Welcome to Bridgewater Canal

The Bridgewater Canal is a historic waterway located in Greater Manchester, England. It was built in 1761 by the Duke of Bridgewater to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester. The canal was a major engineering feat of its time and is considered to be the first true canal in the world. It played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution and helped to transform Manchester into a major industrial city.

The Bridgewater Canal is 39 miles long and runs from Runcorn to Leigh. It passes through several towns and villages, including Worsley, Sale, and Altrincham. The canal is still in use today and is a popular destination for boaters, walkers, and cyclists. It is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and herons.

The Bridgewater Canal is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the Industrial Revolution. It played a vital role in the growth and development of Greater Manchester and helped to shape the modern world. Today, it is a cherished part of the region's heritage and a popular destination for visitors from around the world. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll along the water's edge, the Bridgewater Canal is a must-see attraction.

Local Weather

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Feels Like: -2.8°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Brooklands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Beith	Woodbourne Road Sale Greater Manchester M33 3SY 01619733758 School Website
Ashton-On-Mersey School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Lee Mcconaghie	Cecil Avenue Sale Cheshire M33 5BP 1619731179 School Website
Heyes Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Foord	Crofton Avenue Timperley Altrincham Greater Manchester WA15 6BZ 01619739850 School Website
Forest Park Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Tucker	27 Oakfield Ashton-Upon-Mersey Sale Greater Manchester M33 6NB 01619734835 School Website
Sale Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Smith	Marsland Road Sale Greater Manchester M33 3NH 01619733217 School Website
Woodheys Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jon Beisly	Meadway Sale Greater Manchester M33 4PG 01619734478 School Website
Park Road Academy Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Hart	Frieston Road Timperley Altrincham Greater Manchester WA14 5AP 01619724820 School Website
St Mary's Cofe Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Wayne Hitchcock	St Mary's Road Sale Cheshire M33 6SA 1619735030 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Peter Johnson	Marlborough Road Sale Greater Manchester M33 3AF 01619734938 School Website
Tyntesfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Manion	Alma Road Sale Cheshire M33 4HE 1619734877 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Navigation Road Navigation Road Station, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 1SR 1.23 Miles

Altrincham Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1EN 2.02 Miles

Hale Ashley Road, Hale, Greater Manchester, WA14 2UZ 2.59 Miles

Urmston Flixton Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 5AW 2.59 Miles

Chassen Road Chassen Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 9DY 2.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Get Chauffeured 0800 978 8407 103 Washway Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 7TY 0.46 Miles
Walkers Minibus Hire 0161 428 6688 Oakfield, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 6WA 0.70 Miles
South Manchester Radio Cabs Ltd 0161 973 9999 89A School Rd, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 7XA 0.78 Miles
Sale Travel 0161 962 6283 2 Drayton Cl, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 4NT 0.88 Miles
Trassord Cars 0161 747 1111 Manway Business Park/Canal Rd, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 1TD 1.08 Miles
Executive S K N 0161 969 0246 Gaydon Rd, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 5DY 1.09 Miles
Sale Black Cabs 0161 939 0110 Lawson Grove, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 6JN 1.14 Miles
Z Cars 0161 973 6000 209 Manor Court, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 5LX 1.19 Miles
Dgc Chauffeurs 0843 289 3062 10 Cutgate Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9QH 1.21 Miles
Kc Minibus Hire 0161 905 2340 28 Briardale Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 5GU 1.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Framingham Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brooklands Station Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Washway Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Poplar Grove Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsland Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastway Pol Box Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barkers Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manley Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harboro Grove Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riddings Road Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Leicester Road/Ardene Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alma Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Washway Road Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	63-67 Washway Road Sale M33 7SS
Washway Road Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	63-67 Washway Road Sale M33 7SS
Washway Road Medical Centre 0161 9624354	Washway Road Medical Ctr. 67 Washway Road Sale Cheshire M33 7SS
Riddings Family Health Centre 0161 9629662	Riddings Family Hlth Ctr 34 Riddings Road Timperley, Altrincham Cheshire WA15 6BP
Woodlands Medical Practice 0161 9621332	Woodlands Med Practice 9 Maple Rd, Brooklands Manchester M23 9RL

Local Stores

Brooklands - Washway Road
121-123 Washway Road
Brooklands
Sale
Greater Manchester
M33 7TY
01619 738799
Store Website
0.47 miles

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SPAR Timperley
68
Park Road
Timperley
WA14 5AB
0161 976 2338
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashleigh Veterinary Centre
55 Ashfield Road Sale Cheshire M33 7DS 0161 962 8236 contact@ashleighvets.co.uk 0.91 miles

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Walker Green Veterinary Surgery
122 Moss Lane Timperley Altrincham Cheshire WA15 6JL 0161 903 9750 reception@w-v-s.co.uk Website 1.01 miles
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White Cross Vets
147 Cross Street Sale Manchester M33 7JW 0161 470 9999 sal@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 1.16 miles

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Medivet Referrals Sale (Dogwood Vets)
9 Lawson Grove Sale Manchester M33 6JN 01619 628851 referrals.sale@medivet.co.uk Website 1.20 miles
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R T Jones
37 Green Lane Sale Cheshire M33 5PN 0161 905 1287 1.20 miles

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Southfields Veterinary Surgery
237 Northenden Road Sale Moor Sale Cheshire M33 2JD 0161 905 2863 info@southfieldsvets.co.uk Website 1.29 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Sale Water Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Sale Water Park. The Park Is Located To The South Of Manchester City Centre. It Is An Area Of Countryside And Parkland Containing A Lake, Woodland, Meadows, The River Mersey, Cafe, Restaurant And Water Sports Centre. M33 2NJ 1.59 miles Follow Signs To Sale Water Park And Ride And The Trafford Water Sports Centre. Pass By The Park And Ride Parking Area And Follow The Road To The Visitor Centre Car Park.

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Wythenshawe Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Wythenshawe Park. The Park Is Set In 109 Hectacres Of Open Parkland In South Manchester, With Historic Woodlands, Open Grassland And Meadows. M23 0AB 2.16 miles Leave M60 At Junction 5, Or M56 At Junction 3, Onto Princess Parkway; Turn Off Onto B5166 West Towards Sale Moor, Then At The First Traffic Lights Turn Left Towards Brooklands On The B5167, Wythenshawe Road. Drive Half A Mile And Turn Into The Park Main Entrance On Your Left.

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Chorlton To Sale Waterpark
7-18 Brookburn Rd Manchester Lancashire M21 9ES 2.45 miles Little Carpark (Free) Opposite Bowling Green Pub

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Chorlton Waterpark
42 Woodlake Ave Manchester Lancashire M21 7PG 2.67 miles There Is A Little Path That Leads To The Walk

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Chorlton Water Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Chorlton Water Park. Chorlton Water Park Is A Local Nature Reserve Comprising A Lake Surrounded By Grasslands And Woodlands. It Stands On The Site Of Barlow Hall Farm. During The Construction Of The M60 Motorway In The 1970S, Gravel Was Excavated From The Site. The Gravel Pit Was Subsequently Flooded Creating A Lake That Is Central To The Water Park Today. M21 7WH 2.72 miles From Manchester, Take The Princess Road A5103. You Will See A Brown Sign Pointing Toward 'Chorlton Water Park Local Nature Reserve, Which You Should Follow.

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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 3.66 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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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	8.5°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	1.3°C	1.4°C	2°C	3.9°C	5.6°C	6.4°C	4.9°C	2.9°C	2.8°C

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Temp	4.8°C	5.1°C	4°C	2.8°C	1.8°C	1.9°C	3°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	5.2°C	3.5°C	0.9°C
Feels Like	3.8°C	4.1°C	0.9°C	-1.1°C	-2.9°C	-3°C	-1.8°C	1.7°C	3.2°C	1.1°C	-1°C	-4.2°C

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