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Peak Forest Canal
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Tips
Alex Foxfield
March 14, 2025
Hiking
Built in the late 18th century, the Peak Forest Canal was designed to transport goods, such as limestone from Dove Holes to the Ashton Canal. These days, its towpaths are somewhat more serene and make for pleasant, flat walking surrounded by lovely countryside.
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Elevation 160 m
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