Acton Swing Bridge 
Bridge Control, Warrington Road, Acton Bridge CW8 4QT, United Kingdom
Acton Swing Bridge
is a place on the waterways
on the River Weaver (Main Line) between
Mill Wharf (northwest entrance) (½ furlongs
to the west) and
Mill Wharf (southeast entrance) (2 furlongs
to the southeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Mill Wharf (southeast entrance) is Grange School Rowing Club;
1¼ furlongs
away.
There is no access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is tolerable (it's just about possible if really necessary), mooring rings or bollards are available. Water point is in a box at the foot of the control tower.
Facilities: rubbish disposal and water point.
There is a swing bridge here which takes a major road over the canal. The bridge does not need to be opened for normal waterway traffic.
Dutton Locks No 4  | 1 mile, 1½ furlongs | |
| Dutton Locks Weir Entrance | 7¾ furlongs | |
| Dutton Mile Visitor Mooring | 2½ furlongs | |
| Acton Bridge Visitor Moorings | 1 furlong | |
| Mill Wharf (northwest entrance) | ½ furlongs | |
| Acton Swing Bridge | ||
| Grange School Rowing Club | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Mill Wharf (southeast entrance) | 2 furlongs | |
| Wilbraham's Quay | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Saltersford Locks Weir Exit No 2 | 1 mile, 6 furlongs | |
| Saltersford Locks Weir Exit No 1 | 1 mile, 7¼ furlongs | |
This bridge over the River Weaver was built in 1932 and was the first in the country to rest on a floating pontoon. It replaced an older bridge which was sited a few hundred yards upstream. The original abutments are visible on the river banks from the Leigh Arms car park.
The River Weaver was canalised in the 18th century, linking Northwich and Winsford with the sea in order to improve the transport of salt. Before that, salt was moved by road to the nearest navigable part of the river, which is north of here at Frodsham.
To begin with, sailing flats were used to move the salt, although they weren't sailed when on the river, but hauled by men on the banks. After a towpath was constructed, horses replaced the men.
Once steam barges came into use, more headroom was needed beneath the road bridges, so these were replaced by bridges which swung to one side to allow the boats to pass.
- Discover the River Weaver Navigation — associated with River Weaver
- The Weaver Navigation
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Nearest water point
The nearest water point is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Anderton Services — 4 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Northwich Town Service Station — 5 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Winsford Marina
Oakwood Marina — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Winsford Marina — 11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Winsford Marina
Middlewich Big Lock No 75 — 13 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Big Lock No 75
Middlewich Town Wharf — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Town Wharf
Middlewich Junction — 14 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Junction
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Dutton Locks No 4 — 1 mile, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Ellesmere Port Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Weston Marsh Lock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Weston Marsh Lock Line) to Weaver Mouth, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to Ellesmere Port Visitor MooringsNearest rubbish disposal
The nearest rubbish disposal is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Anderton Services — 4 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Oakwood Marina — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock EntranceNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Anderton Services — 4 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Northwich Town Service Station — 5 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Winsford Marina
Oakwood Marina — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock EntranceNearest place to turn
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver) — 4 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Winsford Marina
Anderton Winding Hole — 4 miles, 3 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Winding Hole
Anderton Marina — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Marina
Barnton Tunnel (eastern entrance) — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Barnton Tunnel (eastern entrance)
Winding Hole between Barnton and Saltersford Tunnels — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Winding Hole between Barnton and Saltersford Tunnels
Bradley Meadow Winding Hole — 7 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bradley Meadow Winding Hole
Wincham Winding Hole — 7 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Wincham Winding Hole
Northwich Drydock — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Hunt's Lock Back Channel) to Northwich Drydock
Milepost - Shardlow 89 Miles / Preston Brook 3 Miles — 7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Milepost - Shardlow 89 Miles / Preston Brook 3 Miles
Bartington Winding Hole — 8 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bartington Winding Hole
School Lane Winding Hole — 8 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to School Lane Winding Hole
Dutton Hall Winding Hole — 8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Dutton Hall Winding Hole
Park Farm Marina — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Park Farm Marina
Oakwood Marina — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Dutton Stop Winding Hole — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Dutton Stop Winding Hole
Whatcroft Flash — 10 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Whatcroft Flash
Preston Brook Winding Hole — 10 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook Winding Hole
Winsford Winding Hole — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Winsford Marina
Preston Brook - Waters Meeting — 11 miles, 6½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Sutton Weir Exit — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Frodsham Cut Junction, then on the River Weaver (Frodsham Cut) to Frodsham Lock, then on the River Weaver (Old River) to Sutton Weir ExitNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Anderton Services — 4 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Northwich Town Service Station — 5 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Winsford MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Anderton Marina — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Marina
Bartington Wharf — 7 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bartington Wharf
Andersen Boats Wharf — 14 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Andersen Boats WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
To the Flashes! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Tuesday the 24th of September, 2019
Down to the Mersey from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 23rd of September, 2019
Down to the Mersey from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 23rd of September, 2019
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