A 7 mile walk from Marple exploring the 200 year legacy of Samuel Oldknow (1756 - 1828), the bachelor entrepreneur of the early industrial revolution with remarkable business acumen, an innovator in a wider context and the driving force in the development of fine cotton manufacture in the Stockport and Marple areas.

Our route includes the 16 Marple Locks & Aqueduct of the Peak Forest Canal, remains of the Gothic Lime Kilns,  the Roman Lakes, Bottoms Hall apprentices' accommodation and the recently excavated remains of Mellor Mill.

Equipment:  walking boots, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm clothing,  Trekking pole(s) recommended if normally used.

Further reading:
Revealing Oldknow Legacy Project  (2014-2018)
Samuel Oldknow - A new perspective - Hilary Atkinson
Peak Forest Canal - Canal & River Trust