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Our Valley
Facilities
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VALLEY
Due the
central position of Roman Lakes Leisure Park in Our Valley
many activities are focused there and by kind permission of
the owners access, parking and toilet facilities are free of
charge.
Access
Vehicle
access is mainly from Marple by Lakes Road. Access by Low
Lea Road, Marple Bridge is also possible but not recommended
unless you have a high clearance vehicle.
Both ends of
the valley are accessible for horses, bikes and walkers
along the bridleways on Low Lea Road, Lakes Road, Old Hall
Lane and right through to Strines. Bridleways and
footpaths also cross the valley at several points.
Parking
Parking on the access roads
to the valley is not permitted at any time.
Free Car Parks are available at-
Strines Station
Brabyns Park
Roman Lakes Leisure Park
Brabyns Brow, Marple Bridge
Marple Ridge Quarry
Free Roadside Parking at -
Arkwright Road, Marple
Pay and Display Car Park
(after 6 and weekends free)
Memorial Park, Marple
Toilet
Facilities
The only
toilet facilities in Our Valley are at Roman Lakes Leisure
Park. There are facilities in Marple and Marple Bridge but
no facilities at Strines.
Food and Drink
A takeaway
cafe at Roman Lakes serves hot and cold snacks and drinks.
There are three local pubs close by, The Navigation by
Marple Locks, the Sportsmans on Strines Road and The Fox at
Brookbottom as well as several others at Marple Bridge.
There is also a sit-in cafe at Marple Bridge. There is a
shop at Strines and many in Marple and Marple Bridge.
Meeting & Educational
Facilities
Roman Lakes
has a small cabin available for meetings or lessons, Max 10
people. Please ask at the cafe for more information
Childrens
Facilities
There is a
small childrens play area at Roman Lakes for under 8's. A
new toddlers play area is also available in Marple Memorial
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