Whaley Bridge
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Whaley Bridge is situated at the natural crossing point of North/South Goyt Valley and the East/West Vale of Kettleshulme and Blackbrook Valleys. This little town ( or large village) grew up with dust on its face and Goyt water in its veins. Coal and textiles provided the only gainful work, and both have now gone. These days there is hardly a whisper of past industry and employment is varied. Visitors call in on their way to the Goyt Valley or the Peak Forest Canal. |
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The countryside around Whaley Bridge provides some of the most breathtaking views of the Peaks. It also provides routes of interest to all manner of walkers, such is the diversity of the countryside. A major attraction for visitors to the area, and about a minutes walk from the railway station is the Peak Forest Canal, which terminates at Whaley Bridge canal basin. The decorative canal boats and the well-kept towpath offer both locals and visitors a leisurely way to experience the beauty of the area.
To the East of the town, there is a natural feature on the hillside, which runs from the Goyt Valley towards Eccles Pike. The Roosdyche is a strange yet amazing flat-bottomed valley, ¾ mile long, 40 yards wide and with sides sloping up to 30 feet high. Local legend had the Roosdyche down as a Roman racecourse as nobody could explain its creation. It is now popularly believed to be a glacial drainage channel dating from the last ice age.
Whaley Bridge is a picturesque village with a very strong community spirit. There are a range of shops, restaurants and welcoming village pubs, with Chapel en le frith only a couple of miles away, providing market days every Thursday. There is an annual carnival held every year, with celebrations including the famous ‘Dressing of the Wells ’and the Rose Queen Festival. This takes place the last week in June and first week in July. There are plenty of activities in the area such as walking, free canal trips with canoeing and sailing close by.
To the East of the town, there is a natural feature on the hillside, which runs from the Goyt Valley towards Eccles Pike. The Roosdyche is a strange yet amazing flat-bottomed valley, ¾ mile long, 40 yards wide and with sides sloping up to 30 feet high. Local legend had the Roosdyche down as a Roman racecourse as nobody could explain its creation. It is now popularly believed to be a glacial drainage channel dating from the last ice age.
Whaley Bridge is a picturesque village with a very strong community spirit. There are a range of shops, restaurants and welcoming village pubs, with Chapel en le frith only a couple of miles away, providing market days every Thursday. There is an annual carnival held every year, with celebrations including the famous ‘Dressing of the Wells ’and the Rose Queen Festival. This takes place the last week in June and first week in July. There are plenty of activities in the area such as walking, free canal trips with canoeing and sailing close by.