The Macclesfield Canal is one of the most scenic in the country. It runs from Marple to Hardings Wood, a distance of 26 miles. There are 12 locks, but these are all clustered at Bosley, so the bulk of the canal is lock free.
Marple
Entertainment
- Regent Cinema. Stockport Rd. SK6 6BJ. 0161 427 5951
Finance
- Nationwide. 37 Stockport Rd. SK6 6BD. 0800 554 1512
Laundry
- Sudz Launderette. 2 Goyt Ave. SK6 7SR. 0161 427 3959
Medical Services
- Boots Pharmacy. 9 Market St. SK6 7AA. 0161 427 2033
- Marple Cottage Surgery. 50 Church St. SK6 6BW. 0161 46 0011
Places to Stay
- Oakfield Lodge. 38 Arkwright Rd. SK6 7DB. 0161 427 1633
- Springfield Hotel. 99 Station Rd. SK6 6PA. 0161 449 0721
Shops & Supermarkets
- Asda Marple. The Ridgedale Centre. SK6 6AU. 0161 641 3148
- Co-Operative Foods. 151 Stockport Rd. SK6 6DQ. 0161 427 9129
- Hanbury's. 2 The Hollins. SK6 6AY. 0161 427 2475 (Greengrocer) *R
- JH Neal. 36 Marple St. SK6 7AD. 0161 427 2324 (Greengrocer) *R
Speciality Shops
- Lush Glasses. 19 Brickbridge Rd. SK6 7BQ. 07999 903906 (Gifts)
Poppy Floral Designs. 83 Stockport Rd. Marple. SK6 6AA. 0161 449 8287
Scale Models. Upper Hibbert Lane, Hawk Green. SK6 7HX. 01625 876325
Stockport Workwear. 4 Goyt Ave. SK6 7JR 0161 427 9045
Transport
Wining & Dining
- All Things Nice. 48-50 Market St. SK6 7AD. 0161 427 2222 (Deli/Coffee/Restaurant) *R
- The Goyt Fish Bar. 8 Goyt Ave. SK6 7JR. 0161 427 6491
- Hatters Arms. 81 Church Lane. SK6 7AW. 0161 427 1529
- La Dolce Vita. 27 Stockport Rd. SK6 6BD. 0161 449 0648
- Murillos. 48 Stockport Rd. SK6 6AB. 0161 427 1200 (Tapas /Spanish Restaurant)
- The Navigation @ Lock 13. 9 Stockport Rd. SK6 6BJ. 0161 427 3817
- Ring O' Bells. 130 Church Lane. SK6 7AY. 0161 427 2300
Worship
- Marple Methodist Church. Church Lane. SK6 7AY. 0161 427 2509
High Lane
Moorings
Finance
- High Lane PO. @ Peak Pharmacy. SK6 8DR. 01663 766877
Garage Services
Hairdressers / Barbers
- Klass. 33 Buxton Rd. SK6 8DR. 01663 764866
- SK Barbers. 3 Buxton Rd. SK6 8AA. 01663 008585
Libraries / Museums / Galleries
- High Lane Library. Buxton Rd. SK6 8DX. 0161 217 6009
Medical Services
- High Lane Medical Centre. Village Green. Buxton Rd. SK6 8DR. 01663 762222
- Peak Pharmacy. Buxton Rd. SK6 8DR. 01663 762235
Shops & Supermarkets
- Danny's Deli. 31 Buxton Rd. SK6 8DR. 01663 762126
- Spar. 45 Buxton Rd. SK6 8DR. 01663 766645
Speciality Shops
- St Thomas Church. Buxton Rd. SK6 8DS.
Transport
- Buses: 199 Buxton 30min/TP to Derby 2 hr) High Peak/Stagecoach /Trans Peak
Wining & Dining
- Blueberries Cafe & Takeaway. 37 Buxton Rd. SK6 8DR. 01663 766900
- Bull's Head. 28 Buxton Rd. SK6 8BH. 01663 766195
- Dog & Partridge. 88 Buxton Rd. SK6 8HJ. 01663 762413
- Happy Wok. 35 Buxton Rd. SK6 8DR. 01663 762943
- High Lane Fish & Chips. 41 Buxton Rd. SK6 8DR. 01663 764388
- Horse Shoe Inn. 1 Buxton Rd. SK6 8AA. 01663 762487
- Lime Lounge. 123 Buxton Rd. SK6 8DX. 01663 766686 (Indian Restaurant)
- M&J Chinese Restaurant. 115-117 Buxton Rd. SK6 8DX. 01663 766688
- Pizza Pan. 27 Buxton Rd. SK6 4DR. 01663 810106
- Red Lion. 112 Buxton Rd. SK6 8ED. 01663 765227
- Royal Oak. Buxton Rd. SK6 8AY. 01663 766827
Worship
Higher Poynton
Holiday Boats / Day Hire
- Bailey's Trading Post. Lyme Rd. SK12 1TH/. 01625 872277
- Braidbar Boats Ltd. Lord Vernon's Wharf. Lyme Rd. SK12 1TH. 01625 873471
Marinas / Boatyards
- Braidbar Boats Ltd. Lord Vernon's Wharf. Lyme Rd. SK12 1TH. 01625 873471 (Boat Builders)
- Victoria Pit Marina. Lyme Rd. SK12 1TH. 01625 858176
Places of Interest
- Anson Engine Museum. Anson Rd. SK12 1TD. 01625 874426
- Nelson's Pit Visitor Centre. 18 Lyme Rd. SK12 1TH. 01625 383700
Shops & Supermarkets
- Bailey's Trading Post. Lyme Rd. SK12 1TH/. 01625 872277 (Chandlery/Fuel/Gifts/Boat Hire)
Wining & Dining
- The Boar's Head. 2 Shrigley Rd. SK12 1TE. 01625 876676
Bollington
Entertainment
- Bollington Arts Centre. Wellington Rd. SK10 5JR. 01625 573863
Finance
- Cash Point outside Co-op. Wellington Rd. SK10 5JH. 01625 576839
- West Bollington PO. 65 Wellington Rd. SK10 5JQ. 01625 572378
Holiday Boats / Day Hire
- Bollington Wharf. Grimshaw Lane. SK10 5NB. 01625 575811 (Bicycle/Day Boat Hire)
Laundry
- The Washing Well. 84 Palmerston St. SK10 5PW. 01625 572526
Marinas / Boatyards
- Bollington Wharf Marina. 43 Grimshaw Lane. SK10 5NB. 01625 575811
Medical Services
- Bollington Medical Centre. The Waterhouse. Wellington Rd. SK10 5JH. 01625 462593
- Marilyn E Woolley. 73 Wellington Rd. SK10 5HT. 01625 572354 (chiropodist)
- Rowlands Pharmacy. Wellington Rd. SK10 5JH. 01625 574401
Places of Interest
- Bollington Brewery. Unit 2&3. Adlington Rd. SK10 5JT. 01625 575380
- White Nancy. (Historic Landmark on Saddle of Kerridge) SK10 5BA. AA Walks
Places to Stay
- Church House Inn. Church St. SK10 5PY. 01625 574014
Shops & Supermarkets
- Bollington Convenience Store. 82 Palmerston St. SK10 5PW. 01625 576813
- Co-operative Food. Wellington Rd. SK10 5JH. 01625 576839
Speciality Shops
- Bollington Print Shop. The Old Stables. Queen St. SK10 5PS. 01625 574828
- Village Bakery. 80 Palmerston St. SK10 5PW. 01625 572397
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Wining & Dining
- Briscola Restaurant & Wine Bar. 88 Palmerston St. SK10 5PW. 01625 573898 (Italian)
- Cafe Waterside Ltd. Clarence Mill. Clarence Rd. SK10 5JZ. 01625 575563
- Dog & Partridge. 97 Palmerston St. SK10 5JX. 01625 575979
- Holly Bush. 75 Palmerston St. SK10 5PW. 01625 574573
- Lime Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar. 18-20 High St. SK10 5PH. (British Restaurant)
- Olivae Pizza. 125 Wellington Rd. SK10 5HT. 01625 574518 (takeaway)
- Pappas. 78 Palmerston St. SK10 5PW. 01625 560748 (Cafe & Takeaway/ Greek)
- The Poachers Inn. 95 Ingersley Rd. SK10 5RE. 01625 572086
- Spinners Arms. 76 Palmerston St. SK10 5PW. 01625 572515
- Tapa Small Plates & Wine Bar. 22 High St. SK10 5PH. 01625 575058
- Vale Inn. 29-31 Adlington Rd. SK10 5JT. 01625 575147
Worship
- Christian Life Church. Hawthorn Rd. SK10 5JN. 01625 578100
- St Gregory RC Church. Wellington Rd. SK10 5JR. 01625 572108
Macclesfield
Moorings
- Moorings just east of Puss in Boots on 48hr pontoons, limited mooring outside Puss in Boots
- LOCAL SHOPS WITHIN 5-10 MINS WALK. TOWN CENTRE UPHILL WALK 20-30 MINS?
Pets
- Hair And Hounds. 205 Buxton Rd. SK10 1NB. 01625 433422
Shops & Supermarkets
- Co-Operative Foods. 246 Buxton Rd. SK11 7EU. 01625 511431
- Premier. 199 Buxton Rd. SK10 1NB. 01625 500021
Speciality Shops
- Fisher's Florists. 217 Buxton Rd. SK10 1NB. 01625 426106 (Greengrocer/Florist)
- Outdoor Look. Buxton Rd. SK11 7EU. 0844 873 8286
Transport
- Buses: 58 Macclesfield One Way, Buxton The Other (Hourly, roughly)
Wining & Dining
- Puss In Boots. 198 Buxton Rd. SK10 1NF. 01625 263378
- Royal Tandoori. 213 Buxton Rd. SK10 1NB. 01625 612475 (Indian)
- Sun King. 215 Buxton Rd. SK10 1NB. 01625 421288 (Chinese)
- Toppers. 211 Buxton Rd. SK10 1NB. 01625 437438 (Pizza)
Gurnett
Speciality Shops
- Fairways Garden Centre. Bullocks Lane. SK11 0HE. 01625 618933
Wining & Dining
- Sutton Hall. Bullocks Lane. SK11 0HE. 01260 253211
- Ye Olde Kings Head. Byrons Lane. SK11 0HD. 01625 423890
Sutton Lane Ends
Finance
- Sutton PO. 1 Tunnicliffe Rd. SK11 0EB. 01260 252438
Shops & Supermarkets
- Lane Ends Farm Shop. Walker Lane. SK11 0DZ. 01260 253628
Wining & Dining
- Church House. Church Lane. SK11 0DS. 01260 252436
- The Sutton Gamekeeper. 13 Hollin Lane. SK11 0HL. 01260 252000 *R
Gawsworth
Moorings
- Near Bridge 49.
- Village is 2 miles West of Oakgrove (Bridge 49). The Fools Nook Pub at Oakgrove seems to be permanently closed.
- Gawsworth is worth a visit, especially Gawsworth Hall (open May-Sept) which has regular events & open-air theatre.
Places of Interest
- Gawsworth Hall. Church Lane. SK11 9RN. 01260 223456
Shops & Supermarkets
- Gawsworth Community Shop. 2 Longbutts Lane. SK11 9QU. 01625 425428
Wining & Dining
- Harrington Arms. Congleton Rd. SK11 9RJ. 01260 223325
Worship
- St James' Church. Church Lane. SK11 9RJ. 01260 223201
Bosley Locks
Boat Services
- All services including laundry facilities close to top lock Bridge 54 Daintry's Road Bridge
Launderettes
- In SERVICES at Bridge 54, Top Lock
Congleton
Moorings
- Moorings near Station & walk down Park Lane, or at Wharf & walk down Canal Rd (15mins)
Finance
- Congleton PO. 34 Mill St. CW12 1AD. 01260 291046
- High Town PO. 26 Biddulph Rd. CW12 3LG. 01260 272997
Libraries / Museums / Galleries
- Congleton Library. Market Square. CW12 1ET. 01260 375550
Medical Services
- Congleton Pharmacy. 31 West St. CW12 1JP. 01260 277149
- Congleton War Memorial Hospital. Canal Rd. CW12 3AR. 01260 294800
- Mossley Pharmacy. 18 Biddulph Rd. CW12 3LG. 01260 275177
Pets
- HL Lea Oakes. Pet Food Superstore. Biddulph Rd. CW12 3JT. 01260 299889
Places to Stay
- Lion & Swan. 1 Swan Bank. CW12 1AH. 01260 273115
- The Queen's Head. Park Lane. CW12 3DE. 01260 272546
Shops & Supermarkets
Speciality Shops
- Walkers Strings. 1 Cross Lane. CW12 3JU. 01260 400762 (Musical Instrument Store)
Transport
- buses: 91 outside Wharf Pub to Congleton Town Centre (8 & 38 mins past the hour)
- buses: 91 opp Wharf Pub to Mossley. (25 & 55 mins past the hour)
- rail: Congleton Railway Station. Park Lane. CW12 3JS. Bournemouth, Manchester, Stoke
Wining & Dining
- Bull's Head. Mill St. CW12 1AB. 01260 273388 (All Live Sports on 10 HD Screens, Cask Ales)
- Counting House. 18 Swan Bank. CW12 1AH. 01260 272654 (Wetherspoons)
- Go East. 20 Biddulph Rd. CW12 3LG. 01260 272889 (Chinese Takeaway)
- Hightown Fish & Chip Shop. 14 Biddulph Rd. CW12 3JR. 01260 276452
- Purple Pakura. 14 Lawton St. CW12 1RP. 01260 291110 (Indian Restaurant)
- The Queen's Head. Park Lane. CW12 3DE. 01260 272546
- Railway Inn. 4 Biddulph Rd. CW12 3JS. 01260 272527
- Wharf Inn. 121 Canal Rd. CW12 3AP. 07788 907664 (Real Ale/Sports/Dog friendly)
- Young Pretender. 30-34 Lawton St. CW12 1RS. 01260 273277 (Quiz Sun 8.30pm)
Astbury
Places of Interest
- Glebe Farm Shop. Peel Lane. CW12 4RQ. 01260 273916 (Free Entry:shops, cafe, hairdressers...)
Worship
- St Mary's Church. Peel Lane. CW12 4RG. 01477 500536
Scholar Green
Holiday Boats / Day Hire
- Heritage Narrowboats. Station Rd. ST7 3JZ. 01782 785700
Marinas / Boatyards
- Heritage Marina. Station Rd. ST7 3JZ. 01782 785700
Shops & Supermarkets
- McColls Food Store. 222 Congleton Rd N. ST7 3HF. 01782 785905 (Half mile from Br 87) *R
Wining & Dining
- The Rising Sun. 112 Station Rd. ST7 3JT. 01782 776235 (2mins walk from Bridge 87) *R "Very friendly with good selection of beers & very good food"
Hardings Wood
Boat Services
- Services (incl showers & launderette) diagonally opposite Red Bull Hotel on Trent & Mersey (Bridge 134)
Shops & Supermarkets
- Tesco Superstore. Liverpool Rd, Kidsgrove. ST7 1DX. 0345 677 9391
Wining & Dining
- The Blue Bell. 25 Hardingswood. ST7 1EG. 01782 774052
- The Canal Tavern. Second Avenue, Kidsgrove. ST7 1DE. 01782 937548
- Massooms Massala. 8 Congleton Rd. ST7 1NE. 01782 788444
- Red Bull Hotel. Congleton Rd S. ST7 3AJ. 01782 782600