(S/E) From the car park entrance, turn left and walk out to the main road. Cross carefully and follow the no-through road opposite as it bends left towards the river and bridge, and then right past some houses. Follow the metalled road alongside the river for a little under a mile, until you are within sight of the bridge at Dutton Lock.
(1) Turn right through a metal hand-gate onto a footpath signposted to Dutton. Follow the footpath along a hedge between fields and up the slope to the Trent and Mersey Canal.
(2) Turn right onto the towpath and follow it for three-quarters of a mile. At bridge 210, just beyond a canal milestone showing the distances to Shardlow (near Derby) and Preston Brook (near Runcorn), turn right and follow the track away from the canal. Turn left at the bottom, beyond the farm, and walk out to the road.
(3) Turn right and follow the road past a mobile home park to emerge on the main road. Cross carefully and follow the road opposite back to the Leigh Arms.(S/E)
Waypoints
S/E : km 0 - alt. 18 m - Leigh Arms
1 : km 1.57 - alt. 9 m - Dutton Lock
2 : km 1.96 - alt. 25 m - Towpath
3 : km 3.31 - alt. 19 m - Bartington Hall Lane
S/E : km 3.65 - alt. 18 m - Leigh Arms
Useful Information
One minor climb. May be muddy in places after rain.
This a no-stile walk.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
There has been an inn here for many years and the original road went past the front of the pub and crossed the River Weaver on the old bridge, which is now part of the Acton Bridge Cruising Club. It is now an ideal place to enjoy a drink or a meal in relaxing surroundings. Relax in the lounge and read complimentary newspapers, enjoy a drink in the cosy snug, or sit outside in the garden where children can play in our play area. Dogs are very welcome in the snug!
Reviews and comments
4.5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Clarity of route description 4.5 / 5
Clarity of route map 4.5 / 5
Walk interest 4.5 / 5
phoenix666
Overall rating :
5 / 5
Date of walk : 29/05/22 Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Delighted with this walk. Very detailed instructions that were so easy to follow. Along a river, through some fields and then return via a canal. Perfect! Parked no problem on road beside the pub. A lovely afternoon thank you.
CAVFAN
Overall rating :
4 / 5
Date of walk : 09/05/22 Clarity of route description : ★★★★☆ Good Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good Walk interest : ★★★★☆ Good
A good stroll for those with limited mobility who need to find walks without styles. Although there is one style on this walk as you drop down to the canal it very easy to negotiate. The pub at the end finishes this walk off nicely.
A good stroll for those with limited mobility who need to find walks without styles. Although there is one style on this walk as you drop down to the canal it very easy to negotiate. The pub at the end finishes this walk off nicely.
