What an amazing experience, to descend 54 feet on a narrowboat from the Trent and Mersey to the River Weaver. The Boat Lift built in 1875 and designed by Edwin Clark and converted to electric power in 1909 is one of the 'Seven Wonders of the Waterways'. It lifts and lowers boats in two water filled caissons each able to hold two narrowboats. We have to thank the Heritage Lottery for funding it's restoration having fallen out of use and in disrepair for close on 20 years. It reopened in 2002 and is now a major visitor attraction in the area.
Anderton Boat Lift
We went on a little bimble on the River Weaver before mooring for the night.
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