Acton Bridge

Settlement in Cheshire

England

Acton Bridge

Dutton Locks, River Weaver Looking across the narrower lock from a boat in the broader lock. There are four cottages here, as well as the white building.
Dutton Locks, River Weaver Credit: Christine Johnstone

Acton Bridge is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Weaver, it lies approximately 4 miles northeast of Northwich and 8 miles southwest of Warrington. The village is part of the civil parish of Acton Bridge and is under the local government district of Cheshire West and Chester.

Historically, Acton Bridge was an important transportation hub due to its location on the Weaver Navigation, a canal system that connected the village to the nearby towns and cities. Today, the village retains its picturesque charm with its traditional cottages, a church, and a village green. The surrounding countryside offers beautiful views and a tranquil atmosphere for residents and visitors.

A notable landmark in Acton Bridge is the Acton Swing Bridge, a Grade II listed structure that was built in the 1930s. The bridge spans the River Weaver and allows boats to pass through, maintaining the waterway as an important transportation route.

The village has a small community and a range of amenities, including a primary school, a pub, and a village hall. It also has good transport links, with Acton Bridge railway station providing regular services to Chester, Liverpool, and Manchester.

Acton Bridge offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, making it an attractive place for those seeking a rural lifestyle while still having access to nearby towns and cities.

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Acton Bridge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.273533/-2.606544 or Grid Reference SJ5975. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dutton Locks, River Weaver Looking across the narrower lock from a boat in the broader lock. There are four cottages here, as well as the white building.
Dutton Locks, River Weaver
Looking across the narrower lock from a boat in the broader lock. There are four cottages here, as well as the white building.
Farmland south-west of Dutton Dean On the north-east bank of the River Weaver [Weaver Navigation].
Farmland south-west of Dutton Dean
On the north-east bank of the River Weaver [Weaver Navigation].
Farmland north-east of Acton Hall Farm On the south bank of the River Weaver [Weaver Navigation].
Farmland north-east of Acton Hall Farm
On the south bank of the River Weaver [Weaver Navigation].
Weaver Navigation east of Dutton Lock
Weaver Navigation east of Dutton Lock
Weaver Navigation west of Dutton Lock
Weaver Navigation west of Dutton Lock
Dutton Horse Bridge Built in 1919 to cross a loop in the River Weaver.
Dutton Horse Bridge
Built in 1919 to cross a loop in the River Weaver.
Dutton Horse Bridge - (close up view) Built in 1919 to span a loop on the River Weaver.
Dutton Horse Bridge - (close up view)
Built in 1919 to span a loop on the River Weaver.
Sunken boat near bridge #211, Trent & Mersey Canal
Sunken boat near bridge #211, Trent & Mersey Canal
Trent & Mersey Canal at bridge #211
Trent & Mersey Canal at bridge #211
Trent & Mersey Canal towards bridge #210
Trent & Mersey Canal towards bridge #210
Trent & Mersey Canal towards bridge #210
Trent & Mersey Canal towards bridge #210
Canal boat Mars Tipon, Trent & Mersey Canal
Canal boat Mars Tipon, Trent & Mersey Canal
Pickering's Cut from Dutton Viaduct
Pickering's Cut from Dutton Viaduct
The River Weaver at Pickering's Cut from Dutton Viaduct
The River Weaver at Pickering's Cut from Dutton Viaduct
The Pickering's Cut from Dutton Viaduct
The Pickering's Cut from Dutton Viaduct
Horse Bridge over the River Weaver This is where the river swings to the left under the bridge and around Dutton Locks while the navigation continues straight on to the right and through the locks. The bridge is a fine two arch laminated timber construction dating from 1915 and is Listed Grade II.
Horse Bridge over the River Weaver
This is where the river swings to the left under the bridge and around Dutton Locks while the navigation continues straight on to the right and through the locks. The bridge is a fine two arch laminated timber construction dating from 1915 and is Listed Grade II.
Dutton Viaduct Crossing the navigable River Weaver. The viaduct is on the West Coast Mainline, is 500 yards long with 20 arches in total, was completed in 1836 and cost £54,440. It is Listed Grade II (star). Seen from the steam tug Daniel Adamson.
Dutton Viaduct
Crossing the navigable River Weaver. The viaduct is on the West Coast Mainline, is 500 yards long with 20 arches in total, was completed in 1836 and cost £54,440. It is Listed Grade II (star). Seen from the steam tug Daniel Adamson.
Footpath from Ainsworth Lane Footpath heading southeast from Ainsworth Lane across farmland towards Station Road.
Footpath from Ainsworth Lane
Footpath heading southeast from Ainsworth Lane across farmland towards Station Road.
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Acton Bridge is located at Grid Ref: SJ5975 (Lat: 53.273533, Lng: -2.606544)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire West and Chester

Police Authority: Cheshire

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