Acton Swing Bridge spans 272 feet (83.5 m) across the River Weaver. Opened in 1933, the bridge carries the A49 over the river. Today's bridge replaced an older stone bridge at a cost of £52,000. The first bridge dated back to 1751. The iconic steel bridge was based on designs created in 1893 by John Arthur Saner.

BazSlyPig

September 13, 2019

Road cycling

Nice bridge crossing the Weaver Navigation

Steve Haskew

September 15, 2023

Road cycling

You can ride underneath the northern side of the bridge to avoid crossing the road!

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2. Tatton Mere – Tatton Park loop from Mouldsworth

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3. Acton Lane – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Warrington Central

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Location: Acton Bridge, Cheshire West and Chester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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Great Budworth Village

Delamere Forest Road

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Marbury Country Park

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Trent and Mersey Canal at Little Leigh

Saltersford Locks

Comberbach Speed Hill

Delamere Forest Wetlands

Pale Heights View, Delamere Forest

Acton Swing Bridge

1. Runcorn to Delamere Forest loop

2. Tatton Mere – Tatton Park loop from Mouldsworth

3. Acton Lane – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Warrington Central

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