Short
Breaks

River Weaver via Anderton Boat Lift and return from Anderton Marina

Duration: 4 Nights
TOTAL LOCKS: 10
CRUISING TIME PER DAY: 5 HOURS (15 HOURS TOTAL)

Maps & Guides for this route: P5, N5, L5 | Click here buy maps

A stunning feat of 19th Century engineering, the Anderton boat lift carries two boats at a time hydraulically, one up and one down. At the centre of the Cheshire salt-making region, the River Weaver is steeped in industrial history, yet bristling with wildlife and beautiful scenery. 

More short breaks from Anderton Marina

Beeston or Nantwich and return
3 or 4 Nights
16 Locks

This route is a tranquil taste of Cheshire's stress-free countryside and in a seamless twist of the water it leads you to an encounter with one of the most spectacular manmade marvels of engineering along Britain's waterways.

More Information
Lymm & Return
3 Nights
2 Locks

This short route is a leisurely cruise with tunnels, an aqueduct and views to slow down for. Expect surprising sightseeing - from the iron excitement of seeing the Anderton Boat lift, to a fantasy adventure in the birthplace of Alice in Wonderland.

More Information

Featured Boats

Featured Boats from Anderton Marina, Cheshire

Two to Five berth Boats

Alvechurch Heron

Max: 5 People

Length: 58ft

More Information
Alvechurch Wren

Max: 4 People

Length: 49ft

More Information

Six to eight berth Boats

Alvechurch Partridge

Max: 6 People

Length: 66ft

More Information
Alvechurch Gull

Max: 6 People

Length: 66ft

More Information
Alvechurch Lark

Max: 6 People

Length: 66ft (63ft from Falkirk)

More Information
Alvechurch Sandpiper

Max: 6 People

Length: 66ft

More Information
Alvechurch Warbler

Max: 8 People

Length: 69ft

More Information

Up to twelve berth Boats

Alvechurch Tern

Max: 10 People

Length: 70ft

More Information
Alvechurch Swan

Max: 12 People

Length: 70ft

More Information