[We've ... Err ... been on the Weaver]

The Weaver is our home mooring, just a stones throw from the M56, as you pass under the Railway Viaduct then pass a small black and white footbridge give us a wave were a small club just 16 boats but there is usually someone there.

 

Our 'untidy' swing bridge is about to undergo a major overhaul this summer, I agree that there are not many moorings towards our end of the river, but it is beautiful at all times of the year with lots of wildlife to watch including Cormorants and Kingfishers, Hopefully we are getting an Elsan disposal point at the Sutton weaver bridge, if all goes well.

 

Frodsham has some great independant shops with a bus service just up from the swing bridge with a market on a Thursday and some great proper pubs, our favourite being the Helter Skelter.

 

There are lots of walks away from the river but I would suggest investing in Explorer Type Ordnance survey maps

 

Northwich held a very successful River festival last year and earlier this year played host to HMS Charger which was escorted from Weston point by Boats from Acton Bridge Cruising Club.

 

There is a massive ongoing development on the old Flotel Site, including I believe a supermarket and cinema and the usual riverside housing!

 

Devils Garden (not table) has a walk to Kingsley with two pubs The red bull and The Horseshoe The footpath takes you through Hall 'o the Hay farm up to the village But be warned they had odd opening hours last time we visited!

 

 

In short when descending the Anderton Lift Please don't just turn left towards Northwich turn Right and Enjoy!!!!!

[Runcorn Arm]

Just to let people know that The Waterloo pub has been converted into a Buddhist Temple.

[Is it grim up north?]

On the Leeds Liverpool canal the locks are only 60' long from Wigan to Leeds.

 

If you do decide to come T'North don't forget to visit the River Weaver and The Anderton Lift!!

 

Locks on The Weaver are done for you by Very Friendly and Helpful lock keepers and the scenery is beautiful!!!

 

But then I am biased as it is our home mooring!!!!!

[The Romping Donkey]

As of 30th May 2013 this pub is still closed, with some of the building demolished, I thought it was Woodlands Brewery that owned it, but no information on their website!