Length:            95 miles / 153km

Duration:        TBC

Difficulty:        long distance

Direction:        one way

Accessibility:  towpaths

 

Summary:

Initially following the Bridgewater Canal from the River Mersey to Preston Brook, the route then takes to the Trent & Mersey Canal which if follows for 92 miles to Derwent Mouth on the River Trent, passing sites of interest such as the Anderton Boat Lift. A total of 75 locks and 230 bridges are also passed with an overall ascent of 350ft.

Highlights:

Canals

Heritage

Industrial History

Starting Point:

SJ566809 – Runcorn, Cheshire

End Point:

SK458308 – Shardlow, Derbyshire

Facilities:

TBC

 

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