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Acton Bridge, Dutton Locks and the Trent and Mersey

From the Leigh Arms along the Weaver Way to Dutton Locks, back on the Trent and Mersey Canal via Little Leigh.

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From the Leigh Arms at Acton Bridge, near Weaverham, you follow the River Weaver on the Weaver Way down to Dutton Locks.

The way back uses the Trent and Mersey Canal, with a detour through Little Leigh and back along the footpaths to Acton Bridge. Eight miles of river and canal.

On the Acton Bridge, Dutton Locks and the Trent and Mersey route
salters ford tunnel

Highlights

  • Weaver Way
  • Dutton Locks
  • Trent and Mersey Canal
Distance
8 miles (12.9 km)
Route
circular
Difficulty
easy
Start
The Leigh Arms, Acton Bridge
Parking
Near the Leigh Arms
Terrain
River, Canal, Pub, Fields

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