14th: Anderton Boat Lift
Twelve of us set out to explore the wonders of the Anderton Boat
Lift. This is a massive structure built in 1875 to lift boats from the
River Weaver to the Trent and Mersey canal, a height of 50 feet. We were
very surprised to learn that the lift was built by a Stockport
engineering company. We boarded a boat on the River Weaver and were soon
whisked up (very slowly) to the canal above us. After the boat ride we
split into two parties to undertake walks. My thanks to Vince for
leading a gentle ramble round Marbury Country Park. Ice creams and tea
were taken at the half way mark. For the more seasoned ramblers, we went
a walk all of six miles! This took in Budworth Mere and Great Budworth
Village, where a refreshment stop was made at the local pub. After this
we walked past the Lion Salt Works Museum before returning along the
canal. We all met up again at the Visitors Centre before returning home.
