Evening walk in the Cheshire countryside
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Join Ian on this fabulous evening walk in the beautiful Cheshire countryside.
An absence of roads makes the lower Weaver Valley a peaceful place with abundant wildlife.
The walk follows paths over fields, beside the River Weaver/Trent & Mersey Canal, the latter having surprisingly good views from its terrace above the river.
Acton Swing-bridge, the locks at Dutton, the Weaver railway viaduct and the River Weaver add quiet elements of industrial archaeology to this rural corner.
For centuries, the River Weaver has been used for the transport of salt. But manufacturing salt from brine requires coal for fuel (to evaporate the brine), and so merchants were planning improvements along the river as early as the 17th century. By then, sailing barges had begun navigating along the Weaver from the Mersey to Winsford, bringing coal in and salt out.
Various Acts authorised improvements allowing the salt industry to prosper, and throughout the 19th century, the navigation was consistently profitable.
Your welcome to join me before the walk for a meal in the pub. Please see food/drink tab for more info.
What to bring
It maybe a chilly evening so bring a warm layer. In case of inclement weather ensure you have waterproofs.
Hiking shoes or boots are ok as ground conditions are dry
Food & drink
Those who would like to eat at the pub please let me know, as I may need to book a table in advance. I’ll be booking a table for 6pm.
Those who wish to just come along for the walk, please meet us in the pub carpark from 7pm ready to set off by 7.15pm.
Food Menu- https://www.riversideinnpub.co.uk/menus/
Please bring any snacks/drinks for the walk