WHERE ARE WE.
Location
The Woolston Eyes Reserve is situated to the east of Warrington between the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal
near Latchford Locks and the Thelwall Viaduct which carries the M6 Motorway over both the River and the Canal.
It is best approached by leaving the M6 at Junction 21 and taking the A57
signposted to Warrington. After some 200yds (200m),
turn left down Weir Lane and park by Woolston Weir (SJ654888). Please note that parking is
restricted to the Lane and please do not obstruct driveways or turnings. A footbridge across the guard weir
leads to the west of No.2 bed.
Access to the Reserve is also possible from the south of Warrington by crossing the canal
swing bridge on the Knutsford Road (A50), taking the right hand lane through Latchford and crossing Kingsway South into
Thelwall Lane. The road goes between New World factory on the left and the Locks on the right. Park by the first barrier
(parking here can be difficult). Key holders can negotiate two locked barriers to reach the car park by No.3 bed and the
footbridge. See maps below.
Using Public Transport
The following information was up to date as of 19th March 2007. Anyone intending to visit the reserve
using public transport is advised to request uptodate information before settting out.
Warrington Transport operate buses from near Central Station which can be used to get to Woolston Eyes.
The bus to Weir Lane (to access the reserve from the north side) along the A57 is the No3 from bay 11 bus terminus,
leaving at 8, 23, 38 and 53 minutes past the hour.
To access the reserve from the southern (Thelwall) end take either a number 1 or number 2 bus to Westy Estate ,Whitly Ave.
These stop not too far away from Thelwall Lane.
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