Night fishingis available for up to 48hrs with the appropriate Night Fishing permit stamp. Currently there are two layers of local government with responsibility for Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester Council, and the town council. Again very popular with cyclists and dog walkers. All attempts will be made to post any dateson here as and when known. [37], Parts of the Knights Grange pub, Grange Lane, which was once a farmhouse and belonged to Vale Royal Abbey, were built in the 17th century. WebRIP ELIZABETH PTS ON FRIDAY. Access is from the National car park for which a key is required for the track down to the car park. . Due to the park there is no night fishing on this length. [11], By the Second World War, employment in the salt trade had declined as one company took control of all the salt works and introduced methods of manufacture that needed much less labour. Guest Keith Finn You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. In March 2019 Winsford was chosen for the site of the 70m Cheshire FA Centre of Excellence, which will be the new home of the England Women's Football Team. "Irish Salt Mining and Exploration Company", "Redeveloping the town centre is good for everybody", "Community station Cheshire FM closes down", "Cheshire Broads put town on the tourism map". [50], The allotments (about 50 plots and 5 raised beds) are owned and managed by Winsford Town Council. dawn till dusk only, night fishing is not available to day ticket holders. Deepening and flowing this stretch holds roach and skimmer shoals,ruffe, perch and rudd, these are the start of the main match lengths offering good sportall the season round.The inlet behind is shallow and silty but holds tench and carp as well as some hybrids and the usual species, and also lots of ducks!This area has been decked out for barges so expect to see a lot of them ! If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. stream [6], Dawk House on Swanlow Lane is a largely unaltered timber framed farm, covered in white stucco probably during the reign of Queen Anne, including the date 1711. These include the small lakes that are known colloquially as the Cheshire Broads. Access is from the rear of the Red lion pub or from the car parks near the Rangers office at Weaver valley road. WebMarina, Bottom Flash, Winsford, CW7 3DA (2.95 miles) Train stations near. Lots of features and seldom fished, when the river is in high flood it becomes part of the lake, therefore often carp can be found near the stream waiting to enter the flash. WebWe are ideally located at Winsford Flash Sailing Club based on the bottom Flashes on the River Weaver in Cheshire. This file contains additional information such as Exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Skimmers and Roach the mainstay of the sport on the tip or pole ,and large perch patrol the walls. On this session we had no Carp, but we do capture the angler on the next peg playing and landing a nice Mirror Carp. I think that the best way to see the flash has to be by boat as it proved a bit difficult from the bikes. The waterside path is a nice one to do with your dog and the Red Lion mentioned above is also dog friendly. It holds bream shoals, that may not show until the evening, and also is a good area for the carp that pass through, with most pellets and boilies working. with the general public and canoe centre, therefore in the warmer months there can be a lot of boat traffic and public.Events will be posted on here if possible as it will become necessary to close the stretch to fishing Carp are present to over 20lb . No keepnets to be used during the close season under any circumstances. Night fishingis available for 48hrs No booking on required, fishing is at your own risk. Vale Royal Borough Council was formed in 1974, covering Winsford, Northwich and a large rural area of mid-Cheshire. Spinning or deadbaits for the Pike and boily on the far margins for the Carp as they pass through. The carp are known to move between bottom Flash and Top Flash, as the sometimes the came fish get caught in the river and Top flash. Since then both Cheshire Fire Service (in 1997) and Cheshire Police (in 2003) have moved headquarters from the county town of Chester to Winsford. A worked-out part of the mine is operated by DeepStore Ltd.,[24] a records management company offering a secure storage facility. Winsford from the air. The town at one time had two other railway stations: Winsford and Over, on a branch from the Mid-Cheshire Line near Cuddington, and Over and Wharton, on a branch from the Liverpool to Birmingham line. <> It holds bream shoals, that may not show until the evening, and also is a good area for the carp that pass through, with most pellets and boilies working. [51][52], Winsford Flash Sailing Club is situated on Bottom Flash, the largest of the town's three flashes. for the duration of the event! The southerly most point of navigation of the 'Weaver Navigation', (the canalised section of the river Weaver). Neville Southall once played for the club. [29] In fact, its location is probably due to it having always belonged, along with its tithes, to St Mary's Convent in Chester. A typical session by the club secretary for the duration of the event! Please close all gates ! https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2298-6_18, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2298-6_18. Andrew Goudie; Rita Gardner. [citation needed], By St John's Church of England Primary School, on Delamere Street, is a rare (possibly unique) lock-up/monument built in the 19th century. [30], Many invented tales of buried treasure and secret passages are told about the cross but none is true. 3 rods can be used. At first it was used only as salt licks for animals, and to strengthen weak brine. Winsford consists of three ancient parishes, St Chads, Over and Wharton, which in the 19th century were combined. [32] "Flash" is an English dialect word for "lake", with a regional distribution centred on the northwest counties of Cheshire and Lancashire. Access is from the National car park for which a key is required for the track down to the car park. In his guide to the line, pushed that year, Arthur Freeling wrote:[8]. is available for 48hrs No booking on required, fishing is at your own risk. Winsford began to significantly expand after 1721, when parliament gave permission for locks and other improvements on the River Weaver to go ahead which allowed sea-going vessels to reach Winsford from the port of Liverpool. It grew around the salt mining industry after the river was canalised in the 18th century, allowing freight to be conveyed northwards to the Port of Runcorn on the River Mersey. (640 480 pixels, file size: 101 KB, MIME type: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0, Bottom_Flash,_Winsford_-_geograph.org.uk_-_180016.jpg, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Bottom_Flash,_Winsford_-_geograph.org.uk_-_180016.jpg&oldid=717468120, Information field template with formatting, Files with coordinates missing SDC location of creation, Images from Geograph Britain and Ireland missing SDC MIME type, Images from Geograph Britain and Ireland needing category review, United Kingdom photographs taken on 2006-06-03, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, == {{int:filedesc}} == {{Information |description={{en|1=Bottom Flash, Winsford. The Blues (after the colour of their shirts) play at Barton Stadium. For more walking ideas in the area see the Cheshire Walks page. Day tickets are NOT available on this length; strictly members only. He started that a few years ago stating you were allowed to fish for trout but if you just happened to hit a 10lb barbel it was just tough luck. Winsford Bottom Flash is a major waterways place at the end of the River Weaver (main line); past Weaver - Witton Brook Junction (Junction of the River Weaver Winsford was the location of a fatal railway accident in 1948 and a further, non-fatal, accident in 1999. Comber Mere near Whitchurch = 9 on 25th. )7.ZZ}Gu~6|&6)I2a5b0,"Z4]-FNO[37!*:a90YCa2V7/lu}}V5_?M5ftFIu"H@V+G Qr9;/jQMj}bug=lp/tJe`s+;m/VVYR:7r`u[5 Q#Y\zK!)=B/ZkSd[Vl+W7, g2`ZHZ,,pm;oL?6^M])}Cqm"4{nyq{O#Y~3n%`CB*jp]h>_PgV $MTMc1+& ~bVW\u`US( x%.EID7w0ARe-RQ>z?/8jUkpkA#ynV>5 IxiHmDcR_/Alv_|;+C-*iD 4$2pvD^n ,[+k|Ze Nevertheless, it still holds good fish from time to time. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves. The youth football teams are Winsford Junior Blues, Winsford Over 3 and Winsford diamonds. This Cheshire based town sits in a nice spot next to the canalisedsection of the River Weaver. However, the Winsford Flashes were never developed as a public amenity, and their popularity soon fell into decline. A small Remember that the bailiffs can now ask to see your rod license as well. [12] Roach,perch,tench and pike are also present. Platts field is adjoining Ways Green and although marshy due to the stream that falls through here, still offers good bream and carp fishing. This length of river is very much like the Dane, and offers good fishing with good chub, rare barbel, roach, bream to 8lb, dace, big perch and pike to double figures. It's easy! In the late 1980s, a record-breaking pumpkin was grown on the allotments. These include the small lakes that are known colloquially as the Cheshire Broads. Many anglers took advantage of this and sure enough, one day it was 'raided' The only legal bait for Trout is Worm so everyone using Maggots, Luncheon Meat etc was prosecuted. They were created in the 19th century when brine extraction caused subsidence. He uses a marker float and finds a deeper channel about 50 yards out to fish to. The Canal and River Trust (the Trust) is [19][20], The United Kingdom's largest rock salt (halite) mine is in Winsford. Winsford Cricket Club play in the Meller Braggins Cheshire Cricket League, which forms part of the Cheshire pyramid. Fishing Allowed June 16th to March 14th Sandbach flashes = 21 on 29th. Wide and deep, holds bream shoals and roach to pole and feeder. Fishing available June 16th to March 14th NO NIGHT FISHING on the Red lion Section from time to time. Access is from the rear of the Red lion pub or from the rangers cabin, fishing available June 16th to March 14th, The river bends round and then straightens under the two traffic island bridges.This short stretch is packed with fish ,especially during the colder months, where roach and skimmer bags to 30lb are possible and is well match fished.It also attracts large pike to 30lb and numerous smaller ones so is worth the effort between the regular matches.The Marina island area is also a venue for local town events and popular, with the general public and canoe centre, therefore in the warmer months there can be a lot of boat traffic and public.Events will be posted on here if possible as it will become necessary to close the stretch to fishing. Be aware of match fixtures. Sides are Going left off the car park gives access to Meadow island The town has a bus network with buses to Crewe and Northwich. Roach,eels and perch also,with feeder or pole working best Meadow island is separated from the aerosol length by a small inlet, fairly deep and stinking black silt on the bottom, this is the remnants of the old river course Fishing available JUNE 16th to MARCH 14th. [30] The real Saxon cross is preserved at St Chad's Church. BT have a large employment base in the town. In 2018 Winsford Cross Shopping Centre was bought by Cheshire West and Chester council[25] for approximately 20 million. Depths have swallowed over the last two decades due to siltwashed down from the upper weaver's constant erosion and middle flash has long since disappeared to become a wetland marsh for birdlife, with lots of These cash machines are near to Lamb Neville Education . RILSHAW LANE AND DOCKYARD Pegs 231 - 214 The Brighton Belle pub was known as the Railway Inn until 1972, when a Pullman carriage from the Brighton Belle train was added to function as a restaurant. Weighing in at 579lb (263kg), it held the national record for a time. By Guest Keith Finn April 19, 2001 in Coarse Fishing. It also includes a number of pretty lakes (or flashes) that show evidence of the town's salt mining history. This is the end of WDAA controlled lengths. Tip rod will score for the bream, and especially for a pleasure session prebaiting can bring good rewards done correctly with bonus tench frequent. no marked pegs. 4 0 obj Dead-baits and lures work for pike. No keepnets to be used during the close season under any circumstances. The shopping centre is a 1970s design, with retail units and a multistorey car park subsequently added. The association controls the fishing all around the bridge island and the two banks on the main road side. Sign up for a new account in our community. endobj Winsford High Street Community Primary School Official Website. Access is from cow lane , or from the marina Bit of a joke this as in several years fishing this length I never saw one spotty!! Authors; Authors and affiliations. Rilshaw is very popular in the summer with the public and boaters.The 'bottom flash' holds pike, bream and roach, eels and perch, Followers 0. JUNE 16th to MARCH 14th The site shrank in the 1960s and 1970s with the building of housing and an electricity sub-station along Moss Bank, but the acquisition in 1970 of land adjacent to Over Recreation Ground brought it to its present size. This area creates a 'back eddy' so snags can appear or disappear with every flood. [13] This saw the development of two new industrial areas on both sides of the town, new estates of council and private housing and a new shopping centre with a library, sports centre, civic hall and doctors' surgeries. Anyway, 15 years ago both stretches were day ticket. [38], Littler Grange, now a children's nursery, is the best remaining half-timber building in Winsford, including sloping floors on part of the first floor. <> In the industrial area of mid-Cheshire, especially from the middle of the 18th century onwards, the exploitation of rock salt the main form of local mineral wealth has resulted in some notable man-made landforms. Flashing Bottom of Window flange? endobj Parts of the Weaver parkway may be used from time to time for public dawn till dusk only, MEADOW ISLAND Pegs 570 - 597 The canalisation of the river weaver through here down was completed in 1732 to aid the expanding salt industry in transporting goods to and from winsford. The flash also holds some specimen Roach and some nice sized Tench. Carp are also present to over 20lb. Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: Sorry, a shareable link is not currently available for this article. The Flash is a very beautiful relaxed place to fish. This church, off Swanlow Lane, is the most well-known local historical landmark. Occasional carp can be caught using boily or pellet and resident flooded due to the collapse of surface ground into underground voids caused by the mining industry sometime between 1845 to 1880. Allotment gardens at Moss Bank, Over, date from 1924, when William Stubbs of 'Leahlands', Swanlow Lane, sold a 4-acre (16,000m2) field behind High Street to Winsford Urban District Council, 'for the purpose of the Allotments Act'. 12 talking about this. Wharton CE Primary School Official Website. Feeder or pole for the skimmers and Bream. Is the Flash classed as a river venue or as a Stillwater?. Access times are as for Top Flash and the river.. not before 6.30am! WebJUNE 16th to MARCH 14th no marked pegs NO NIGHT FISHING postcode cw7 4eb For What 3 words Directions click above The river here continues from the top flash length, Met. No booking on is required, NATIONAL Pegs 76-112 This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves. [46], Winsford ASC is a swimming club which has achieved Swim21 club status and won the North West Division 1 speedo league. The Flash holds a good head of Large un-known Carp and a lot of Large River Bream. Supermarkets Asda and Aldi are in the town centre, Morrisons and Co-op are in Wharton and Tesco is in Over. However the land was not suitable for the grand scale of building envisaged, and the locals were not cooperative, so the monks left Darnhall to found Vale Royal Abbey in Whitegate in 1281. Bottom_Flash,_Winsford_-_geograph.org.uk_-_180016.jpg (640 480 pixels, file size: 101 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg), English| suomi| franais| galego| | magyar| | | portugus| portugus do Brasil| Trke| +/. This church, off Swanlow Lane, is the most well-known local historical landmark. A car park and the old station can be found at the Winsford end. All structured data from the file namespace is available under the. This length is renowned for its reliability during floods to be fishable. Fishing available June 16th to March 14th (48 hour night fishing is allowed). Beware of passing barges whentargeting the carp or multiple rod. For more information on this venue and others in your area please visit our website.Thanks for watching! By clicking I Agree, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Night fishing is available for up to 48hrs with the appropriate stamp. WebThe Winsford Flashes (Top Flash, Middle Flash, and Bottom Flash, the largest) are three lakes along the course of the River Weaver, extending over some 200 acres. A trolley or barrow is advised . In 1991 Winsford moved to Knights Grange to allow the Council to build the new council offices (Wyvern House). Lottery funding has enabled a programme of on-going improvements since 2002, the most recent grant being in 2007 from the Awards for All scheme for 6,940. These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. harvnb error: no target: CITEREFHadfieldBiddle1970 (, Deed of Conveyance, held at Vale Royal Borough Council offices, Winsford, Local newspaper story; paper's name and date not recorded on cutting seen, Howson, Susan, 'Bradbury, John Swanwick, first Baron Bradbury (18721950)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, September 2004; online edn, January 2008, Wright, Stephen, 'Nixon, Robert (supp. 4Day ticketsare available all year round on on line or on the bank at 5 from the bailiffs. This club was created in its present form by the merger, in 1994, of the Mid Cheshire Athletic Club and Winsford Athletic Club.[48]. ), Fishing available June 16th to March 14th. Weather Records for Rope near Crewe in Cheshire July 2021. Winsford Flash Fishing Association (WFFA) | Winsford - Facebook However, even in the 1960s, Winsford could be described as "one long line of mainly terraced houses from the station to Salterswall".[12]. Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. In this video Harry has a short session over night at Winsford Bottom Flash in Cheshire. There's nice trails along the river and lots of wildlife to look out for too. Winsford is a town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England, on the River Weaver south of Northwich and west of Middlewich. No fishing on this side until the marked pegs just before the public gate. Episode 6 Carp Fishing at Winsford Bottom Flash with Harry and Friends after some River Carp Andy Ferns 3.48K subscribers Subscribe 42K views 13 years ago Powered by Invision Community. This length is opposite the Red lion and Ferry steps length and it is accessed via Bradford Road with parking off the road in a The canalisation of the river weaver through here down was completed in 1732 to aid the expanding salt industry in transporting goods to and from winsford. 2017-2021 Elton Murphy Limited. Hey Keith just thinking mate we passed over the Dane on the M6 this morning and that farmer on cotton hall had people fishing on the sandbanck on the bottom of the track. The popular Whitegate Way starts/finishes in the town. St. Chad's C of E Primary School Official School Website. Extraction began at Winsford in the 17th century. NO NIGHT FISHING along this stretch I think this reveals a loophole. This is a main match length,regular with the clubs because of the regular catches of roach, bream and skimmers to double figures. Winsford Rock Salt Mine from the air. Winsford Flash Fishing Association (WFFA) Bottom Flash Winsford, CW74EE A 90 acre Lake fed by the river Weaver. The National Grid also have a main transmission station on Winsford Industrial Estate, which provides power to approximately 25,000 homes across the Winsford and Middlewich area. WebMarina, Bottom Flash, Winsford, CW7 3DA (0.61 miles) Church street, Church Street, Winsford, CW7 2DZ (0.81 miles) Whitegate Way, Bradford Road, Winsford, CW7 2PA (0.92 miles) Train stations near Winsford (0.30 miles) Hartford (4.11 miles) Greenbank (4.38 miles) Northwich (4.87 miles) Cuddington (5.27 miles) ATM cash points near Also a favourite with the pike anglers as fish to 30lb are present following the shoals. Pegs along the main length are ideally suited to match angling. They support a wide range of wildlife, with several species of migrant wildfowl, such as Canada geese, using them as an over-winter destination. A small compilation of clips from Bottom Flash in Winsford. The monks at Vale Royal Abbey were said to have seen him and rung the abbey bells so that it was dropped at its current location. Postcode CW7 3AL. Dead-baits and lures work for pike. WebThe site is accessible via Winsford heading down off the A54, and accessible at the edge of Bottom Flash lake. [33] The voids were largely the result of brine extraction, in which rock salt deposits were dissolved and washed out by water. Willow Wood Junior School Official Website. Large Carp and Pike inhabit this slow, deep length, and the usual shoals of Bream, Eels and Roach, plus the occasional Tench. In 1270 at the behest of his son, Henry III gave the estate to the Cistercians, who built Darnhall Abbey in 1274. Hebden Green Community School Official School Website. The river here is in the weaver parkway, so expect walkers,dogs and bikes! Access times are as for Top Flash and the river.. not before 6.30am! Newbridge Island River Weaver pegs not numbered, Meadowbank; 1-35 This is not a WDAA Water, please contact Meadowbank Anglers, Up to 3 Rods are allowed on all sections of River, provided you have the Correct EA Rod licence, Day Tickets available for non members 4 Click below (Dawn til Dusk), or 5 from the bailiff on the Bankside on the stretches allowed (see below), No Night fishing on Newbridge Island 2 0 obj English: Bottom Flash, Winsford. Winsford is served by Cheshire Police and forms part of Northwich Local Policing Unit. We did some shopping in Winsford and then headed back to the boat for lunch. Check out the tab Take a picnic and enjoy your lunch with a side of lush scenery. In such a small and crowded country as England, the hand of man in the development of the landscape can be strong and pervasive, particularly where industrial activity has been long and continued. 2023GPS Cycle and Walking Routes | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Which GPS. WebCheck out our bottom lashes selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our eyelashes & mascara shops. These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. There is so little worth attention in this village, that it is not even noticed in Parliamentary Population Returns. Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 . The large reservoir is located just south of 701764 Carp tackle wanted for sale or swap Winsford Winsford Indoor Skatepark 10 Winsford is split into three areas: Over on the western side of the River Weaver, Wharton on the eastern side, and Swanlow and Dene. Locally produced salt was also transported to the Potteries, for use in the manufacture of salt-glazed stoneware. The river leaves Bottom Flash and enters the Marina returning to a river proper. Fishing Available June16th to MARCH 15th 48 hourNight Fishing is allowed You can also search for this author in The bay at the end of the field although shallow has over the years produced it's fair share of carp and tench, WDAA fishing rights end at the caravan park fence. small car park.From here walk right along the bank of the old inlet and behind Codona's park where banks are quiet and wooded. The same building also houses Winsford Town Council. From here boats can access the river Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal, although there is a height limitation under the bridges in Winsford. The town used to be served by a second weekly paper, the Mid-Cheshire Chronicle, published by Trinity Mirror, but the title ceased publication on 30 September 2009.[26]. Why not make a day of it? Winsford railway station, on the Liverpool to Birmingham main line, is one mile (1.5km) east of the centre of the town, in Wharton. Roach,eels and perch also,with feeder or pole working best Meadow island is separated from the aerosol length by a small inlet, fairly deep and stinking black silt on the bottom, this is the remnants of the old river course. Just been having a argument with someone over the phone about Winsford Flash. Here the river is a wide shallow flash, and is classed as a still water hence fishing is allowed all year round. dawn till dusk only, night fishing is not available to day ticket holders. To me, it is a river venue so is closed to fishing. PAY ATTENTION TO THE PARKING RULES ON THE NOTICE BOARDS. WW-}. Skimmers and Roach the mainstay of the sport on the tip or pole ,and large perch patrol the walls. [15], Winsford's climate is temperate with few extremes. The fishing here can be good summer and winter, especially for the pike in winter, spinner or dead bait under the float working best. Part of Springer Nature. late 15thearly 17th cent. Be aware of the regular match bookings. Web1870s when Winsford Bottom Flash was formed. Harry talks us through his rigs and the baits that hes using. WebEnglish: Bottom Flash, Winsford. Postcode CW7 3AA. One of the most popular local stories is that St Chad's Church was built in Over Square, but the devil was so angry at the people's use of it that he decided to fly off with it. PubMedGoogle Scholar, Goudie, A., Gardner, R. (1992). You can park for free at the Rangers Office here and then pick up a shared walking and cycling path running north along the Weaver Navigation. 1 0 obj which was used as a barge dockyard and salt loading area. Evidence is all along the river of its Victorianhistory . Hi all. The mainstay of sport is for the match or pleasure angler seeking bream and skimmers, with good carp and pike moving through, from time to time. The southerly most point of navigation of the 'Weaver Navigation', (the canalised section of the river Weaver). Winsford from the air. These cash machines are near to FANTASTIC PIZZA AND KEBAB Restaurant . Fishing Available June 16th to March 14th 48 hour night fishing is allowed Andrew Goudie; Rita Gardner. Burleydam pool near Whitchurch = 12 The river now enters the Weaver navigation, deepening and here roach and bream make up the bulk of the match weights. WebThe Winsford Flashes (Top Flash, Middle Flash, and Bottom Flash, the largest) are three lakes along the course of the River Weaver, extending over some 200 acres (80 [36] This is the tallest building on the highest part of Over, so the spire can be seen for miles around. the Holbeach Range in eastern England, killing pilot 1st Lt. 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