Waterways > River Mersey
River Mersey
From Liverpool Bay to Warrington is the River Mersey, flowing in between the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire.
River Mersey Map
Facts & Stats
39.5 miles
(67km)
Navigable length of the River Mersey.
1086
The Domesday Book
The first recording of ferry services along the river Mersey between Seacombe and the Pool.
1905
The Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge
The first and largest bridge in the world to be built that could transport vehicles across the river with a moving platform.
Waterways notes
Waterway underfunding
Hundreds of miles of waterways – along with their unique heritage and habitats – are currently starved of funding and rely on constant lobbying by us to safeguard their future.
Sustainable Boating
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Waterways Heritage at Risk
Britain’s canals and rivers are a unique, living heritage. But that heritage is at risk – from urban development, lack of protection, loss of skills and knowledge and climate change.
You can help Save Waterways Heritage.
Waterway restoration
Restoring the UK’s blue infrastructure – our inherited network of navigable canals and rivers – is good for people and places.
LOVE YOUR WATERWAYS
Britain's waterways are vital; together we can campaign for them now and for the future.
