Birdsong identification and Dawn chorus 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!

Become a bat detector and get a glimpse into the unseen world of dusk wildlife.

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

We've been investigating the area around Marple Aqueduct this week.

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.

Get a glimpse into the rarely seen world of dusk wildlife.