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Burrs Weir on the River Irwell
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited KingdomEnglandNorth West EnglandGreater Manchester
Burrs Weir on the River Irwell
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51m
January 27, 2023
Hiking
The weir was constructed in the late 18th century to help control the river flow and increase the speed so that it could power the spinning mill at Burrs.
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Best routes near Burrs Weir on the River Irwell
4.7
(18)
50
hikers
3.75km
00:59
40m
40m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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3.7
(3)
95
hikers
5.72km
01:29
30m
30m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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4.6
(5)
40
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 150 m
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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h
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