Does Whaley Bridge have a market?

A regular mix of crafts, food to eat on the go, as well as take away, beer, occasional music and entertainment; all in the beautiful setting of Whaley Bridge canal basin and it's grade 2* Transhipment Warehouse.

What is Whaley Bridge famous for?

Known as the 'Gateway to the Goyt Valley', the town of Whaley Bridge is located at the head of the scenic Peak Forest Canal; a great place for walks and wildlife-watching. This small village, below Toddbrook Reservoir, offers tranquil walks and a charming selection of shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants.

Is Whaley Bridge a nice place to live?

Whaley Bridge is a pretty little town on the western edge of the Peak District, situated on a crossing of the River Goyt. Although it sits outside the boundary of the national park, it is an important gateway town to the beautiful Goyt Valley and has much to offer the visitor.

Is Whaley Bridge a village or a town?

Whaley Bridge is a civil parish with the status of a town. At the lowest level of local government is Whaley Bridge Town Council, consisting of 12 councillors. Three councillors are elected for each of the four wards of Fernilee, Furness Vale, Taxal and Yeardsley.

How old is Whaley Bridge?

1.21 Whaley Bridge is an administrative construct of the late 1930s created out of the former Yeardsley-cum-Whaley Urban District Council and parts of the townships and parishes of Chapel-en-le-Frith, Fernilee, Disley, Taxal and Kettleshulme.

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Is Whaley Bridge worth visiting?

We're Well Worth Visiting

But many feel that the real glory of Whaley Bridge is the canal basin. The town stands at the end of the Peak Forest Canal, which cuts through the narrow valley.

What happened at Whaley Bridge?

Made out of earth material, it was highly damaged after an intense storm struck the area. Authorities tried to ameliorate the conditions by pumping water out of the dam while the residents of the Whaley Bridge were evacuated.

Why is it called Whaley Bridge?

Names, Geographical

The name of Weyley or Weylegh appears in many 13th-century documents and is derived from the Anglo Saxon weg leah meaning a clearing by the road. The name "Whaley Bridge" was adopted when the first local government board was formed in 1863 and the area became an urban district.

What shops are in Whaley Bridge?

Is Whaley Bridge dam fixed?

Major construction work has now started to restore Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge. We will be working with our contractor Kier to deliver the restoration. The project is likely to cost around £15 million and take around two years to complete. The reservoir is due to reopen in late 2024.

Is the road from Whaley Bridge to Buxton open?

After months of closures and diversions the main road through Whaley Bridge has finally reopened. Watch more of our videos on Shots! Buxton Road has been entirely closed to traffic since January while Network Rail carried out £5.1m repairs to the historic and grade II listed Victorian railway bridge.

What canal is Whaley Bridge?

Bugsworth Canal Basin on the Peak Forest Canal, and not far from the town of Whaley Bridge, was once the largest and busiest inland port on the narrow canal system and the only one to survive intact. Today, it's popular with boaters and a great place to start a country walk.

What does Whaley mean?

Whaley most likely comes from the Celtic word Whallis, meaning water.

When was Whaley Bridge Reservoir built?

Toddbrook Reservoir, a feeder for the Peak Forest Canal, opened in 1838. It is above the town of Whaley Bridge in the High Peak area of Derbyshire, England.

Whose body was found in canal at Whaley Bridge?

The body of Neil Ratcliffe was found in the water at Whaley Bridge canal on April 3. “He had drunk a significant amount of alcohol the night before and was also suffering with a number of health concerns.” Mr Ratcliffe was born on November 10, 1969 and had one older brother, Steve, the inquest heard.

Is Whaley Bridge flooded?

There are no flood warnings or alerts in this area.

When did Whaley Bridge dam collapse?

What happened? On the afternoon of Thursday 1 August 2019, about 1,500 people were instructed to leave their homes in Whaley Bridge immediately and find alternative accommodation.

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Can you walk over the Foyle Bridge?

Shortly after passing through the park, you will head to the right and cross over Foyle Bridge while enjoying some beautiful views across the river. Once you have reached the east bank, you will make your way to the southwest, passing through St Columb's Park on the return to the starting point of your walk.

Who owns Whaley Bridge dam?

Since 2012, the dam has been owned and operated by the Canal & River Trust. Toddbrook Dam (sometimes referred to as Whaley Bridge Dam) was originally constructed with a single (primary) spillway at the left abutment of the dam.

Where do you park for Bugsworth Basin?

There are free car parks at Whaley Bridge and Chapel-en-le-Frith.