Twechar Aqueduct
also called Shirva Aqueduct
Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath, Twechar G65 9LJ, United Kingdom
Twechar Aqueduct
is a minor waterways place
on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Main Line) between
Union Canal Junction (Junction of Forth and Clyde and Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canals) (11 miles and ½ furlongs
and 4 locks
to the east) and
Stockingfield Junction (Junction with the Port Dundas branch) (9 miles and 3½ furlongs
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Union Canal Junction is Twechar Bridge;
5 furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Stockingfield Junction is Tintock Aqueduct No 9;
6½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a small aqueduct or underbridge here which takes a stream under the canal.
| Auchinstarry Winding Hole | 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs | |
Auchinstarry Basin  | 2 miles, 2¾ furlongs | |
| Auchinstarry Bridge | 2 miles, 2¼ furlongs | |
| Auchinstarry Bridge (demolished) | 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs | |
| Twechar Bridge | 5 furlongs | |
| Twechar Aqueduct | ||
| Tintock Aqueduct No 9 | 6½ furlongs | |
| Auchendavie Aqueduct | 1 mile, 2 furlongs | |
| Hillhead Road Bridge | 2 miles, 3 furlongs | |
| Luggiebank Road Winding Hole | 2 miles, 3½ furlongs | |
| Luggie Aqueduct No 11 | 2 miles, 4½ furlongs | |
- Youtube — associated with Forth and Clyde Canal
- The official reopening of the canal
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Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Clyde Canal Junction
Luggiebank Road Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Clyde Canal Junction
Applecross Street Basin — 11 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
Travel to Stockingfield Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Firhill Road Basin (northern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Firhill Road Basin) to Firhill Road Basin (southern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Applecross Street Basin
Craighall Road Basin Western Winding Hole — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Stockingfield Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Firhill Road Basin (northern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Firhill Road Basin) to Firhill Road Basin (southern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Craighall Road Basin Western Winding Hole
Craighall Road Basin — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Stockingfield Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Firhill Road Basin (northern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Firhill Road Basin) to Firhill Road Basin (southern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Craighall Road Basin
Port Dundas Basin — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Stockingfield Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Firhill Road Basin (northern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Firhill Road Basin) to Firhill Road Basin (southern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Port Dundas Basin
In the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Auchinstarry Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Craigmarloch Basin — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Wyndford Lock Winding Hole — 5 miles away
On this waterway in the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Union Canal Junction — 11 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Falkirk Wheel Basin — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Falkirk Wheel Basin
Falkirk Top Lock Winding Hole — 12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Rough Castle Tunnel Winding Hole — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Rough Castle Tunnel Winding Hole
Lime Road Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Lime Road Bridge Winding Hole
Greenbank Aqueduct Arm — 12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Greenbank Aqueduct Arm
Greenbank Winding Hole — 12 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Greenbank Winding Hole
Walkers Bridge Winding Hole — 13 miles, 1½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Walkers Bridge Winding Hole
Glen Burn Winding Hole — 14 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Glen Burn Winding Hole
Huts Bridge Winding Hole — 14 miles, 4 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Huts Bridge Winding Hole
Reddingmuirhead Winding Hole — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Reddingmuirhead Winding Hole
Brightons Bridge Winding Hole — 16 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Brightons Bridge Winding HoleNo information
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rubbish disposal
chemical toilet disposal
self-operated pump-out
boatyard pump-out
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feeder from the Shawend Burn near Craigmarloch. The canal continues past Twechar, through Kirkintilloch and Bishopbriggs to the Maryhill area north of Glasgow
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