Backford Bridge Winding Hole
A41, Moston CH1 6PF, United Kingdom
Backford Bridge Winding Hole
is a minor waterways place
on the Shropshire Union Canal (Wirral Line - Main Line) between
River Dee Branch Junction (Junction with the Shropshire Union (Chester Canal) and the River Dee Branch) (3 miles and ¼ furlongs
to the south) and
Ellesmere Port Upper Basin (5 miles and 2¾ furlongs
and 2 locks
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of River Dee Branch Junction is Backford Bridge No 133;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Ellesmere Port Upper Basin is Site of Caughall Pipe Bridge;
4¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
You can wind here.
| Mollington Bridge No 130 | 1 mile, 5½ furlongs | |
| Knolls Bridge No 131 | 1 mile, 3 furlongs | |
Mollington Visitor Moorings  | 1 mile, ¾ furlongs | |
| Railway Bridge No 132 | 4½ furlongs | |
| Backford Bridge No 133 | a few yards | |
| Backford Bridge Winding Hole | ||
| Site of Caughall Pipe Bridge | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Caughall Bridge No 134 | 6¾ furlongs | |
| Caughall Visitor Moorings (Chester Zoo) | 7¼ furlongs | |
| Wervin New Hall Pipe Bridges | 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs | |
| Craughton Wharf | 1 mile, 5½ furlongs | |
Amenities here
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Ellesmere Port Junction
Ellesmere Port Visitor Moorings — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ellesmere Port Junction
Salthouse Dock — 11 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) 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
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Weaver Mouth, then on the River Weaver (Weston Marsh Lock Line) to Weston Marsh Lock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Dutton Locks No 4 — 19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Weaver Mouth, then on the River Weaver (Weston Marsh Lock Line) to Weston Marsh Lock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Dutton Locks No 4
Litherland Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) 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 River Dee Branch Junction
Taylor's Boatyard Drydock — 3 miles, ½ furlongs away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Taylor's Boatyard Drydock
C&RT Water Point (Chester) — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to C&RT Water Point (Chester)
Water Point (Christleton) — 5 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Water Point (Christleton)
Tattenhall Marina — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Tattenhall Marina
Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31 — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31
Calveley Service Station — 17 miles, 1½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service StationNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Ellesmere Port Junction
Salthouse Dock — 11 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) 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
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Weaver Mouth, then on the River Weaver (Weston Marsh Lock Line) to Weston Marsh Lock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Litherland Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) 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 River Dee Branch Junction
St Martin's Way Bridge No 123J — 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to St Martin's Way Bridge No 123J
Tattenhall Marina — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Tattenhall Marina
Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31 — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31
Calveley Service Station — 17 miles, 1½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service StationNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Ellesmere Port Junction
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Weaver Mouth, then on the River Weaver (Weston Marsh Lock Line) to Weston Marsh Lock Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Litherland Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) 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 River Dee Branch Junction
Dee Branch Top Lock Footbridge — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Dee Branch) to Dee Branch Top Lock Footbridge
Tattenhall Marina — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Tattenhall Marina
Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31 — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31
Calveley Service Station — 17 miles, 1½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service Station
Barbridge Marina — 19 miles and 14 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge MarinaNearest place to turn
In the direction of Ellesmere Port Junction
Stanney Mill Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ellesmere Port Junction
Stanlow Winding Hole — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ellesmere Port Junction
Winding Hole above Ellesmere Port Locks — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ellesmere Port Junction
Ellesmere Port Upper Basin — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ellesmere Port Junction
Ellesmere Port Lower Basin — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ellesmere Port Junction
Ellesmere Port Junction — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ellesmere Port Junction
Salthouse Dock — 11 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) 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
Sutton Weir Exit — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Weaver Mouth, then on the River Weaver (Old River) to Sutton Weir Exit
Stanley Dock — 12 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) 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
Stanley Dock Cut Junction — 12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) 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
Eldonian Village — 13 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) 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 Eldonian Village
In the direction of River Dee Branch Junction
River Dee Branch Junction — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Dee Branch Junction
Tower Wharf Visitor Moorings — 3 miles, ¾ furlongs away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Tower Wharf Visitor Moorings
Cow Lane Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Cow Lane Bridge Winding Hole
River Dee Junction — 3 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Dee Branch) to River Dee Junction
Quarry Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Quarry Bridge Winding Hole
Egg Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 2 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Egg Bridge Winding Hole
Crows Nest Bridge Winding Hole — 10 miles, 6 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Crows Nest Bridge Winding Hole
Beeston Castle Winding Hole — 13 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Beeston Castle Winding Hole
Hand Green Winding Hole — 14 miles and 9 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Hand Green Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Ellesmere Port Junction
Litherland Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Port Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) 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 River Dee Branch Junction
Dee Branch Top Lock Footbridge — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Dee Branch) to Dee Branch Top Lock Footbridge
Calveley Service Station — 17 miles, 1½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service StationNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of River Dee Branch Junction
Golden Nook Farm Moorings — 9 miles, 4½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Golden Nook Farm Moorings
Tattenhall Marina — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Tattenhall Marina
Beeston Castle Wharf — 14 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Beeston Castle Wharf
Bunbury Bridge No 105 — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Dee Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Bunbury Bridge No 105Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[Ellesmere Canal]
Chester following the course of a natural river valley that encompasses Backford Brook and the Bache valley. The canal enters Chester Basin (wharf) at the