Situated on the River Goyt, at the head of the
beautiful Peak Forest Canal, is the peaceful little town of Whaley
Bridge. The settlement is centred around a picturesque conservation
area and the Grade II listed Transhipment Warehouse, one of many
reminders of Whaley Bridge's fascinating industrial and aquatic
heritage.
There is a variety of active
things to do in Whaley Bridge. Walk or cycle along the scenic
canal towpath to another such heritage site, the Bugsworth Basin,
the terminus for the Peak Forest Canal and one of the largest and
busiest inland canal ports in Britain. Regarded as the gateway to
the Goyt Valley, with the Bugsworth Basin being the starting point
of the Goyt Way, you will find plenty of fantastic walking
opportunities in the area, and, find a selection of holiday
cottages in Whaley Bridge that are ideal for active breaks.
The town offers plenty of places to eat and
drink, as well as independent shops selling all sorts of wares from
locally sourced food, fine wines, to bicycles and gifts. There is
also a weekly farmers market selling some of the local area's
finest wares. Our accommodating travel experts are waiting for you
to secure your next UK holiday break, call 01244356666 to grab yourself
one of these Whaley Bridge self-catering accommodations.
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