Mill Wharf (northwest entrance)
Mill Wharf (northwest entrance) is on the River Weaver (Main Line) between Newcastle-under-Lyme and Newport.
Early plans for the River Weaver (Main Line) between Amberspool and Barcester were proposed by John Longbotham but languished until Thomas Dadford was appointed as secretary to the board in 1782. From a junction with The Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Taunford the canal ran for 23 miles to Barnsley. Restoration of Dundee Locks was funded by a donation from Edward Smith
The River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) was built by John Smeaton and opened on January 1 1782. Orginally intended to run to Edinburgh, the canal was never completed beyond Blackburn. Expectations for coal traffic to Preschester were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In later years, only the use of the canal for cooling Longcroft power station was enough to keep it open. The River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) was closed in 1905 when Halton Embankment collapsed. Restoration of Barworth Locks was funded by a donation from the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) Trust

| River Weaver (Main Line) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dutton Locks Weir Exit | 1 mile, 2½ furlongs | |
| Dutton Locks No 4 | 1 mile, 1 furlong | |
| Dutton Locks Weir Entrance | 7½ furlongs | |
| Dutton Mile Visitor Mooring | 2 furlongs | |
| Acton Bridge Visitor Moorings | ½ furlongs | |
| Mill Wharf (northwest entrance) | ||
| Acton Swing Bridge | ½ furlongs | |
| Grange School Rowing Club | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Mill Wharf (southeast entrance) | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Wilbraham's Quay | 6¾ furlongs | |
| Saltersford Locks Weir Exit No 2 | 1 mile, 6½ furlongs | |
| River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) | ||
| Mill Wharf (northwest entrance) | ||
| Acton Swing Bridge (Back Channel) | ½ furlongs | |
| New Concept Boats | ¾ furlongs | |
| Acton Lane Road Bridge | ¾ furlongs | |
| Acton Bridge Cruising Club | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Mill Wharf (southeast entrance) | 2 furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Acton Bridge Visitor Moorings
- Discover the River Weaver Navigation — associated with River Weaver
- The Weaver Navigation
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Winsford Marina
In the direction of Mill Wharf (southeast entrance)
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Winsford Marina
In the direction of Mill Wharf (southeast entrance)
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Mill Wharf (southeast entrance)
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Mill Wharf (southeast entrance)
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Mill Wharf (southeast entrance)
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Mill Wharf (southeast entrance)
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!['Kerne' at Acton Bridge. This preserved steam tug from the River Thames had been visiting for a steam rally and would be leaving later in the day. A remarkable comparison with Chris Allen's shot from 18 years earlier [[614497]].Note the cottages in the background that would have been built by the Weaver Navigation company for their employees. by Alan Murray-Rust – 06 October 2008](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/00/27/1002756_4e1aab08_120x120.jpg)









