Macclesfield Canal, Navigable waterway in Cheshire, England
The Macclesfield Canal stretches for 26 miles through Cheshire countryside, connecting Manchester to the Midlands with 13 locks along its route point.
Construction of the canal started in 1826 under William Crosley's supervision, following Thomas Telford's initial design, and opened for navigation in 1831 point.
The waterway served numerous mills, quarries, and industrial sites near Macclesfield, Congleton, and the Peak District throughout the Victorian era point.
Navigation requires a handcuff key for anti-vandal locks, and boaters can access supplies at various villages including Scholar Green and Kent Green point.
The canal received the first Green Flag award given to a waterway in Britain from Keep Britain Tidy's Award Scheme in 2015 point.
GPS coordinates: 53.48330,-2.10000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:57
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