
Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
  the River Ribble (Ribble Link)
   with 
  the Lancaster Canal (Main Line).
 
  Ribble Link Lock No 9 (Sea lock with rotating gates)
  is on 
  the River Ribble (Ribble Link),
  2 miles and 3¼ furlongs
    and 8 locks
  to the west.
  Preston Terminus (Southern end of canal)
  is on 
  the Lancaster Canal (Main Line),
  1 mile and 4 furlongs
  to the east.
  Lodge Hill Junction (Junction with Lancaster Canal - Glasson Dock Branch)
  is on 
  the Lancaster Canal (Main Line),
  22 miles and 4¾ furlongs
  to the north.
  The nearest place in the direction of Ribble Link Lock No 9 is Ribble Link Junction Footbridge No 1;
  a few yards
   away.
   
  The nearest place in the direction of Preston Terminus is Cottam Mill House Bridge No 16;
  ¼ furlongs
   away.
   
  The nearest place in the direction of Lodge Hill Junction is Tom Benson Way Bridge Winding Hole;
  1½ furlongs
   away.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
You can wind here.
| Lancaster Canal (Main Line) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hollinshed Fold Bridge No 14 | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Hollingshead Fold Aqueduct | 4 furlongs | |
| Bexhill Road Winding Hole | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Ingolashes Bridge No 15 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Cottam Mill House Bridge No 16 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction | ||
| Tom Benson Way Bridge Winding Hole | 1½ furlongs | |
| Tom Benson Way Bridge No 16A | 1½ furlongs | |
| Cottam Hall Bridge No 17 | 3½ furlongs | |
| Lea Malt Kiln Bridge No 18 | 1 mile, ¼ furlongs | |
| Quaker's Bridge No 19 | 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs | |
| River Ribble (Ribble Link) | ||
| Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction | ||
| Ribble Link Junction Footbridge No 1 | a few yards | |
| Ribble Link Junction Basin | ¼ furlongs | |
| Ribble Link Staircase Public Art | ½ furlongs | |
| Ribble Link Staircase Locks Nos 1 to 3 | ½ furlongs | |
| Ribble Link Staircase Winding Hole | 1 furlong | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Preston Terminus
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 7¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Preston Terminus
In the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs  and 10 locks away
Travel  to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
St Mary's Marina — 14 miles, 5¼ furlongs  and 10 locks away
Travel  to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 18 miles, 3 furlongs  and 17 locks away
Travel  to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Burscough Bridge Wharf
In the direction of Tewitfield
Blackleach Lane Marina — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Swill Brook Basin — 5 miles, 6 furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Moss Lane Bridge No 63 — 15 miles, 3¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Ratcliffe Bridge No 75 — 19 miles, 4 furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of TewitfieldNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Preston Terminus
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 7¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Preston Terminus
In the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs  and 10 locks away
Travel  to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
Moss Bridge No 35 — 18 miles, 4½ furlongs  and 17 locks away
Travel  to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Moss Bridge No 35
In the direction of Tewitfield
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of TewitfieldNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Preston Terminus
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 7¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Preston Terminus
In the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs  and 10 locks away
Travel  to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
St Mary's Marina — 14 miles, 5¼ furlongs  and 10 locks away
Travel  to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 18 miles, 3 furlongs  and 17 locks away
Travel  to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Burscough Bridge Wharf
In the direction of Tewitfield
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of TewitfieldNearest place to turn
In the direction of Preston Terminus
Bexhill Road Winding Hole — 3¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Preston Terminus
Ashton Basin — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Preston Terminus
In the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Ribble Link Staircase Winding Hole — 1 furlong  and 3 locks away
On the River Ribble (Ribble Link) in the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Ribble Link Lock No 5 Winding Hole — 5¼ furlongs  and 4 locks away
On the River Ribble (Ribble Link) in the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Winding Hole above Lock No 8 — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs  and 7 locks away
On the River Ribble (Ribble Link) in the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
In the direction of Tewitfield
Tom Benson Way Bridge Winding Hole — 1½ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Ward's House Winding Hole No 1 — 2 miles, 2 furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Ward's House Winding Hole No 2 — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Salwick Hall Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Swill Brook Basin — 5 miles, 6 furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Moons Bridge Marina — 7 miles, 2¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Hollowforth Winding Hole — 7 miles, 3 furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Park Head Winding Hole — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
White Horse Winding Hole — 9 miles, 1½ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Catterall Bridge Winding Hole — 13 miles, ¾ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Greenhalgh Castle Bridge Winding Hole — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Dimples Bridge Winding Hole — 14 miles, 3¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
The Moorings Basin — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of Tewitfield
Kepple Lane Bridge Winding Hole — 15 miles, 1¾ furlongs  away
On the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) in the direction of TewitfieldNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs  and 10 locks away
Travel  to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary StationNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 14 miles, 5 furlongs  and 10 locks away
Travel  to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Fettlers Wharf Marina
St Mary's Marina — 14 miles, 5¼ furlongs  and 10 locks away
Travel  to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
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![Basin at the top end of the Ribble Link. Bridge 1 is in the centre (see [[3115269]]), with the Lancaster Canal junction just beyond.Lock 1 is out of picture to the right (see [[3115283]]). by Ian Taylor – 26 August 2012](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/11/52/3115277_0fe34eb9_120x120.jpg)







![Narrow boat sculpture. Stainless steel narrow boat on top of a 3m high weathering steel plinth, by Denis O'Connor.This was erected in 2014 by the top lock of the Ribble Link, to replace the Gauging the Ripple statue [[3100509]].See [[6081832]] for a close view. by Ian Taylor – 06 March 2019](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/08/18/6081829_4ea5a4ca_120x120.jpg)
![Gauging the Ripple. Oak statue by the top lock of the Ribble Link, by Thompson Dagnall. About 5m tall.According to the Lancashire Evening Post, it was known locally as the Ribble Piddler.Whether this contributed to the leg rot that caused its removal in January 2008 is not known.Also see [[15473]] and [[22050]] . by Ian Taylor – May 2003](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/05/3100509_b0a97e7e_120x120.jpg)

![Canal Builders. This artwork by Derbyshire artist Denis O'Connor looks down on no 1 lock on the Ribble Link. According to its creator, the sculpture, depicting a narrowboat filled with a selection of handtools, represents the people who built the canals. Alternatively, the 'wave' on which it sits represents the tidal River Ribble. The work was unveiled in 2014 replacing the first sculpture on the site which was officially known as 'Gauging the Ripple' (sic) but was christened by local people the 'Ribble Piddler'. The piddler was a giant figure carved from oak and the reason for its nickname is obvious in this view: [[3100509]]. It is tempting to think that the artist was having a joke, but in any case it had to be removed in 2008 apparently suffering from rot. by Stephen McKay – 25 April 2023](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/46/85/7468504_5cd1f273_120x120.jpg)
![Lock 1, Ribble Link. The top lock, which is one of a staircase of 3.On the left is the plinth where a wooden statue used to stand. See [[3100509]]. by Ian Taylor – 26 August 2012](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/36/3103669_0d581b4c_120x120.jpg)
![Bridge no. 16 on the Lancaster Canal. This picture is part of a series. Next is at [[596814]]. by Patrick – 14 October 2007](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/photos/59/68/596811_6522d430_120x120.jpg)
![Narrow boat sculpture. Stainless steel narrow boat on top of a 3m high weathering steel plinth, by Denis O'Connor.See [[5913795]] & [[6081829]] for general views. by Ian Taylor – 06 March 2019](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/08/18/6081832_c6b32b4f_120x120.jpg)







