Birkacre Weir was installed around 1800 to rise the water level and create a faster flowing river to turn the mill water wheels downstream. The fish ladder was installed in 2002 to allow salmon upstream to spawn.

Stephen

July 3, 2020

Birkacre Weir was one of many weirs I encountered on my walk yesterday. It was there that I actually took a panorama shot taken from my phone for the first time. I actually have a camera as an alternative but I didn't bring it with me because I wanted to use my phone for a change. A word to the wise, the footpath going right by the weir can by very muddy especially after you get a lot of rain, so be sure to wear proper boots that have a good grip when you are squelching through mud. Parts of the path can be uneven so be extra careful as well.

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