Canal Bat Walk

Dawn Chorus Walk

Experience an uplifting start to your day on a guided walk down Marple Lock Flight to Marple Aqueduct.

Walk in the footsteps of Samuel Oldknow’s apprentices on our guided nature walk.

Calling all bug spotters, butterfly lovers and bird detectors!

What is a Red Wheel and why exactly are we so excited? Read on to find out...

Over the summer, Marple Naturalists have been helping the Oldknows Legacy Project by undertaking wildlife surveys in the area.

Test our new app and tell us what you think

Join us to learn about plants and animals living in the surroundings of the aqueduct

Our final open day showcasing the latest archaeology, hot lime mortar activity and Lego animation workshop (amongst others!)

Join a local geologist for this two-hour moderate walk and deepen your understanding of this picturesque canal and its landscape.

Discover the wild flowers and birds that live around the canal with our interactive pushchair friendly walks.