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Whatcroft Flash

 
Whatcroft Lane, Bostock Green CW9 7SG, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 398 yards away.
 
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Whatcroft Flash is a minor waterways place on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) between Middlewich Junction (Junction of Trent and Mersey Canal Main Line with Wardle Lock Branch leading to Shropshire Union Middlewich Branch) (4 miles and 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks to the southeast) and Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey) (5 miles and 7 furlongs to the northwest).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Middlewich Junction is Railway Bridge No 180A; 1¾ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey) is Oakwood Marina; 3 furlongs away.

Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), mooring pins are needed. A wide expanse of water. very quiet rural mooring.

You can wind here.

Bramble Cuttings2 miles, 1¼ furlongs
Murder Bridge No 1771 mile, 6 furlongs
Richardson's Bridge No 1781 mile, 1½ furlongs
Lodge Bridge No 1796¾ furlongs
Railway Bridge No 180A1¾ furlongs
Whatcroft Flash
Oakwood Marina3 furlongs
Billinge Green Bridge No 1814½ furlongs
Park Farm Marina6 furlongs
Billinge Green Pipe Bridges6½ furlongs
Orchard Marina1 mile
 
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Preston Brook

Oakwood Marina3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Anderton Services5 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Northwich Town Service Station7 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Northwich Town Service Station
Acton Swing Bridge10 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Acton Swing Bridge
Dutton Locks No 411 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Dutton Locks No 4
Winsford Marina13 miles and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Winsford Marina
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge15 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge

In the direction of Middlewich Junction

Middlewich Big Lock No 753 miles, 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Town Wharf3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Junction4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Wharf10 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf
Venetian Marina13 miles and 7 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston Lock No 113 miles, ¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Cholmondeston Lock No 1
Calveley Service Station16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service Station
Nantwich Services17 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Nantwich Services
Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 3117 miles, 1½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31
Hurleston Services16 miles and 12 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Hurleston Services
Swanley Bridge Marina17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Swanley Bridge Marina
Red Bull Services16 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)17 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Preston Brook

Oakwood Marina3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Anderton Services5 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Acton Swing Bridge10 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Acton Swing Bridge
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge15 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge

In the direction of Middlewich Junction

Wheelock Wharf10 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf
Calveley Service Station16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service Station
Nantwich Basin Entrance17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nantwich Services17 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Nantwich Services
Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 3117 miles, 1½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31
Red Bull Services16 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)17 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Preston Brook

Oakwood Marina3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Anderton Services5 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Northwich Town Service Station7 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Northwich Town Service Station
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge15 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge

In the direction of Middlewich Junction

Wheelock Wharf10 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf
Barbridge Marina14 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Marina
Calveley Service Station16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service Station
Nantwich Services17 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Nantwich Services
Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 3117 miles, 1½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31
Swanley Bridge Marina17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Swanley Bridge Marina
Red Bull Services16 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)17 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Preston Brook

Oakwood Marina3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Park Farm Marina6 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
School Lane Winding Hole1 mile, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Wincham Winding Hole3 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Anderton Marina5 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Anderton Winding Hole5 miles, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver)
Barnton Tunnel (eastern entrance)6 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Bradley Meadow Winding Hole8 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Northwich Drydock8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Hunt's Lock Back Channel) to Northwich Drydock On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Bartington Winding Hole9 miles, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Dutton Hall Winding Hole10 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook

In the direction of Middlewich Junction

Croxton Flash2 miles, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Harbutt's Field Winding Hole3 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Winding Hole3 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Dry Dock4 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Junction4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Winding Hole above King's Lock4 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Winding Hole above King's Lock

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Preston Brook

Anderton Marina5 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook
Bartington Wharf9 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Brook

In the direction of Middlewich Junction

Andersen Boats Wharf4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Aqueduct Marina11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Aqueduct Marina
Nantwich Basin Entrance17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nantwich Marina Wharf17 miles, 6 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Nantwich Marina Wharf
Bunbury Bridge No 10517 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Bunbury Bridge No 105
Swanley Bridge Marina17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Swanley Bridge Marina
Beeston Castle Wharf19 miles and 13 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Beeston Castle Wharf
Heritage Narrowboats19 miles, 5½ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Heritage Narrowboats
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