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This stretch of the Bridgewater Canal takes in Boothstown, Worsley, Monton, Patricroft and Barton. All along the canal there are stories to tell, from 1761 right up to the present day. Discover the origins of the canal, the Duke of Bridgewater and James Brindley. Read about the impact of the Industrial Revolution and Queen Victoria's visit.
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The Orange Canal The Bridgewater Canal is famous for its orange colouration. The colour gets stronger as you approach Worsley and every passing boat is followed by a swirl of orange as the sediment at the bottom of the canal is stirred up. The colour has been compared to a good strong cup of builder's tea.
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Explore the Canal From messing about on boats and waterside strolls to cosy pubs and picnics. LEARN MORE Latest News June 29, 2023 The Bridgewater Way Walk in aid of The Christie charity's fundraising total revealed We're so happy to announce that more than £47,000 was raised from the first Bridgewater Way Walk! LEARN MORE May 31, 2023
The Bridgewater Canal, Worsley, Greater Manchester, England, with the Worsley Packet House in
This is a lovely trail exploring Worsley by taking you along the Roe Green Loopline and back via Bridgewater Way along the Bridgewater Canal. Start this trail from the Dukes Drive car park at Monton Green, which was once part of the Earl of Ellesmere's estate, and make your way onto the Roe Green Loopline. This is a traffic-free 7.2-kilometre multi-user path, ideal for a leisurely walk, run.
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This trail follows the Bridgewater Canal From Trafford to Worsley in Manchester. The Bridgewater Canal opened in 1761 to transport coal from the Duke of Bridgewater's mines to the centre of Manchester. Start this trail from Old Trafford and make your way onto the Bridgewater Canal Towpath. The initial section takes you through an industrial estate. While Trafford Park used to be a parkland, in.
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This is a lovely trail exploring Worsley by taking you along the Roe Green Loopline and back via Bridgewater Way along the Bridgewater Canal. Start this trail from the Dukes Drive car park at Monton Green, which was once part of the Earl of Ellesmere's estate, and make your way onto the Roe Green Loopline. This is a traffic-free 7.2-kilometre multi-user path, ideal for a leisurely walk, run.
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Below the canopy is the oldest dry dock on the canal sysytem. The Boatyard, Worsley The Granary, now used as offices, Worsley. The Alphabet Bridge, Worsley. The bridge was used by pupils on their way to St Mark's School and they are supposed to have used the 26 planks on the bridge to help them recite the letters of the alphabet!
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Known as the Worsley Navigable Levels, these 46 miles of underground canal tunnels were built by the various Dukes of Bridgewater and James Brindley. They are split across multiple levels and allowed coal to be brought to the surface and transported into Manchester.
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Legend The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester. It was opened in 1761 from Worsley to Manchester, and later extended from Manchester to Runcorn, and then from Worsley to Leigh.
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About Join Bridgewater Canal Guided Tours for a tour exploring the rich history of the Bridgewater Canal in Salford and the hidden clues of its link to the coal deep in seams underground. Worsley Village was once the hub of a thriving industry built upon the coal belonging to the Duke of Bridgewater in the 18th Century.
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Bridgewater Canal: Trafford to Worsley Moderate • 4.2 (39) Manchester, Greater Manchester, England Photos (227) Directions Print/PDF map Length 6.0 miElevation gain 357 ftRoute type Point to point Enjoy this 6.0-mile point-to-point trail near Manchester, Greater Manchester.
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A BEAUTIFUL GREEN Today Worsley village is a beautiful place to visit. Part of its historic centre has been designated a conservation area in recognition of its heritage assets, including the Packet House, a Grade II listed building where people would go and buy tickets for the 'packet boat'.
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The areas beside the canal are served by regular bus services including the 33 & 68 (Monton and Worsley) 22 & 52 (Barton) and 25 & 26 (Worsley and Boothstown).. The Bridgewater Canal towpath in Salford is level and surfaced. The towpath is between 1.8 - 2 metres wide and the surface is tarmac with a stone finish..
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The Worsley Navigable Levels are an extensive series of coal mines in Worsley in the City of Salford in Greater Manchester, England. They were worked largely by the use of underground canals (the navigable levels) and boats called starvationers. Coal extraction was known in the area from as early as 1376 but large-scale development was left.
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The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester. It was opened in 1761 from Worsley to Manchester, and later extended from Manchester to Runcorn, and then from Worsley to Leigh.
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8 miles (13 km) A walk along the Bridgewater Canal from Worsley to Leigh, where you can finish the walk with a visit to Pennington Flash Country Park. The walk starts at the canal basin near to the south western end of Worsley Woods. Around here you can see the 18th century Worsley Packet House which sits next to the canal in a picturesque.