Anderton Lift Bridge

Also known as the Cathedral of the Canals is a giant three-storey-high iron edifice on the banks of the River Weaver Navigation and is one of the seven wonders of the waterways.

The lift takes boats from the River Weaver and then lifts them 50ft in the air onto the Trent & Mersey canal.

As we were coming off the Trent & Mersey canal, we went down first and then back up later in the afternoon, after we had checked out the visitor centre.

The lift was originally built in 1875 and really is a clever piece of mechanical engineering.

It goes very slowly and feels very safe and the operators are all very lovely and so there was nothing to fear.

We’ve put some pictures on the gallery page and some videos below for you to enjoy.

Love, Jo & Paul xx

21 responses to “Anderton Lift Bridge”

  1. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    Now you are veterans, you’ll have to try the Falkirk Wheel

    1. Daisy Duke Avatar

      Love to, but we would have to get Daisy lifted out!

  2. Liz Wightman Avatar
    Liz Wightman

    Wow that looks amazing…. What are you going to find around the next corner??

    1. Daisy Duke Avatar

      The rest of our adventure hopefully!

  3. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    It looks exciting and a bit scary x x

    1. Daisy Duke Avatar

      It was a great experience 😀

  4. Baz Avatar
    Baz

    I bet that was an experience! Always something new to enjoy 😊 xx

    1. Daisy Duke Avatar

      There certainly is!

  5. Jules Avatar
    Jules

    Oh Matron, how brilliant was that!

    1. Daisy Duke Avatar

      Oooohhhhhh it was ammmaaaaaazing 😂

  6. Ant Avatar
    Ant

    Looks like your having a brilliant time guys can’t wait to come and see you xx

    1. Daisy Duke Avatar

      Can’t wait to see you guys too!

  7. Alan Crawley Avatar
    Alan Crawley

    You look an accomplished steersman sir! All these adventures & memories makes us very envious

    1. Daisy Duke Avatar

      Can’t wait to tell you all about them when we see you!

  8. Mum and Archie Avatar

    Well done. Where was Zak, hiding inside? Where exactly are you now? Have a good weekend. Love to you all.

    1. Daisy Duke Avatar

      Zak wasn’t that keen but we kept the sides shut so he couldn’t see! We are heading towards Brauncaston tunnel today!

  9. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    cool!

  10. Ann Forrest Avatar
    Ann Forrest

    An amazing contraption and what an experience

    1. Daisy Duke Avatar

      It was a fab experience!

  11. Ann Forrest Avatar
    Ann Forrest

    An amazing piece of engineering and what an experience !

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