Trent and Mersey Canal Walk

Cheshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire

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.

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Details:

Path Type:	Anytime Challenges
Attributes:	Anytime Challenges Easy Canal Heritage Industrial History
Start:	SJ566809 - Runcorn, Cheshire
Finish:	SK458308 - Shardlow, Derbyshire
Web Sites:	Canal & River Trust - Trent & Mersey Canal

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Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Guidebook	Birmingham & the Heart of England: Waterways Guide 3 (Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides)  (HarperCollins  - 2018 )
Guidebook	Four Counties & the Welsh Canals: Waterways Guide 4 (Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides)  (HarperCollins  - 2019 )

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