Welcome to Bridgewater Canal

The Bridgewater Canal is a historic waterway located in Cheshire, England. It was built in the 18th century by the Duke of Bridgewater to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester. The canal is considered to be one of the most important engineering feats of the Industrial Revolution and played a significant role in the development of the region.

The canal stretches for 39 miles and passes through several towns and villages in Cheshire, including Lymm, Altrincham, and Sale. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who enjoy walking, cycling, and boating along its picturesque banks. The canal is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and herons.

Today, the Bridgewater Canal is a protected heritage site and is recognized as a symbol of the region's industrial heritage. It continues to be an important transportation route for goods and materials, and is also used for leisure activities such as fishing and boating. The canal is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the people who built it, and serves as a reminder of the important role that canals played in shaping the landscape and economy of England during the Industrial Revolution.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 10.8°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Statham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Rooney	Warrington Road Statham Lymm Cheshire WA13 9BE 1925752142 School Website
Cherry Tree Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Graham	Hardy Road Lymm Cheshire WA13 0NX 01925755885 School Website
Bright Futures Other Independent Special School Ages:4-25 Head Teacher Mrs Alicia Highton	Willow Tree Park Beech House Booths Lane Lymm Cheshire WA13 0GH 1925750249 School Website
Ravenbank Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Sweeney	Pepper Street Lymm Cheshire WA13 0JT 1925753926 School Website
Chaigeley School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Lambert	Lymm Road Thelwall Warrington Cheshire WA4 2TE 01925752357 School Website
Lymm High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gwyn Williams	Oughtrington Lane Lymm Cheshire WA13 0RB 01925755458 School Website
Oughtrington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Gillian Marsland	Howard Avenue Rushgreen Road Lymm Cheshire WA13 9EH 1925752086 School Website
Thelwall Community Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Robinson	Thelwall New Road Thelwall Warrington Cheshire WA4 2HX 01925263365 School Website
Thelwall Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Rostron	Thelwall Infant School, Pelham Road Thelwall Warrington Cheshire WA4 2HF 1925267172 School Website
Bradshaw Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Short	Bradshaw Lane Grappenhall Warrington Cheshire WA4 2QN 01925262906 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Birchwood Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Cheshire, WA3 7PU 2.54 Miles

Padgate Station Road, Padgate, Cheshire, WA2 0QS 3.14 Miles

Glazebrook Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook, Cheshire, WA3 5BA 3.52 Miles

Warrington Central Winwick Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7TT 4.23 Miles

Irlam Station Road, Irlam, Greater Manchester, M44 5AB 4.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lymm Transfers And Airport Taxi 07960 070304 5 Albany Rd, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9LU 0.12 Miles
Horn's Private Hire 01925 751761 4 Ridgway Gdns, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0HQ 0.13 Miles
Star Private Hire 01925 757788 39 Whitesands Road, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9LJ 0.18 Miles
Thelwall Cars 01925 355007 78 Statham Avenue, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9NL 0.25 Miles
Mike The Taxi 07894 252368 28A The Cross, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0HU 0.62 Miles
Larry's Cars 07710 520600 154 Rushgreen Rd, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9QW 1.15 Miles
Larry's Cars 01925 755060 154 Rushgreen Road, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9QW 1.15 Miles
Sweeney's Private Hire 07999 337874 Hopefield Road, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9HU 1.56 Miles
Carls Private Hire 01925 264679 1 Selworthy Drive, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 2HT 1.63 Miles
Silver Fox Private Taxi Hire 07964 194150 42 Weaste La, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3JT 1.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Moston Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barsbank Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Statham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Box Actually On Cherry Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Star Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hardy Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Statham Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Booths Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Massey Brook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lymm New Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Danebank Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lymm Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thelwall Brook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crouchley Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brookfield Surgery 01925 756969	Brookfield Surgery Whitbarrow Road, Lymm Warrington Cheshire WA13 9DB
The Lakeside Surgery 0192 5755050	Lakeside Surgery Lakeside Road, Lymm Warrington Cheshire WA13 0QE
Grappenhall Surgery 01925 499634	Thelwall New Road Grappenhall Warrington Cheshire WA4 2XT
Woolston Surgery 01925 813144	Woolston Neighbourhood Hub Hall Road Woolston Warrington Cheshire WA1 4PN
Holes Lane Medical Centre 01925 599855	Holes Lane Medical Centre The Surgery,28 Holes Lane Woolston, Warrington Cheshire WA1 4NE

Local Stores

Lymm
1 Cherry Lane
Lymm
Cheshire
WA13 0NU
01925 753759
Store Website
0.25 miles

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SPAR Blackbrook
Harrier Road
Blackbrook
Warrington
WA2 0WN
01925 826 546
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lymm Veterinary Surgery
10 Booths Hill Road Lymm Cheshire WA13 0DL 01925 752721 0.24 miles

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Maple Vets, Grappenhall, Warrington
181 Knutsford Road Grappenhall Warrington Lancashire WA4 2QL 01925 600 000 info@maplevets-warrington.co.uk Website 2.04 miles
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Burford Lane Veterinary Surgery Limited
27 Burford Lane Lymm Warrington Cheshire WA13 0SH 01925 949949 hello@burfordlanevets.co.uk Website 2.06 miles
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Acer Agri Ltd
Tishon House Warrington Road High Legh Knutsford Cheshire WA16 0RT 01925 344244 Enquiries@aceragri.com Website 2.13 miles

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Birchwood Surgery - Willows Veterinary Group
Birchwood Vets Unit 9 Birchwood Shopping Centre Dewhurst Road, Birchwood Warrington Cheshire WA3 7PG 01925 912474 birchwood@willowsvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.67 miles

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Warrington Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1, Latchford House 40 Thelwall Lane Warrington Lancashire WA4 1LW 01925 244 443 warrington@vets4pets.com Website 2.84 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Paddington Meadows
New Cut Heritage And Ecology Trail Warrington WA1 4AG 2.70 miles

Location what3words note.moth.editor

Grappenhall Heys
Situated In A Very Nice Sybhurb Just South Of Warrington. The Best Place To Park Is By The Walled Garden On Astor Drive. On Sunny Sundays It Can Get Quite Busy. Head East Along The Walled Garden This Is A Paved Area Which Then Opens Out To A Field Which Can Be A Little Bit Boggy At Times. This Then Leads To Acopsed Area And Two Large Open Fields Which Is Great For Exercising The Poochies Witherwin Ave 2.82 miles

Location what3words waddled.elite.snail

Risley Moss Nature Reserve
Small Walk Beautiful Scenery ! We Did The Walk And Looped In Twice In Different Directions . Free Carpark Risley Moss Local Nature Reserve Birchwood 3.06 miles

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Lumb Brook Valley Appleton Warrington
Beautiful In All Seasons. Small Woodland Which Is Separated By A Road But Linked By A Bridge Which You Can Walk Under If You Have Your Wellies. Fantastic Off The Lead, Lots Of Things For The Kids To Get Stuck Into, Rope Swings Etc, But For Our Four Legged Family Members Just A Brilliant Place For Them To Roam Around. The Winding Brook Offers Wet Play Or Some Where To Cool Off After Running Around All The Time. You Can Walk It In 30 - 40 Minutes, But I’M Always There For A Few Hours. 33 Mentmore Gardens Appleton Thorn Warrington WA4 3HF 3.33 miles

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Dunham Massey
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Dunham Massey Park. The Park Is Rich In Wildlife And Is Home To A Herd Of More Than 150 Fallow Deer. WA14 4SJ 3.83 miles From The M6 Motorway, Take Exit 19. From The M56 Motorway, Take Exit 7. Take The A56 Towards Altrincham/Manchester, Then The B5160 Charcoal Road.

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Marbury Country Park
Great Walk. The Whole Walk Can Be Done Off Lead. Budworth Lake Is Great For A Cool Off On A Hot Day. There Is A Pathed Area As Well As Walks Through The Trees. Parking Costs £1.50 For 3 Hours. Last Cast Cottage 7 Marbury Ln Northwich Lancashire CW9 6AS 6.90 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	12.4°C	11.4°C	8.6°C	8.4°C	9.8°C	13.3°C	16.7°C	17.1°C	17.5°C	16.6°C	15.3°C	13.7°C
Feels Like	12.6°C	11.4°C	8.6°C	8.4°C	10°C	13.1°C	15.6°C	17.1°C	17.5°C	16.6°C	15.6°C	13.6°C

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	Clear	Clear	Mist	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	11.7°C	10.5°C	9.4°C	8.3°C	10.3°C	15.6°C	19.2°C	20.9°C	21.2°C	20.5°C	19.1°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	11.4°C	10°C	9.3°C	8.3°C	10.5°C	15.7°C	19.2°C	20.9°C	21.2°C	20.5°C	19.1°C	15.2°C

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