Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge has a lot of history to it, particularly from the industrial days of the late 1800's. The canal and railway systems vied for trade from the local quarries and as a result the landscape and architecture have been affected. Today, off the main road through Whaley, the town is a quiet, tranquil area with easy access to shops and activities for a wide range of people.
There are some stunning examples of days gone by in the back streets and along the river and canal at Whaley. In fact, a short walk along the canal towpath takes you to Bugsworth Basin which surely has to be the best preserved inland port in the country. Its links to Whaley Bridge lend a neat explanation of the infrastructure that existed throughout this part of Derbyshire throughout the 1800's.
In addition, there is a secret area of Whaley, that this Trail takes you to, that will give you the most stunning view you are likely to see in this part of Derbyshire. I can't tell you more - you need to do the Trail to discover this and more!

The route is approximately one and a half miles long and will take about an hour and a half. It is predominantly along paths and roadways, with one short area along a dirt pathway that might get slightly muddy in wet weather - and also an area around the canal basin that could be muddy at times too. There are refreshment facilities throughout the town including a lovely pub that does great food at The Cock - where the Trail takes you right past.