Canals · North West England
New Cut Canal
In or near Thelwall.
New Cut Canal — disused canal in Warrington, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Padgate · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
New Cut Canal is a place of interest in the West Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Warrington North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Padgate, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area WA1.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Woolston Eyes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
New Cut Canal is located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Woolston, postcode WA1. It features the Woolston Eyes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological significance. The canal serves as an important waterway in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3962, -2.5422
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Woolston
- Postcode
- WA1 4AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warrington North
- Nearest railway station
- Padgate — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q123137493 (CC0)
- commons: Woolston New Cut canal towpath - geograph.org.uk - 1009608.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Cut Canal?
- New Cut Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA1 4AG), in the parish of Woolston.
- What is New Cut Canal?
- New Cut Canal — disused canal in Warrington, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New Cut Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Padgate, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA1 4AG.
- Is New Cut Canal a protected site?
- Yes — New Cut Canal is part of the Woolston Eyes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is New Cut Canal free to visit?
- Yes, New Cut Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to New Cut Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Padgate, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA1 4AG.