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Fishpond Lock Overflow Sluice

 
Bullough Lane, Leeds LS26 0JY, United Kingdom
 

Fishpond Lock Overflow Sluice is on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) between Rotherham and Brench.

The Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) was built by Thomas Telford and opened on 17 September 1876. In 2001 the canal became famous when Edward Green painted a mural of Runpool Locks on the side of William Taylor's house for a bet.

Information about the place
Fishpond Lock Overflow Sluice is a minor waterways place on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) between Castleford Junction (Junction of the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) and the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line)) (5 miles and 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks to the east) and Leeds Dock Entrance (3 miles and 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks to the west).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Castleford Junction is Fishpond Lock No 4; ½ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Leeds Dock Entrance is Site of Bullough Bridge; 1¼ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

Swillington Bridge Pipe Bridge1 mile, 1½ furlongs
Swillington Bridge1 mile, 1½ furlongs
Woodlesford Lock No 5  7½ furlongs
Woodlesford Lock Visitor Moorings 6½ furlongs
Fishpond Lock No 4 ½ furlongs
Fishpond Lock Overflow Sluice
Site of Bullough Bridge1¼ furlongs
Rothwell Field Bridge No 7b4¼ furlongs
Rothwell Motorway Bridge5½ furlongs
Pontefract Road Pipe Bridge1 mile, ½ furlongs
Stourton wharf 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs
 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 Bus stop (Springhead Road)
 Bus stop (Springhead Road)

Amenities nearby at Site of Bullough Bridge

 Costcutter
 Bus stop (Cross Avenue)
 Bus stop (Cross Avenue)
 Bus stop (Lakeside Way)
 Bus stop (Styebank Lane Leeds Rd)

Amenities nearby at Fishpond Lock No 4

 Tesco
 Cashpoint
 Leeds Rd Tesco
 Tesco Fuel
 Bus stop (Beckside Crescent)
 Bus stop (Churchfield Lane)
 Bus stop (Park Lane)
 Bus stop (Sandyacres)
 Bus stop (Sixth Avenue)
 Bus stop (Sixth Avenue)
 Bus stop (Styebank Lane)
 
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Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Fishpond Lock No 4 — ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Woodlesford Lock No 5 — 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina — 2 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Lock No 7 — 2 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Bulholme Lock No 10 — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bulholme Lock No 10
Woodnook Lock No 6 — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Woodnook Lock No 6
Fairies Hill Moorings — 7 miles, 6 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
King's Road Lock No 3 — 9 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to King's Road Lock No 3
Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11 — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11
Stanley Ferry Water Point — 10 miles, 6 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Water Point
Ramsdens Swing Bridge — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Swing Bridge
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Bank Dole Lock No 1 — 12 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Bank Dole Lock No 1
Beal Bridge — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal Bridge
Beal Lock No 2 — 15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal Lock No 2
Whitley Lock No 12 — 16 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Whitley Lock No 12

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Leeds Dock Visitor Moorings — 3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Leeds Dock Entrance, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Leeds Dock) to Leeds Dock Visitor Moorings
Leeds Visitor Moorings — 4 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Visitor Moorings
Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 5 — 5 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 5

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Woodlesford Lock No 5 — 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina — 2 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings — 10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings
Ramsdens Swing Bridge — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Swing Bridge
Whitley Lock No 12 — 16 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Whitley Lock No 12
Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station — 18 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Leeds Basin — 4 miles, 4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Basin
Dobson Locks Services — 13 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Lemonroyd Marina — 2 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Fairies Hill Moorings — 7 miles, 6 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Whitley Lock No 12 — 16 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Whitley Lock No 12
Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station — 18 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Dobson Locks Services — 13 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Fleet Lane Arm — 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Lock Weir Exit — 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Bulholme Lock Weir Exit — 6 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bulholme Lock Weir Exit
Fairies Hill Lock Arm — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Arm
Stanley Ferry Marina — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Marina
Ferrybridge Lock Visitor Mooring — 11 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Ferrybridge Lock Visitor Mooring
Bank Dole Lock Junction — 12 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Bank Dole Lock Junction
Wakefield Weir Entrance — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Wakefield Weir Entrance
Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance
Broad Cut Weir Entrance — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Broad Cut Weir Entrance
Waller Bridge Winding Hole — 16 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Waller Bridge Winding Hole
Haddlesey Junction — 19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Haddlesey Junction

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) South — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Knostrop Flood Lock Weir Entrance — 3 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Dock Side Arm — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Leeds Dock Entrance, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Leeds Dock) to Leeds Dock Side Arm
River Aire Junction — 4 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to River Aire Junction
Leeds Basin — 4 miles, 4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Basin
Aire Valley Marina (eastern entrance) — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Aire Valley Marina (eastern entrance)
Calverley Winding Hole — 10 miles, 7½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Calverley Winding Hole

Nearest self-operated pump-out

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Lemonroyd Marina — 2 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Apperley Bridge Marina — 12 miles, 7½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Apperley Bridge Marina
Gallows Bridge Boatyard and Moorings — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Gallows Bridge Boatyard and Moorings
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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