From the Canal: It couldn't be easier! The Ring o' Bells is adjacent to bridge number 2 on the Macclesfield Canal and just a few yards from the attractive area of Marple Wharf, where there is ample space for mooring. 

Marple Wharf is located between bridge number 2 and bridge number 1, at the junction of the Macclesfield and Peak Forest Canals. The area is one of great scenic beauty and is the start of the descent through Marple's historic flight of sixteen locks on the way to the Ashton Canal. This is a trip to be savoured and should be one of the highlights of your journey around the Cheshire Ring. What better way to start or finish your navigation of Marple's locks, depending on your direction of travel, than to stop for a refreshing pint and a bite to eat at the Ring o' Bells.

To discover more of the delights of Marple's canals and waterways and to learn about the history of their construction, decline and eventual restoration, visit the Marple Website.

By Road: Most visitors will enter Marple on the A626 from the direction of Stockport. The quickest route to the Ring o' Bells is to turn right into Church Lane at the first major junction, adjacent to the Texaco garage, shortly after passing the large 'Welcome to Marple' signs. Continue up Church Lane, across the mini-roundabout, past Marple Centre and keep going until you see the pub on the right. Turn right into 'Waterside', where we have ample parking.

If you will be approaching Marple from any other direction, please telephone for directions, or to find an exact route from wherever you are visiting, go to the Streetmap.co.uk web site by clicking the small map, or following this link.