Programme: Winter works
Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure
Waterway(s): Peak Forest Canal
From: 27 October 2025, 8am
To: 19 December 2025, 4pm inclusive
Region: North West
Reason: Repair
Location
Closest waterway: Peak Forest Canal
Starts at: Bridge 22, Turf Lea Lift Bridge
Ends at: Bridge 23, Stanley Hall Bridge
Upstream winding hole: Between Bridge 15B and Bridge 16
Downstream winding hole: Between Bridge 28 (Thornsett Road Bridge) and Bridge 27 (Greens Hall Bridge)
Descriptions
Update 21 October 2025, 8:21am
Please be advised that the towpath will be closed from 27th October to allow for the safe mobilisation of plant and equipment ahead of the planned stoppage works at Culvert 16 and Strines Aqueduct. A clearly signposted diversion route will be in place for towpath users during this period. Please note: Navigation will remain open until 3rd November, after which it will close until 19th December, in line with the advertised stoppage notice.
Original 6 May 2025, 9:51am
A navigation and towpath closure are required for canal bed, culvert and wash walls re-lining and re-sealing works over the Aqueduct.