Wincham

Civil Parish in Cheshire

England

Wincham

Smokers Brook, Tabley Taken from Linnards Lane bridge, looking NE.
Smokers Brook, Tabley Credit: Ian Warburton

Wincham is a civil parish located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles north of Northwich, it covers an area of around 5 square miles. The parish is bordered by the River Weaver to the east and the Trent and Mersey Canal to the west. It is nestled within the picturesque Cheshire countryside, offering a peaceful and rural environment.

The village of Wincham itself is relatively small, with a population of around 2,000 residents. It has a rich history, dating back to medieval times, and features many charming old buildings and cottages that add to its character. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Wincham Green, which is located to the south.

Despite its rural setting, Wincham benefits from good transportation links. The A559 road passes through the parish, providing easy access to the nearby towns of Northwich and Knutsford, as well as the wider Cheshire area. The village is also served by regular bus services, connecting it to neighboring communities.

Wincham is home to several amenities and facilities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a church. The local community is active and vibrant, with various social and recreational activities taking place throughout the year. The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, and fishing.

Overall, Wincham is a charming and idyllic civil parish in Cheshire, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle and a close-knit community.

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Wincham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.2772/-2.475986 or Grid Reference SJ6875. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Smokers Brook, Tabley Taken from Linnards Lane bridge, looking NE.
Smokers Brook, Tabley
Taken from Linnards Lane bridge, looking NE.
Smoker Wood, Tabley Taken from SJ70307597, much of the wood is actually in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SJ7076">SJ7076</a>.
Smoker Wood, Tabley
Taken from SJ70307597, much of the wood is actually in SJ7076.
Leonard's Wood from Linnards lane Not much else in this square, except fields!
Leonard's Wood from Linnards lane
Not much else in this square, except fields!
Leonard's Wood Road near Leonard's Wood.
Leonard's Wood
Road near Leonard's Wood.
Neumann's Flash, Wincham/Marston One of many flashes in this area. Footpaths are well used by local people walking dogs and for recreation; a pleasant area.
Neumann's Flash, Wincham/Marston
One of many flashes in this area. Footpaths are well used by local people walking dogs and for recreation; a pleasant area.
Salt Works The Trent and Mersey canal passes through a large chemical works as it skirts Northwich. 

Additional information provided by a visitor to Geograph:- 
At the time the picture was taken this was ICI's Lostock Works.  The main output was, and still is Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate), the end product of the Ammonia Soda process. Salt, in the form of brine, is used in the process and is purified in the plant to the right of the picture.

Today (Jan 2010) the site is owned and run by Brunner Mond, a name used by one of the four companies that formed ICI in 1926.
Salt Works
The Trent and Mersey canal passes through a large chemical works as it skirts Northwich. Additional information provided by a visitor to Geograph:- At the time the picture was taken this was ICI's Lostock Works. The main output was, and still is Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate), the end product of the Ammonia Soda process. Salt, in the form of brine, is used in the process and is purified in the plant to the right of the picture. Today (Jan 2010) the site is owned and run by Brunner Mond, a name used by one of the four companies that formed ICI in 1926.
Winnington Wood Taken from Manchester Road (A559), Lostock Gralam, looking NW.
Winnington Wood
Taken from Manchester Road (A559), Lostock Gralam, looking NW.
Church of St John the Evangelist, Lostock Gralam The church is situated on station road Lostock Gralam.(Opposite Arthur Street)
Church of St John the Evangelist, Lostock Gralam
The church is situated on station road Lostock Gralam.(Opposite Arthur Street)
Pipelines, with ICI works in background Taken at the side of Manchester Road (A559) Northwich, near Austin Street.
Pipelines, with ICI works in background
Taken at the side of Manchester Road (A559) Northwich, near Austin Street.
Trent & Mersey Canal from Wincham lane bridge Looking NW, I think the factory in the background is BP nutrition.
Trent & Mersey Canal from Wincham lane bridge
Looking NW, I think the factory in the background is BP nutrition.
The Black Greyhound, Higher Wincham Situated at the crossroads of Hall Lane, Marston Lane, Wincham Lane & Church Street.
The Black Greyhound, Higher Wincham
Situated at the crossroads of Hall Lane, Marston Lane, Wincham Lane & Church Street.
Pick Mere, looking west A popular place in the summer, (and to think there used to be a small fair ground here and you could hire jetskis!!).
Pick Mere, looking west
A popular place in the summer, (and to think there used to be a small fair ground here and you could hire jetskis!!).
Pick Mere , looking west This southern end of the mere is just in SJ6876!!
Pick Mere , looking west
This southern end of the mere is just in SJ6876!!
"Pickmere Rough" A small wood midway along Park Lane (Looking East)
"Pickmere Rough"
A small wood midway along Park Lane (Looking East)
Four Lanes Garage, Higher Marston Situated at the crossroads of Dark Lane, Ollershaw Lane,& Marston Lane
Four Lanes Garage, Higher Marston
Situated at the crossroads of Dark Lane, Ollershaw Lane,& Marston Lane
ICI  Chemical Works Taken from Manchester Road, near junction with Denton Drive, looking east. 
(Just across the road from B&Q)
ICI Chemical Works
Taken from Manchester Road, near junction with Denton Drive, looking east. (Just across the road from B&Q)
B5391, Higher Wincham, Cheshire The stream that runs under the road forms the boundary between Vale Royal and Macclesfield districts.
B5391, Higher Wincham, Cheshire
The stream that runs under the road forms the boundary between Vale Royal and Macclesfield districts.
The Red Lion, Pickmere Situated on the corner of the B5391 and the minor road to Great Budworth.
The Red Lion, Pickmere
Situated on the corner of the B5391 and the minor road to Great Budworth.
Show me another place!

Wincham is located at Grid Ref: SJ6875 (Lat: 53.2772, Lng: -2.475986)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire West and Chester

Police Authority: Cheshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.2772,-2.475986
Traffic Signals
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 53.2783244/-2.4795313
Old Amenity: pub
Old Name: The Black Greyhound
Lat/Long: 53.2782696/-2.4787526
Bus Stop
Wincham, Church Street / Black Greyhound
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0610VR050
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Black Greyhound
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Black Greyhound
Naptan LocalityName: Wincham
Naptan NaptanCode: chwgpgm
Naptan ShortCommonName: Black Greyhound
Naptan Street: Church Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.2790767/-2.4790129
Bus Stop
Wincham, Hall Lane / Black Greyhound
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0610VR051
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Black Greyhound
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Black Greyhound
Naptan LocalityName: Wincham
Naptan NaptanCode: chwajwj
Naptan ShortCommonName: Black Greyhound
Naptan Street: Hall Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.2777862/-2.4785621
Bus Stop
Wincham, Church Street / Old Post Office
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0610VR17771
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Old Post Office
Naptan Indicator: nr
Naptan Landmark: Old Post Office
Naptan LocalityName: Wincham
Naptan NaptanCode: chwpmjg
Naptan ShortCommonName: Old Post Office
Naptan Street: Church Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.2805399/-2.4772594
Barrier: wall
Lat/Long: 53.2781941/-2.4791342
Barrier: wall
Lat/Long: 53.2778807/-2.4786067
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.2804846/-2.4723313
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.2810972/-2.4762071
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 53.2800285/-2.4768699
Bus Stop
Wincham, Church Street / Old Post Office
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0610VR17773
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Old Post Office
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Old Post Office
Naptan LocalityName: Wincham
Naptan NaptanCode: chwpmaw
Naptan ShortCommonName: Old Post Office
Naptan Street: Church Street
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.2804587/-2.4770683
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