Lathom Junction
Junction with Leeds and Liverpool - Rufford Branch
Towpath, Lathom L40 4BF, United Kingdom
Lathom Junction is a complicated waterways junction.
Early plans of what would become the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) were drawn up by John Smeaton in 1876 but problems with Swansea Tunnel caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1782. In 1955 the Conway and Rhondda Canal built a branch to join at Nantwich. The four mile section between Southton and Northcorn was closed in 1888 after a breach at Eastworth. "1000 Miles on The Inland Waterways" by Henry Harding describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Ambersford Aqueduct.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) was built by Exuperius Picking Junior and opened on 17 September 1816. The canal joined the sea near Taunford. In 2001 the canal became famous when Arthur Taylor made a model of Livercorn Inclined plane out of matchsticks to encourage restoration of Wirral Aqueduct.
Lathom Junction
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan)
with
the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch).
Stanley Dock Cut Junction
is on
the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan),
24 miles
to the southwest.
Appley Locks (western entrance) (Western entrance to old two lock route)
is on
the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan),
4 miles and 3¾ furlongs
to the east.
Chapel Bridge No 7 (Rufford )
is on
the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch),
3 miles
and 7 locks
to the northeast.
The nearest place in the direction of Stanley Dock Cut Junction is Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (Ormskirk to Preston) Bridge No 32B;
3¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Appley Locks (western entrance) is Glover's Swing Bridge No 33;
1¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Chapel Bridge No 7 is Junction Bridge No 1;
a few yards
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
You can wind here.
| Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) | ||
|---|---|---|
New Lane Swing Bridge No 31  | 1 mile, 6¾ furlongs | |
| Crabtree Swing Bridge No 32 | 1 mile, 4½ furlongs | |
| Burscough Bridge | 6½ furlongs | |
Burscough Bridge Wharf    | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (Ormskirk to Preston) Bridge No 32B | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Lathom Junction | ||
| Glover's Swing Bridge No 33 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Briars Brook Aqueduct No 12 | 2¼ furlongs | |
Ring O' Bells PH (Lathom)  | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Ring O'Bells Lane Bridge No 34 | 5 furlongs | |
| Moss Pipe Bridge | 6¾ furlongs | |
| Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) | ||
| Lathom Junction | ||
| Junction Bridge No 1 | a few yards | |
| Lathom Locks No 1 Swing Bridge | ¼ furlongs | |
| Lathom Locks No 1 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Lathom Locks No 1 Footbridge | ½ furlongs | |
| Lathom Lock No 2 | ¾ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (Ormskirk to Preston) Bridge No 32B
Burscough Junction Station
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Dean Locks No 90 — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Pottery Changeline Bridge — 10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Bottom Lock No 87 — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Plank Lane Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, ¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Visitor Moorings
Wigan Top Lock Services — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 17 miles and 27 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to White Bear Marina (Adlington)
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
St Mary's Marina — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 18 miles, 4 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the River Douglas to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 6¼ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Scarisbrick Marina — 4 miles, 6 furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Dicconson's Bridge No 17 — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian VillageNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Moss Bridge No 35 — 7¾ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Bottom Lock No 87 — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Plank Lane Pump Out — 15 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out
Withington Lane Bridge No 58 — 12 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Withington Lane Bridge No 58
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 18 miles, 4 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the River Douglas to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Top Lock Services — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
St Mary's Marina — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 18 miles, 4 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the River Douglas to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 6¼ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian VillageNearest place to turn
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Parbold Spur — 3 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Appley Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Winding Hole below Dean Locks — 6 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Crooke Underground Canal — 7 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Ell Meadow Winding Hole — 8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Pier Junction — 10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Marsh Meadow Winding Hole — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton Junction
St Mary's Marina — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 2 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Bank Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Tarleton Boat Yard — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton Junction
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Great Score Winding Hole — 2 miles, 1¼ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Scarisbrick Winding Hole — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Halsall Warehouse Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Halsall Hill Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Downholland Winding Hole — 9 miles, ½ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Jackson's Bridge Farm Winding Hole — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Lydiate Winding Hole — 11 miles, ½ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Melling Winding Hole — 13 miles, 6½ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Aintree Winding Hole — 15 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian VillageNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Plank Lane Pump Out — 15 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out
Wigan Top Lock Services — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
Ellerbeck Narrowboats Wharf — 17 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Ellerbeck Narrowboats Wharf
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Wigan Junction
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 17 miles and 27 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to White Bear Marina (Adlington)
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
St Mary's Marina — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 2 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) in the direction of Tarleton Junction
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Scarisbrick Marina — 4 miles, 6 furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian VillageDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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