Bridgewater Canal Junction (closed)
Gilbert House 14-37, 14-37 Old Coach Road, Runcorn WA7 1NJ, United Kingdom
Bridgewater Canal Junction (closed)
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line)
with
the Bridgewater Canal (Runcorn Locks Branch).
Delamere Dock Entrance (Entrance to Weaver Navigation)
is on
the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line),
5½ furlongs
to the southwest.
Walton Junction (Junction of Manchester Ship Canal Main Line and Walton Lock Branch)
is on
the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line),
7 miles and 1½ furlongs
to the east.
Original Junction with the Runcorn and Weston Canal
is on
the Bridgewater Canal (Runcorn Locks Branch),
¾ furlongs
and 2 locks
to the east.
The nearest place in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance is Runcorn Docks;
1½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Walton Junction is Runcorn Railway Bridge;
3 furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Original Junction with the Runcorn and Weston Canal is Runcorn Locks Branch Lock No 1;
½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weston Point Docks | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Delamere Dock Entrance | 5½ furlongs | |
| Weston Point Salt Works (ICI) | 5¼ furlongs | |
| Runcorn Lay-by | 4½ furlongs | |
| Runcorn Docks | 1½ furlongs | |
| Bridgewater Canal Junction (closed) | ||
| Runcorn Railway Bridge | 3 furlongs | |
| Widnes Bridge | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Old Quay Lock | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Old Quay Swing Bridge | 1 mile, 1 furlong | |
| ICI Wharf (General Chemicals) | 1 mile, 3½ furlongs | |
| Bridgewater Canal (Runcorn Locks Branch) | ||
| Bridgewater Canal Junction (closed) | ||
| Runcorn Locks Branch Lock No 1 | ½ furlongs | |
| Bridgewater House | ½ furlongs | |
| Original Junction with the Runcorn and Weston Canal | ¾ furlongs | |
| Runcorn Locks Branch Lock No 2 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Runcorn Locks Branch Lock No 3 | 1 furlong | |
Originally access to the Bridgewater canal was via Bridgewater Locks which were closed in 1966
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Dutton Locks No 4 — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Dutton Locks No 4
Ellesmere Port Visitor Moorings — 9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to Ellesmere Port Visitor Moorings
Acton Swing Bridge — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Acton Swing Bridge
Salthouse Dock — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Mersey - Ship Canal Junction, then on the River Mersey (Tidal Section) to Mersey - South Docks Junction, then on the Liverpool South Docks to Salthouse Dock
Anderton Services — 14 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Northwich Town Service Station — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Northwich Town Service Station
Taylor's Boatyard Drydock — 17 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Taylor's Boatyard Drydock
Oakwood Marina — 19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
C&RT Water Point (Chester) — 18 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to C&RT Water Point (Chester)
Litherland Visitor Moorings — 19 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Mersey - Ship Canal Junction, then on the River Mersey (Tidal Section) to Mersey - South Docks Junction, then on the Liverpool South Docks to Salthouse Dock, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Liverpool Link) to Stanley Dock, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Stanley Dock Branch) to Stanley Dock Cut Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Litherland Visitor Moorings
Water Point (Christleton) — 19 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Water Point (Christleton)
In the direction of Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn)
Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn), then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Ye Olde Number 3 Transit MooringsNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Acton Swing Bridge — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Acton Swing Bridge
Salthouse Dock — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Mersey - Ship Canal Junction, then on the River Mersey (Tidal Section) to Mersey - South Docks Junction, then on the Liverpool South Docks to Salthouse Dock
Anderton Services — 14 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Oakwood Marina — 19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
St Martin's Way Bridge No 123J — 17 miles, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to St Martin's Way Bridge No 123J
Litherland Visitor Moorings — 19 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Mersey - Ship Canal Junction, then on the River Mersey (Tidal Section) to Mersey - South Docks Junction, then on the Liverpool South Docks to Salthouse Dock, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Liverpool Link) to Stanley Dock, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Stanley Dock Branch) to Stanley Dock Cut Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Litherland Visitor MooringsNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Anderton Services — 14 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Northwich Town Service Station — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Northwich Town Service Station
Dee Branch Top Lock Footbridge — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Dee Branch) to Dee Branch Top Lock Footbridge
Oakwood Marina — 19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Litherland Visitor Moorings — 19 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Mersey - Ship Canal Junction, then on the River Mersey (Tidal Section) to Mersey - South Docks Junction, then on the Liverpool South Docks to Salthouse Dock, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Liverpool Link) to Stanley Dock, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Stanley Dock Branch) to Stanley Dock Cut Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Litherland Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn)
Oughtrington Wharf — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn), then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Oughtrington WharfNearest place to turn
In the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
Sutton Weir Exit — 4 miles, 7¾ furlongs away
Travel to Weaver Mouth, then on the River Weaver (Old River) to Sutton Weir Exit
Ellesmere Port Junction — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs away
On the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
Ellesmere Port Lower Basin — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to Ellesmere Port Lower Basin
Ellesmere Port Upper Basin — 9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to Ellesmere Port Upper Basin
Winding Hole above Ellesmere Port Locks — 9 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to Winding Hole above Ellesmere Port Locks
Stanlow Winding Hole — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to Stanlow Winding Hole
Stanney Mill Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles and 3 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to Stanney Mill Bridge Winding Hole
Salthouse Dock — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Mersey - Ship Canal Junction, then on the River Mersey (Tidal Section) to Mersey - South Docks Junction, then on the Liverpool South Docks to Salthouse Dock
Backford Bridge Winding Hole — 14 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to Backford Bridge Winding Hole
Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver) — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver)
Anderton Winding Hole — 13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Winding Hole
Anderton Marina — 14 miles, 1½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Marina
In the direction of Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn)
Waterloo Bridge Winding Hole — 3¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn), then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Waterloo Bridge Winding Hole
Victoria Arm Junction — 6¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn), then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Victoria Arm Junction
Preston Brook Marina — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn), then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Preston Brook Marina
Preston Brook - Waters Meeting — 4 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn), then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting
Preston Brook Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn), then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook Winding Hole
Moorfield Winding Hole — 6 miles, 7½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn), then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Moorfield Winding Hole
Dutton Stop Winding Hole — 6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn), then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Dutton Stop Winding Hole
Dutton Hall Winding Hole — 7 miles, 7 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn), then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Dutton Hall Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
Anderton Services — 14 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Northwich Town Service Station — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Northwich Town Service Station
Dee Branch Top Lock Footbridge — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Dee Branch) to Dee Branch Top Lock Footbridge
Litherland Visitor Moorings — 19 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Mersey - Ship Canal Junction, then on the River Mersey (Tidal Section) to Mersey - South Docks Junction, then on the Liverpool South Docks to Salthouse Dock, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Liverpool Link) to Stanley Dock, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Stanley Dock Branch) to Stanley Dock Cut Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Litherland Visitor MooringsNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
Anderton Marina — 14 miles, 1½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Delamere Dock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Marina
In the direction of Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn)
Bartington Wharf — 8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn), then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bartington Wharf
Oughtrington Wharf — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waterloo Bridge (Runcorn), then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Oughtrington WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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