Maria on the Cheshire Ring

Horseboat Maria is making a journey around the Cheshire Ring, starting in May 2014, to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of re-opening of Ashton and Peak Forest Canals after restoration. On the way Maria has passed through Marple, where she was built 160 years ago. One of the highlights of the journey has been a visit to the boathorse stables at Wheelock.

Horse tunnel in Marple. Photo: John Lupton

Horse tunnel in Marple. Photo: John Lupton

Wheelock Stables. Photo: Warwick Burton

Wheelock Stables. Photo: Warwick Burton