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Nantwich Lake – Nantwich Aqueduct loop from Nantwich

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Nantwich

Nantwich Lake – Nantwich Aqueduct loop from Nantwich

Easy

4.8

(6)

64

hikers

Nantwich Lake – Nantwich Aqueduct loop from Nantwich

01:56

7.58km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

705 m

Grave of 1st Lieutenant Arthur K. Brown

Highlight • Historical Site

The 23-year-old American is reported to have turned the Thunderbolt aircraft away from the town centre to save lives and avoid damage to Nantwich in 1944.

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2

1.95 km

Nantwich Lake

Highlight • Lake

The riverside of Nantwich, presents an enjoyable route that traces alongside the meandering River Weaver and encircles the charming Nantwich Lake. This scenic path is conveniently situated within a short distance from the town's historic centre, allowing easy access. Notably, the riverside area has a saline spring, a pivotal element that feeds the open-air swimming pool.

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3

2.61 km

Nantwich Community Orchard

Highlight • Natural

A collection of Apple, Pear, Plum & Damson trees. Free to use for the community!

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4

5.27 km

Nantwich Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

‘ The most perfect workmanship ‘ A Thomas Telford masterpiece.

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5

6.80 km

Town Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge, built in 1803, lies on the site of earlier bridges and near to the river-crossing of the Roman settlement. On the medieval bridge, first recorded in the late 14th century, were four shops. There was also a chapel dedicated to St Anne.

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6

6.93 km

1583-4
On 10th December 1583 a fire started near this spot and burned for 20 days, destroying almost all buildings in the town.
Nantwich was rebuilt during 1584 with the help of Queen Elizabeth I, who donated money, and timber from the royal forests of Delamere.

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7

6.96 km

Nantwich Boundary Boulder

Highlight • Natural Monument

This granite boulder was exposed during construction of the Nantwich Bypass. Formed some 400 million years ago it is probably from the Criffel mass near Dumfries and was broken off and carried by glacier during the last Ice Age to be deposited in the glacial sands of the Cheshire Plain.

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7.58 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

2.13 km

1.34 km

749 m

244 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.53 km

1.49 km

553 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 29 August

21°C

14°C

91 %

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