Welcome to Norcott Brook

Norcott Brook is a small river that flows through the county of Cheshire in England. It is a tributary of the River Weaver and is approximately 10 miles long. The brook rises in the village of Norcott and flows through the towns of Northwich and Winsford before joining the River Weaver near the village of Acton Bridge.

The brook is home to a variety of wildlife, including brown trout, grayling, and kingfishers. The surrounding area is also rich in flora and fauna, with many species of wildflowers and trees lining the banks of the brook. The brook is a popular spot for fishing and walking, with many footpaths and trails running alongside it.

Despite its small size, Norcott Brook has played an important role in the history of the area. It was once used to power several watermills, which were used for grinding corn and other grains. The brook also played a role in the salt industry, which was once a major industry in Cheshire. Today, the brook is a peaceful and picturesque spot, offering visitors a glimpse into the natural beauty of the area.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 17.1°C

Feels Like: 17.1°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

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Whitley Village School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Broom	Village Lane Lower Whitley Warrington Cheshire WA4 4QH 1606822991 School Website
Stretton St Matthews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Costello	Stretton Road Stretton Warrington Cheshire WA4 4NT 01925730371 School Website
Daresbury Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Holloway	Chester Road Daresbury Warrington Cheshire WA4 4AJ 1925740309 School Website
Antrobus St Marks C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rhian Perry	School Lane Antrobus Northwich Cheshire CW9 6LB 01606668340 School Website
Appleton Thorn Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Jones	Arley Road Appleton Thorn Warrington Cheshire WA4 4RW 1925266764 School Website
Little Leigh Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs T Clarke	Shutley Lane Little Leigh Northwich Cheshire CW8 4RN 1270360035 School Website
St Martins Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Ming	St Martin's Lane Murdishaw Runcorn Cheshire WA7 6HZ 01928711207 School Website
Gorsewood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Jackson	Gorsewood Road Murdishaw Runcorn Cheshire WA7 6ES 01928712100 School Website
Bridgewater High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Keiron Powell	Broomfields Road Appleton Warrington Cheshire WA4 3AE 1925263919 School Website
Comberbach Nursery And Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annette Williams	Mather Drive Comberbach Northwich Cheshire CW9 6BG 1606891336 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Runcorn East Barnfield Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6EP 3.29 Miles

Acton Bridge Station Road, Acton Bridge, Cheshire, CW8 2RE 3.77 Miles

Warrington Bank Quay Parker Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1LW 4.54 Miles

Warrington Central Winwick Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7TT 4.98 Miles

Greenbank Chester Road, Greenbank, Cheshire, CW8 4AS 5.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tourus Travel 07786 630675 Northwich Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4NZ 1.20 Miles
Chester Chauffeur Services 0845 602 4871 28 Woodbridge Cl, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 5RD 2.15 Miles
Atlas Private Hire And Limousines 01606 891080 Ash House/Ash House La, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4RG 2.27 Miles
Professional Chauffeur Services 0845 223 2000 1 Fair Oak Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3DU 2.52 Miles
Chrimes Car Service 01606 891372 50 Senna Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6BQ 2.90 Miles
Pegasus Airport Solutions 01928 820406 6 Dorrington Close, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6JR 2.98 Miles
Appleton Travel 01925 210725 76 Greenfields Avenue, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3BT 3.40 Miles
Twinz Travel 01606 786888 83 Grange Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4PE 3.67 Miles
D And S Private Hire 01606 871772 185 Runcorn Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4HR 3.70 Miles
Barnton Travel 01606 872000 33 Hindley Cr, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4LL 3.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Norcott Brook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chetwood Arms Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Stretton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hatton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birch And Bottle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stretton So Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hillside Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tall Trees Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dutton Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Well Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Senna Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wa4 385 Newton Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodbridge Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stretton Medical Centre 01925 599856	Stretton Medical Centre 5 Hatton Lane, Stretton Warrington Cheshire WA4 4NE
Appleton Primary Care Centre	45 Dudlow Green Road Appleton Warrington Cheshire WA4 5EQ
Murdishaw Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Gorsewood Road Murdishaw Runcorn WA7 6ES
Murdishaw 01928 712061	Murdishaw Health Centre Gorsewood Road Runcorn Cheshire WA7 6ES
Stockton Heath Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Forge London Road Stockton Heath Warrington WA4 6HJ

Local Stores

Dudlow Green
39 Dudlow Green Road
Appleton
Warrington
Cheshire
WA4 5EQ
01925 213667
Store Website
2.32 miles

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SPAR Preston Brook
2
Bridgewater Grange
Preston Brook
Runcorn
WA7 3AL
01928 751587
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Appleton Hall Veterinary Clinic
31 Dudlow Green Road Appleton Warrington Cheshire WA4 5EQ 01925 860767 2.35 miles
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Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists
3 Abbots Park Preston Brook Runcorn Cheshire WA7 3GH 01928 394733 info@movementvets.co.uk Website 2.80 miles
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John Cranley Mvb Msc Ma Mrcvs Ov
Rangehead Farm Reedgate Lane Crowley Northwich Cheshire CW9 6NT 01565 777320 johnjcranley@gmail.com 3.18 miles

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Runcorn Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 3 Jack Search Way Murdishaw Avenue Runcorn Cheshire WA7 6HP Runcorn@vets4pets.com Website 3.32 miles
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Embryonics Ltd
Mere House Farm Station Road Weaverham Northwich Cheshire CW8 3PY 07803902600 Website 3.91 miles
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Beech House Veterinary Centre
Beech House Wilderspool Causeway Warrington Cheshire WA4 6QP 01925 445500 Website 3.95 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.78 miles

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Dutton Locks
This Walk Is So Good For The Dog To Run Around, It's Pathed, And Also Through Fields. There Are Also Some Cute Places To Sit And Have A Picnic Or A Rest And Watch The Ducks Go By! The Dutton Locks Are Really Picturesque And There Are Lovely Views! 5 Cliff Rd Acton Bridge Northwich CW8 3QY 3.30 miles It'S Literally Along The A49, Park At The Leigh Arms Pub And Walk Along The Ship Canal!

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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 3.37 miles

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Marbury Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk In Marbury Country Park, Northwich, Cheshire. There Is A Good Network Of Paths Throughout The Park, With This Route Being Accessible. Once Part Of The Marbury Hall Estate, You Will Find Remaining Features Such As Lime Avenues, Large Open Lawns And Arboretum. CW9 6AT 3.67 miles The Park Is Located Off Marbury Lane, Signed From Junction 10 Of The M56 And Northwich Town Centre.

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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 3.98 miles

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Owely Wood
108 Owley Wood Rd Weaverham Northwich CW8 3JU 4.22 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.4°C	19.5°C	22.9°C	27.6°C	29°C	29.4°C	27.4°C	22.4°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.8°C	16.4°C	15.7°C	17.5°C	21.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	30°C	27.9°C	22.8°C	19.3°C

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Temp	17.8°C	17.3°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	19.4°C	23.6°C	26.7°C	28.9°C	29.7°C	29.1°C	24.2°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.5°C	21°C	24.9°C	27.5°C	29.3°C	29.8°C	29.3°C	24.4°C	20.9°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	30.6°C	31.3°C	30.4°C	24.5°C	21.7°C
Feels Like	19.3°C	18.5°C	18°C	17.4°C	21.2°C	26.6°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	31.2°C	30.3°C	24.2°C	21.2°C

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