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Anderton With Marbury

Anderton Boat Lift – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Northwich

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Anderton With Marbury

Anderton Boat Lift – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Northwich

Hard

4.8

(5)

hikers

Anderton Boat Lift – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Northwich

05:19

20.6km

100m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.39 km for 100 m

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233 m

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Highlight • Monument

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Highlight • River

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Highlight • Pub

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Acton Swing Bridge

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Cinder Path Along the River Weaver

Highlight • Cycleway

when you get to the Delamere area, there are two cafes. The first is quieter and less dogs, but the second has great coffee and even a small bike bike shop

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