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Participants in the Bridgewater Way Walk pose with the Christie bear

The Bridgewater Way Walk in aid of The Christie charity’s fundraising total revealed

June 29, 2023

Bridgewater Canal Watch Group Meeting Update

May 31, 2023

Up to the Challenge: Trafford Rowing Club to take on The Bridgewater Canal

July 14, 2022

Interesting places to visit on or near the Bridgewater Canal

March 15, 2022

Trafford Rowing Club Head Race Saturday 26th February 2022

February 17, 2022

Bridgewater Canal Watch

December 8, 2021

New car-free travel options for visitors to RHS Garden Bridgewater

October 7, 2021

Bridgewater Canal marks 260th anniversary by welcoming paddle boarders to the waterway

July 16, 2021

Barton Swing Aqueduct towpath works to be submitted for planning

March 22, 2021

Barton Aqueduct Consultation

March 16, 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Communication to Bridgewater Canal Users

March 9, 2021

Bridgewater Canal helps improve people’s mental health and wellbeing during Covid-19 lockdowns, with requests for paddle boarding on the waterway

February 11, 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Communication to Bridgewater Canal Users

November 11, 2020

Peel L&P supports grassroots football with Winton Wanderers sponsorship

October 12, 2020

Bridgewater Canal teams up with local volunteers to clean up Stretford

September 21, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Communication to Bridgewater Canal Boaters

May 13, 2020

Boat Safety Scheme Certificate

April 17, 2020

Castlefield Elsan

April 7, 2020

Trafford Rowing Club makes running start for 2020 following kind donation

January 22, 2020

Bridgewater Canal’s popularity increases as leisure attraction grows

December 5, 2019

5-7 July 2019 Precarious Carnaval

July 2, 2019

The Bridgewater Canal goes from strength to strength

October 24, 2018

Moorings Available on the Bridgewater Canal at Castlefield

September 29, 2016

The CRT/Bridgewater reciprocal agreement remains in force and the first seven days of cruising for CRT and Bridgewater on each other’s waters are free

August 25, 2016

The Vision - Barton Bridges

July 11, 2016

New Stop Gates

April 28, 2016

Share The Space Drop Your Pace Event

April 21, 2016

The 40th Anniversary of The Bridgewater Trust Meeting

April 7, 2016

Peter Parkinson Appointed as General Manager of the Bridgewater Canal

January 12, 2015

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Summer colours along the Bridgewater Canal 🌷🌞

August is right around the corner and hopefully it will bring sun and blue skies so we can enjoy warm walks along the waterside.

📸: @leahwhitehorse001

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Jul 27

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Happy Monday everyone! We hope you all have a lovely week 🌥️✨

📸: @jobo_photos

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Jul 24

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Happy Monday everyone! We hope you all have a lovely week 🌥️✨ 📸: @jobo_photos

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Peaceful evening walks along the Bridgewater Canal >> ☁️😮‍💨

Nothing beats a long walk at the end of a busy week, so make time for you this weekend and head out for a stroll along the water`s edge.

📸: @drwilli59

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Jul 21

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We`re missing sunny blue skies over the Bridgewater Canal 💭✨🌞

📸: @kyniker122

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Jul 18

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Why not walk along the Bridgewater Canal to find the perfect picnic spot? 🍉🍴

Did you know that July is National Picnic Month? So grab your favourite picky bits and head out into the great outdoors this summer 🌞

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Jul 6

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Spice up your Monday with watersports along the Bridgewater Canal! 🛶⛅

Why not get a @British.Canoeing licence that permits Canoes, Kayaks and SUP`s to travel up and down the Bridgewater Canal free of charge.

📸 : @_jaderauhl

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Jul 3

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Cheeeeeese... 📸🧀

We found this photo in our gallery and just had to share it. It`s made our week!

The Bridgewater Canal is the perfect place to take your pooch this summer, come rain or shine ⛅

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Jun 27

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Taking a dip 🦆💧

We love seeing your photos of the wildlife you find along the Bridgewater Canal. Next time you`re visiting, snap some pics and send them to us!

📸: @geembailey

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Jun 22

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Happy Monday 🌤️✨

Sending you peaceful and positive vibes to get you through this week.

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Happy Monday 🌤️✨ Sending you peaceful and positive vibes to get you through this week. 📸: @monicasphotographs

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We are still on cloud nine after hundreds of people joined us for The Bridgewater Way Walk in aid of @christiecharity last Sunday 🎗️☁️

Take a look at some amazing shots we got of the day 👉

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