

After your exercise you could enjoy some relaxation and refreshment at The Midland. The pub is in a lovely spot overlooking the river. You can sit outside on the balcony and enjoy a meal with a view over the water. They're located close to the train station at 26 Brabyns Brow,�SK6 5DT.

Dog Walking

The park and canal make for a fine dog walk. The Midland mentioned above is also dog friendly.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Cown Edge Way can be picked up just to the east of the village. If you follow it east it will take you into the Peak District where you can enjoy some hill climbs and splendid views.
Just to the south east there's the climb to the Mellor Cross. The religous cross marks the site where John Wesley preached during the 18th century. There are fine views from the elevated position of the site.
Just to the east is the pretty little hamlet of Rowarth. Here you will find the Little Mill Inn, a delightful Grade II listed inn set in a former candlewick mill,�with a waterwheel in the adjacent stream. The historic mill is well known locally and includes an outdoor area with ducks and geese on the river, chickens roaming free and rabbits in a large outdoor pen. Our walk from the village climbs to the geologically fascinating Cown Edge Rocks and Robin Hood's Picking Rods.