Marple Waterside & Marina

A peaceful marina near Manchester

Nestled at the top of the famous Marple Locks, Marple Waterside & Marina offers a peaceful escape on the Peak Forest Canal. With secure moorings, modern facilities, and scenic canal walks right on your doorstep, Marple Marina is the perfect place to relax, explore, and enjoy life on the water in Greater Manchester.

Known locally as Top Lock Marina, Marple Marina has 33 highly sought-after moorings and offers shower and toilet facilities and Elsan disposal.

Despite its secluded setting, Marple town centre is just a 5–10 minute walk away, with local shops, pubs, and restaurants nearby. Marple railway station offers direct connections to Manchester, Buxton, and Stockport, making this an ideal base for both leisure cruising and city access.

• Secure gated access to pontoons and facilities with keypad entry 
• CCTV around the marina
• Shower & toilet
• Elsan disposal
• Free Wi-Fi for berth holders

Your mooring options at Marple Waterside & Marina are:

• Leisure moorings
• Winter moorings

If you choose an annual contract, as well as access to all of the facilities you also receive:

• Explore 100 – Free stop-overs at other marinas in the Aquavista group
• Marina Swap - Easily swap to another Aquavista marina up to twice per year
• Moor Benefits – Access to our exclusive Moor Benefits programme
• A choice of payment options – annual, quarterly and monthly
• Regular newsletters and surveys – We make sure you’re up to date with any important news about our marinas, and we love getting your feedback on how we’re doing

Marple Marina offers leisure and seasonal moorings with flexible payment options annually, quarterly, or monthly. Prices vary by boat size and duration, so contact our team for the latest rates and availability.

Explore the famous Marple Locks, a spectacular flight of 16 on the Peak Forest Canal, where you can watch boats navigating one of the steepest flights in the country. Take a walk along the canal to discover the historic aqueduct and viaduct, with sweeping views across the Goyt Valley. For nature lovers, Etherow Country Park is just a short distance away, with woodland trails, lakeside walks and plenty of wildlife. In the town itself, you’ll find independent shops, pubs and cafés, while nearby Stockport offers a mix of heritage attractions, including the Hat Works Museum and Staircase House, as well as modern shopping and leisure facilities. Manchester is just a short train journey away for all the vibrancy of the city.

Marple Marina sits in a prime spot on the Peak Forest Canal, giving you easy access to several of Greater Manchester’s most popular towns, cities, and boating destinations.

• Stockport – 5 miles away with excellent rail and road links to Manchester.
• Manchester – Around 25 minutes by train for city culture and entertainment.
• Furness Vale – Just 4 miles south along the Peak Forest Canal.
• New Mills – 3 miles away with picturesque walks and local pubs.
• Buxton – Around 12 miles away, ideal for a scenic day trip.

Our sister marina, Furness Vale Waterside & Marina is open 9am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday

You can call us on 01663 746600 and we will be more than happy to help you or arrange an appointment to view the marina.

Looking to buy a narrowboat near Manchester? Marple Marina regularly features boats for sale through Aquavista’s trusted brokerage network. Browse our listings online or arrange a visit to view available boats on-site.