Barton Aqueduct Closure 9th March – 20th March 2026

BRIDGEWATER CANAL – BARTON AQUEDUCT

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CLOSURE 2026

Notice is hereby given that Barton Aqueduct (situated on the Leigh Branch of the Bridgewater Canal) will be closed to navigation during the following period for annual maintenance.

Closing: Monday 9^th March 2026 (0730 hrs)

Re-opening: Friday 20^th March 2026 (1600 hrs)

Work to the Aqueduct is being carried out by The Manchester Ship Canal Company and is expected to be completed within the specified period of time. However, due to the nature of the work the Company cannot guarantee completion on the published date.

Further information concerning progress of the maintenance works can be obtained from the Company during the period of the closure.

The Company regrets any inconvenience that these necessary works may cause.

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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.

📸: @monicasphotographs

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Jun 19

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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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Jun 9

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