Bugsworth Basin, Canal basin and scheduled monument in Whaley Bridge, GB
Located at the terminus of the Peak Forest Canal, Bugsworth Basin encompasses three interconnected basins with stone walls, wharves, and tramway tracks.
Between 1796 and 1927, this industrial site facilitated the transportation of limestone from local quarries to Manchester through a network of canals and tramways.
The site represents a vital part of British industrial heritage, demonstrating the methods of materials transportation during the industrial revolution period.
Visitors can access the basin from Brookside via the B6062 New Road, with tourist signs guiding the way from the A6 main route.
The basin holds the distinction of being the most complete surviving canal and tramway terminus in Great Britain, with original features from 1796 to 1890.
Location: Whaley Bridge
Part of: Peak Forest Canal, Peak Forest Tramway, Bugsworth canal basin, tramway, quarry and limekilns
GPS coordinates: 53.33490,-1.96843
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:41
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