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Cruising the River Weaver

Hunts Lock at Northwich

Northwich from Hayhurst Bridge showing the former Flotel

The Anderton Boat Lift

The Twenty Two Arch Dutton Railway Viaduct

Onwards to Sutton Weaver

Panary arrives at Sutton Mill

Weston Marsh Lock

The Weaver is only navigable from Winsford Bridge to its confluence with the Ship Canal

The River Weaver stretches over 50 miles from its source in the Peckforton Hills to its confluence with the Manchester Ship Canal.

It passes through some of Cheshire's best countryside and provides a fantastic opportunity whether you are walking or boating.

Although not navigable until Winsford Bridge in Winsford, the River Weaver passes through Wrenbury, Audlem, Nantwich and Church Minshull before it drops down to the Winsford Flashes.

From Winsford Bridge it meaders 20 miles to the Manchester Ship Canal passing through the market towns of Northwich and Frodsham.

Downstream from Northwich, you can visit the iconic Anderton Boat Lift that takes you up to the Trent and Mersey Canal. 

All along the way, you will find considerable heritage - swing bridges, industrial heritage and the great locks of the Weaver at Vale Royal, Hunts, Salterford, Dutton and Weston Marsh.

Use the toolbar to vist the Weaver complete with stunning photography.

Our Public Transport pages give comprehensive information on rail information and timetables; bus information and timetables; local taxi information and travel offers for Wrenbury, Crewe, Nantwich, Winsford, Northwich, Acton Bridge, Frodsham and Runcorn.

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Local News

  • Spring User Forum
    26th Apr 2012

    Following the recent British Waterways Spring User Forum, the following responses have been received to questions on the River Weaver .....

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  • Northwich River Weaver Festival

    A Riverside Festival is announced to run 22nd - 24th June 2012 on the River Weaver in Northwich ....

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  • British Waterways Information Boards
    2nd Feb 2012

    British Waterways are seeking volunteer help with their Information Boards on the Weaver ....

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  • River Weaver Lock Keeper wins Top Award
    28th Nov 2011

    Bryn Jones, our lock keeper at Saltersford on the River Weaver, is APCO Lock Keeper of the Year .....

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  • Northwich Marina Development
    22nd Nov 2011

    A new marina and waterside, providing public access to the waterfront are plannned for Northwich ....

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  • Upgraded river path to benefit walkers and cyclists
    13th Sep 2011

    Another key section of the River Weaver has been made accessible to walkers and cyclists ....

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What's On

  • Join us in June

    Join us in June for three Waterways Festivals in the Cheshire and North Staffordshire area ....

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  • Castles and Forts of Cheshire
    Weaver Hall Museum
    3rd Feb 2012 - 8th Jul 2012

    Explore the story of these local defences through the centuries ....

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  • Evening Talk: Northwich and the River Weaver
    Weaver Hall Museum
    14th Jun 2012

    An evening talk by River Weaver Historian Colin Edmondson ....

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  • IWA Guided Walk
    The Badger
    24th May 2012

    Enjoy a 3.3 mile guided walk with the Inland Waterways Association along the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal ....

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