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Bridgewater Canal

Seen by some as Britain’s first ever canal the Bridgewater played a key role in Manchester’s industrial past linking the coal mines of Worsley with the factories in Manchester.Today the canal caters for leisure cruisers and offers a variety of scenes

Reference Code : BWC01

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  • Location - North West
  • Time Periods - Pre 1900's
  • Industrial - Warehouse
  • Scenic - Agricultural
  • Scenic - Rural
  • Ports/Canals - Bridges
  • Ports/Canals - Canal
  • Ports/Canals - Port

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The Bridgewater Canal at Worsley. The historic Worlsey Packet House can be seen in the background
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Description

The Bridgewater Canal offers a unique contrast of scenery ranging from swing bridges and tunnels to historic buildings and hedge lined towpaths.

Throughout its 39 miles the canal provides different views round every corner. Starting at the junction with the Liverpool – Leeds Canal, the canal makes it way past the factories at Leigh and on towards the picturesque Packet House in Worsley. From there, the canal heads towards Manchester and on to the converted Mills at Castlefields.

The industrial surrounds of Trafford Park can be seen along its banks before the canal crosses over the Manchester ship canal via the famous Barton Aqueduct. Once over the aqueduct, the open Cheshire countryside dominates the horizons as the canal heads towards the village of Lymm and towns of Warrington and Runcorn.

Location

The 39 mile long canal offers a variety of scenes as it wonders from Leigh, past its place on origin, Worsley, then on through the heart of Manchester. Taking in Sale, Lymm and Warrington before arriving in Runcorn.

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Restrictions

  • Certain sections of the canal are owned by third parties. Please contact us to discuss the area you are interested in.

Accessibility

The quality of access to the canal varies along its route. Please contact Mike Webb for more information.

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The Bridgewater Canal at Worsley. The historic Worlsey Packet House can be seen in the backgroundThe steps of Worsley Packet House leading down to the canalMiles upon miles of towpath run along the banks of the canalThe unusual orange coloured water is unique to the section of the canal running through Worsley. It is caused by the iron compounds from the sandstone the canal picks up along its route. The doors to the canal's original boathouse can be seen on the left.There are plenty of places for boats to moor along the canal.The canal meanders through the picturesque countryside and offers some fantastic views of the rolling plains of CheshireSeveral bridges cross the canal throughout its length, each one unique in appearanceThe bridgewater canal provides endless opportunities for waterside filming, with towpaths running along side the majority of the canals lengthThe famous Barton swing bridge aqueduct carries the Bridgewater Canal over the larger Manchester Ship Canal

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As the canal makes it way through Trafford Park, tall trees line the banks and shield the Bridgewater from its industrial surroundsThe industrial buildings of Trafford Park create a contrasting backdrop to the rural scenes the canal passesIn days gone by factories would have lined the banks of the canal. Now residential developments sit on the banks as people use the canal for a range of leisure activitiesThis map shows the entire length of the Bridgewater Canal, from Leigh all the way down to Runcorn.
 

Site Information

Local amenities

Police
Varies along the canal
Hospital
Varies along the canal
Fire
Varies along the canal
Hotel
Marriot Country Cub, Worsley

Services

Electricity
No
Gas
No
Internet
No
Mains Water
No
Telephone
No

Utilities

On-site catering
No
On-site parking
No
On-site security
No
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