WDAA Maps Directions & Special Rules

WDAA Maps Directions & Special Rules

Upper Weaver Lea Green Lane Head towards Church Minshull on Swanlow Lane from Winsford. Pass over narrow bridge crossing Ash Brook and through an S bend. Turn next left into Lea Green Lane (you will see CCTV cameras mounted on a pole at the entrance). Follow road down to the bottom of the lane. There is no car park for this venue so please park your car at the side of the road taking care not to obstruct farmer s access to fields. Walk down to the end of the lane and turn left (downhill) and through the gate. Access to the other side of the river is via the Hunting Bridge (please remember to close both gates).

Top Flash Head towards Church Minshull on Swanlow Lane from Winsford. Turn left at a small sign for John Bownes Ltd and Bowland Tractors, (just before the Raven Pub) there is also a small red letter box as you make the turn. Proceed down the lane for approximately 0.6 mile. As you get to a fork in the road turn left over the cattle grid and continue on for approximately 0.4 mile and park to the right side of the bungalow as you look at it. Do not drive into the farm yard. Walk past the bungalow towards the farm and turn right over a cattle grid. Special Rules: (i) No fishing before 6.30am. Finishing time June to September 10pm and from October to March 7pm. (ii) National river closed season applies on this water. (iii) No member must pass the sign in the access road before 6.30am. (iv) Parking rules are displayed on both upper and lower car park notice boards. No more than 8 cars are allowed to park by the water. (v) Poolside parking ONLY allowed from June to September. From October to March parking ONLY allowed in the top car park. Night anglers must park their vehicles in the top car park at all times but may use the lower car-park to unload tackle. (vi) Do not drive down to the pool in wet conditions The owner does not want vehicles getting stuck. (vii) Three rods may be used between 1st October and 1st March. If you are fishing with three rods you MUST by law also purchase two EA rod licences.

Upper Weaver to Bottom Flash Head towards Church Minshull on Swanlow Lane from Winsford. Turn left at a small sign for John Bownes Ltd and Bowland Tractors, (just before the Raven Pub) there is also a small red letter box as you make the turn. Proceed down the lane for approximately 0.6 mile. As you get to a fork in the road turn left over the cattle grid and continue on for approximately 0.4 mile and park to the right side of the bungalow as you look at it. Do not drive into the farm yard. Kitchen Meadow and Millfields Walk through farmyard and turn left at Weaver Hall, then take 1st access gate on right hand side to Kitchen Meadow and then on to Millfields. Anglers should note that the owners of these lengths do not accept any liability whatsoever for damage to property or injury to persons who may be angling or gaining access for angling, consequently all use of these facilities is at members own risk. Rear of Top Flash Access is the same as for Top Flash.

Rilshaw Meadows Access is from Rilshaw Lane (off Station Road) Ways Green Meadows Access is via the public footpath at the bottom of Weaver Street along riverbank on the opposite side of the river to the Marina car park and over the stile. Marina Access is from the Marina car park situated off the dual carriageway section of the A54.

River Weaver Aerosol and Meadow Island Sections Follow signs for Whitegate from traffic island over the river in Winsford into Bradford Road. Shortly after Royal Mail offices you will see two car parks on either side of the road. Park in either and proceed down to river over stile. Red Lion Section Access is from the rear of the Red Lion pub along the Weaver Parkway paths. Ferry Steps Section Access is from the rear of the Red Lion pub and also from the Weaver Parkway paths from the Morrisons roundabout and Weaver Valley Road.

Lower Weaver/National Pool Follow signs for Northwich from traffic island over the river in Winsford to Morrisons roundabout. At this roundabout take the first exit and drive past Wickes DIY and Fords of Winsford. You will come to a gate on the left, for which you will need a key - see below*. You can then drive down to the car park on the river bank. * Details of how to obtain a key can be found on: www.winsford-anglers.org.uk If you don t have access to the internet, details can be obtained from the Ranger s Office at Weaver Valley Road, Winsford. When fishing please remember to close the gate behind you every time you pass through it.

Newbridge & Newbridge Pool Follow signs for Whitegate from traffic island over the river in Winsford into Bradford Road. After Salt Works the road narrows and you will see signs for a narrow bridge. Just before this bridge turn right and follow road down to the river and over New Bridge. You can park on either side of the river. Special Rules (Newbridge Pool): (i) 12 months fishing from April 1st to May 31st for working party members only. (ii) Members only no day tickets allowed. (iii) Gate key is required for access - see below* (iv) No fires allowed. (v) No lights, except for baiting up. (vi) Offenders will be subject to Rule 13. * Details of how to obtain a key can be found on: www.winsford-anglers.org.uk Car Parking at Newbridge Pool Night anglers are allowed to park their cars inside the gate at Newbridge Pool provided there is sufficient room to do so, this is done in a safe manner and does not cause obstruction to others. Cars are ONLY allowed inside the gate from dusk until the following morning when they must be removed by 09.00 hours. Cars MUST NOT be parked inside the gate throughout the day. Failure to adhere to these restrictions may result in disciplinary action being taken.

Tommy s Hole Follow signs for Whitegate from traffic island over the river in Winsford into Bradford Road. Continue over narrow bridge and through sharp left hand bend. You may park in the small car park on the right, opposite Bradford Mill House. From there follow the public footpath signs and cross the fields to the pool. 12 months fishing allowed on this water.

New Pool From Winsford, follow the signs for Whitegate. You will enter the village either via Mill Lane or Cinder Hill. From Mill Lane turn right into Newpool Lane. You will pass a church and go through a tight left hand bend. Turn left into the car park shortly after the bend. Special Rules: (i) A daily limit of 20 Anglers. (ii) 12 months angling allowed. (iii) No keep nets allowed for pleasure angling. (iv) Affiliated Clubs may book matches on the pool on Wednesdays and Thursdays. (v) The is no fishing at the far end of the lake. (vi) From 1st April to 31st May, working party members only. (vii) See the inside front cover of this permit for angling times. (vii) Gate key is required for access - see below* * Details of how to obtain a key can be found on: www.winsford-anglers.org.uk

Rookery Pool The gated car park for the pool is found approximately a quarter of a mile past New Pool in the direction of Hartford on the right hand side. Special Rules: (i) A daily limit of 6 Anglers. (ii) 12 months angling allowed. (iii) No keep nets allowed for pleasure angling. (iv) Fishing is from designated pegs only. (v) From 1st April to 31st May, working party members only. (vi) The access route from the car park is around the 7th tee and follow the left hand fence line down to the pool. (vii) Due to the sensitivity of this water we ask that members pay particular attention to the rules regarding litter and fires (viii) Gate key is required for access - see below* * Details of how to obtain a key can be found on: www.winsford-anglers.org.uk DO NOT WALK ACROSS THE TEE OR ENCROACH ONTO THE FAIRWAY. ANY MEMBER CAUGHT OR REPORTED FOR CROSSING THE GOLF COURSE WILL BE BANNED FROM THE ASSOCIATION

Marton Hole From Winsford, follow the signs for Whitegate and then the signs for Whitegate Station. After traffic lights turn left into Whitegate Station and into car park. Walk right along Whitegate Way for a few hundred yards and you will see a stile on your right. Follow the footpath down to the lake. Special Rules: (i) Access via Whitegate Station only. (ii) From 1st April to 31st May, working party members only. (iii) Proper access must be made to all waters as shown in the official Association maps. See the inside front cover of this permit for angling times. (iv) Fishing is only permitted from the bank shown on the map with a dotted line. All other banks are out of bounds, due to their dangerous conditions and constant subsidence. (v) The water at this venue is extremely deep and the banks are very steep - junior members should be accompanied by a senior at all times.

The Ocean From the centre of Winsford turn into Grange Lane (Verdin Exchange on the corner). Follow the road down to car parks at the bottom - park considerately as there is a clamping policy for wrongly parked cars! Access to the water is via the golf course. A new access road and car park nearer to the water is under discussion - so watch this space! Special Rules: (i) A daily limit of 14 anglers fishing from official swims only. (ii) Correct access to be used at all times. (iii) 12 months fishing allowed. (iv) For your own personal safety from mishit golf balls you should always fish under an umbrella. (v) Fishing is not permitted beyond the 11th tee on the golf course or between the limit boards displayed in the lake. (vi) See the inside front cover of this permit for angling times. NO NIGHT FISHING ALLOWED ON THE OCEAN

Wyvern House Pool - Juniors only From the centre of Winsford turn into Dingle Lane. At the roundabout take the second exit into The Drumber. At the next roundabout take the second exit again. Wyvern House Pool is situated on the next road on your left. Special Rules: (i) Only to be fished by juveniles accompanied by adults. (ii) All litter and line is to be removed from your peg before and after fishing. You will be held responsible for any litter found in or near your peg. (iii) Do not aggravate, pester or generally annoy the swans, ducks or whatever other wildlife is around. (iv) Maximum line strength to be used is 5lbs. (v) Only float fishing is allowed. (vi) There is a daily limit of 10 anglers only. (vii) Angling from marked pegs only. (viii) Barbless hooks only and non bigger than a size 14 to be used. (ix) Please respect the high profile surroundings as we are only allowed to fish this water if we satisfy the Council that we are responsible anglers. If we do not treat the wildlife and surroundings with respect we will lose the rights to fish here. It's your choice - abuse it and lose it! (x) The pool is now open all year round for angling.

River Dane (Middlewich) From Winsford follow signs for Middlewich via Station Road (A54). After entering Middlewich, turn left at the first mini roundabout into Croxton Lane (A530). After the garden centre on your left you will see a roadside car park on your left. Follow the signs for rubbish tip down to canal bank. Walk down the canal towpath to the aqueduct. Access to the river is from the left of the towpath. Alternatively walk along the A530 over the canal bridge to the bridge over the Dane. Fishing is allowed from the right hand bank upstream, as far as King Street bridge. Special Rules: (i) This water is now a members only water and consequently no day tickets will be sold.

South Cheshire Trent and Mersey Canal share scheme. 12 months fishing from Red Shale carpark, bridge 160 Moss Lane Elworth to Bridge 167 Kings Lock Booth Lane Middlewich

Bridge 167 Kings Lock, Booth Lane Middlewich Bridge 160 Moss Lane Elworth