Welcome to Shropshire Canal Middlewich Branch

The Shropshire Canal, Middlewich Branch Cheshire is a historic waterway that was built in the 18th century to transport goods and raw materials between the towns of Middlewich and Nantwich. The canal was an important part of the industrial revolution in the region, and it played a significant role in the growth of the local economy. The canal was designed by Thomas Telford, a renowned civil engineer, and it was completed in 1835.

The Shropshire Canal, Middlewich Branch Cheshire is approximately 10 miles long and has 10 locks. The canal was primarily used to transport salt, which was a valuable commodity in the region. The canal also transported other goods such as coal, timber, and agricultural produce. The canal was an important link between the towns of Middlewich and Nantwich, and it helped to connect the region to other parts of the country.

Today, the Shropshire Canal, Middlewich Branch Cheshire is no longer used for commercial purposes, but it has been preserved as a historic landmark. The canal is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who come to enjoy the scenic views and peaceful surroundings. The canal is also used for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and walking. The Shropshire Canal, Middlewich Branch Cheshire is an important part of the region's history, and it continues to be a valuable asset to the local community.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
St Oswald's Worleston Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Mcdonough	Church Road Aston Juxta Mondrum Nantwich Cheshire CW5 6DP 1270623826 School Website
Calveley Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ray Rudd	Calveley Green Lane Calveley Tarporley Cheshire CW6 9LE 1270918360 School Website
Reaseheath College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Marcus Clinton	Reaseheath Nantwich Cheshire CW5 6DF 1270625131 School Website
Leighton Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Thompson	Minshull New Road Crewe Cheshire CW1 3PP 01270814016 School Website
The Axis Academy Free Schools Special Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Eager	Lodgefields Drive Crewe CW2 8TU 1270304074 School Website
Acton Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Priddey	Chester Road Acton Nantwich Cheshire CW5 8LG 1270918350 School Website
Mablins Lane Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Justine Joule	Mablins Lane Crewe Cheshire CW1 3YR 01270749908 School Website
Underwood West Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Jones	Newcastle Street Crewe Cheshire CW1 3LF 1270260580 School Website
Wistaston Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Dominique Griffiths	Moreton Road Crewe Cheshire CW2 8QS 01270910500 School Website
St Michaels Community Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Jobling	Holland Street Crewe Cheshire CW1 3SL 01270902056 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Nantwich Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5SS 3.94 Miles

Crewe Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6HR 4.61 Miles

Winsford Station Road, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3NF 5.10 Miles

Sandbach Station Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3JG 6.08 Miles

Wrenbury Station Road, Wrenbury, Cheshire, CW5 8EX 7.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J And M Cars 01270 528006 3/Field House Court/Winsford Rd, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 4DR 0.62 Miles
J And M Cars 01270 528006 3 Chapel Close, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 4DT 1.47 Miles
Airport Transfers 07903 149980 Chester Rd, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6BU 2.56 Miles
Strikers Taxi Service 01270 214343 10 Sharnbrook Dr, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8TZ 2.72 Miles
A And R's Private Hire 01270 252093 19 Sandon Park Gardens, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8UA 2.72 Miles
Bellus Taxis 01270 254479 48 James Atkinson Way, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3NU 2.80 Miles
Airport Express Cheshire Ltd 07779 249894 110 Becconsall Dr, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4RP 2.82 Miles
Crewe-Cabs 07950 926240 42 Rolls Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3GE 2.84 Miles
Melvyn Private Hire 01270 251486 520 West St, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8SG 2.85 Miles
Ten Ten Taxi's 01270 581010 19 Becconsall Drive, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4RU 2.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Worleston School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cholmondeston Crossroads Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Poole Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nantwich Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weaver Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barbridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradfield Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wardle Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leighton Hospital Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Cinder Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Hurleston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acton Road Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Lea Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marshfield Bank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cheshire Bcsc 01270 255141	Leighton Hospital Leighton Crewe CW1 4QJ
Grosvenor Medical Centre 01270 256340	Grosvenor Medical Centre Grosvenor Street Crewe Cheshire CW1 3HB
Millcroft Medical Centre 01270 275200	Eagle Bridge H & W Centre Dunwoody Way Crewe Cheshire CW1 3AW
Earnswood Medical Centre 01270 376666	Earnswood Medical Centre Dunwoody Way Crewe Cheshire CW1 3AW
Eagle Bridge Health & Wellbeing Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Dunwoody Way Crewe CW1 3AW

Local Stores

Woolstanwood
645 West Street
Crewe
Cheshire
CW2 8SL
01270 588412
Store Website
2.67 miles

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SPAR Crewe
SPAR
2a Rope Lane
Wells Green
Crewe
CW2 6RD
01270 666569
Store Website
4.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Nantwich Equine Vets Llp
Chester Road Hurleston Nantwich Cheshire CW5 6BU 01270 628888 info@nantwichequinevet.co.uk 2.52 miles

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Nantwich Farm Vets
Chester Road Hurleston Nantwich Cheshire CW5 6BU 01270 610349 nantwichvet@nantwichfarmvets.co.uk Website 2.52 miles

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Leonard Brothers Veterinary Centre Ltd
Unit 2 Nantwich Trade Park Beam Heath Way Nantwich Cheshire CW5 6RT 01270 262830 nantwich@lbvc.co.uk Website 3.07 miles

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Mobile Vets In Crewe, Sandbach, Nantwich
26 Haweswater Avenue Crewe Cheshire CW1 4PD 07533 354849 mobilevetsincrewe@hotmail.com Website 3.34 miles

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Medivet Nantwich 24 Hour (Nantwich Pet Vets)
Nantwich Veterinary Hospital Crewe Road End Nantwich Cheshire CW5 5SF 01270 610349 nantwich.24hr@medivet.co.uk Website 3.80 miles
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Medivet Nantwichhillside Veterinary Centre
146 Crewe Road Nantwich Cheshire CW5 6NB 01270 625310 nantwich@medivet.co.uk Website 3.86 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Nantwich Marina
Of Chester Road In Nantwich, Straight Into The Marina Car Park, Where You Are Created By Friendly Walkers With They Dogs... The Smell Of Bacon From The Cafe Draws You In But The Sense Of Adventure When You Go On Walks Puts Your Off, Head Towards The Canal Over The Bridge And You Are Greeted By Neat Painted Barges With Tenants Rustling Up There Full English Breakfast, You Are Greeted By A Wooden War Horse Which You Can Have Pictures On, When All This Is Done You Can Enjoy The Walk Down The Canal. Chester Rd Nantwich Lancashire CW5 8LB 3.46 miles

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Nantwich/Willaston Circular
Nantwich Lancashire 5.74 miles

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Delamere Forest Walk
Delamere Forest Park Is A Great Day Out With The 4 Legged Buddie. There Are Many Trails To Take, On And Off Road. There Are A Few Lakes Around, Also Picnic Area And Shop/Cafe For When You Need A Icecream And A Drink For The Dog. For More Info Check Out There Website. Http://Www.Forestry.Gov.Uk/Forestry/Infd-6Mhjxj 35 Station Rd Delamere Northwich CW8 2HU 8.45 miles

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Delamere Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Delamere Forest, Northwich, Cheshire. On This Route, You Will Follow The Red Waymarked Blakemere Trail, Allowing You To Walk Among Mature Trees And Around Blakemere Moss. Delamere Forest Is The Largest Forest In Cheshire, With Many Walking Trails In The Forest. CW8 2HZ 8.90 miles Situated Approximately 10 Miles From The Outskirts Of Chester And Close To The M56. The Forest Park Is Well Sign-Posted From The A54, A556 And B5152.

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Brereton Nature Reserve
Pathed, Circular Route Around The Pool And Through Part Of The Woods. Benches, 1 Picnic Table. Ice Cream Van On Sunny Days And Weekends During Summer, Selling Ice Cream, Tea Coffee, Hot Dogs. Cold Drinks. Pay And Display. Field Gets A Bit Muddy In The Winter. A50 Lancashire 8.94 miles

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Bickerton Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Maiden Castle, Bickerton Hill, Cheshire. Bickerton Hill Lies To The South Of The Sandstone Ridge At The Southern Tip Of The Peckforton Hills And Covers Approximately 280 Acres. This Walk Will Provide You With Views Across The Dee Valley To The Welsh Hills. SY14 8LN 9.30 miles From The A534 Between Bulkeley And Barnhill, Take The Turn Onto Long Lane And Then Turn Onto Goldford Lane Where A Little Way Down You Will Find The National Trust Bickerton Hill Car Park.

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Weather Forecast

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