Things to do in Whaley Bridge

Discover the best attractions and activities that Whaley Bridge has to offer

Whaley is a fantastic tourist destination in the UK, with an array of attractions to visit and things to do throughout the year.

You will find a number of things to do in Whaley Bridge. The 15-mile Peak Forest Canal begins (or ends) in the village of Whaley Bridge, and walkers can follow this trail all the way to Ashton-under-Lyne, taking in some of the beautiful scenery and fantastic historical monuments along the way. The Bugsworth Basin is one such monument; once the largest and busiest inland port on the canal system, it is now the only one of its kind left intact. For more outdoor attractions in Whaley Bridge, head to the calm Combs Reservoir and walk the 2-mile circular route around it or climb to the top of isolated gritstone hill, Eccles Pike.

Photo of the Bugsworth Basin courtesy of Mike Peel 

Combs Reservoir image by: Dr Duncan Pepper – CCSA 2.0

Eccles Pike image by: Bob Prophet – CCSA 2.0