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Glasson Basin Water Point

 
Christ Church Glasson, B5290, Glasson Dock LA2 0BS, United Kingdom
 

Glasson Basin Water Point is on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) near to Taunfield Inclined plane.

The Act of Parliament for the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) was passed on 17 September 1876 the same day as that of The Basingstoke Canal. In Cecil Hunter's "1000 Miles on The Inland Waterways" he describes his experiences passing through Boggin Tunnel during the war.

Information about the place
Glasson Basin Water Point is a minor waterways place on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) between Glasson Basin (1½ furlongs to the west) and Glasson Branch Junction (Junction with Lancaster Canal - Glasson Dock Branch) (2 miles and 4½ furlongs and 6 locks to the east).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction is Brows Bridge No 8; ¾ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

Facilities: water point.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 Bus stop (JeremyLane)

Amenities nearby at Glasson Basin

 D Lamb & Sons
 Bus stop (Dobs Lane)
 Bus stop (Pennine View)

Amenities nearby at Brows Bridge No 8

 Bus stop (School Lane)
 
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Nearest water point

The nearest water point is here. Others are at:

In the direction of Glasson Dock

Glasson Basin1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
Glasson Visitor Moorings1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Brows Bridge No 8¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction
Glasson Junction Water Point2 miles, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Glasson Junction Water Point
Galgate Waterside and Marina2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Galgate Waterside and Marina
Ratcliffe Bridge Water Point5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ratcliffe Bridge Water Point
Lancaster Boaters' Facilities8 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Lancaster Boaters' Facilities
Garstang Boaters' Facilities9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Garstang Boaters' Facilities
Hest Bank Water Point12 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Hest Bank Water Point
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities15 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities
Carnforth Boaters' Facilities16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Carnforth Boaters' Facilities
Swill Brook Bridge Water Point19 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Swill Brook Bridge Water Point

Nearest rubbish disposal

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Glasson Dock

Glasson Basin1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
Glasson Dock2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Dock
River Lune Entrance3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Glasson Dock, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Basin to River Lune) to River Lune Entrance

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Thurnham Bridge Winding Hole5¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction
Carter's Wood Winding Hole2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction
Glasson Branch Junction2 miles, 4½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction
Galgate Waterside and Marina2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Galgate Waterside and Marina
Richmond Bridge Winding Hole4 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Richmond Bridge Winding Hole
Ashton Park Bridge Winding Hole4 miles, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ashton Park Bridge Winding Hole
Ratcliffe Bridge Winding Hole5 miles, 6 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ratcliffe Bridge Winding Hole
Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (south)7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (south)
Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (north)8 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (north)
Bells Bridge Winding Hole8 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bells Bridge Winding Hole
Cathouse Bridge Winding Hole9 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Cathouse Bridge Winding Hole
Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (north)9 miles, 6 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (north)
Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (south)9 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (south)
Kepple Lane Bridge Winding Hole9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Kepple Lane Bridge Winding Hole
The Moorings Basin10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to The Moorings Basin
Halton Road Winding Hole10 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Halton Road Winding Hole
Dimples Bridge Winding Hole10 miles, 6 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Dimples Bridge Winding Hole

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Lancaster Boaters' Facilities8 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Lancaster Boaters' Facilities

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Glasson Branch Junction

Galgate Waterside and Marina2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Galgate Waterside and Marina
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Canal & River Trust] Canal & River Trust and manages some 20 marinas. It provides retail sales, moorings and services and also acts as a shop front in the issue of such things
 
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Glasson Basin Marina Moorings — BWML
Hardstanding is also available. Linear mooring for craft up to 100ft and 60ft narrowboat berths available. Visitor Moorings. Visitor mooring per day £13.25. Visitor ...
Lancaster visitor mooring advice required - General Boating - Canal ...
Jun 27, 2015 ... Glasson basin is a must to visit as is Lancaster itself, both with good safe moorings. Also as said, Garstang Marina will sort out your temporary ...
Glasson Basin Marina, Moorings in Lancashire | BWML
Glasson Basin Marina is a secure, well sheltered Marina situated on the ... have the provision of electric and water, under cover storage, visitor berthing, slipway,  ...
Piel Moorings – Glasson Sailing Club
There have probably been small boat moorings in the lee of Piel Island for centuries. Piel castle was a fortified warehouse for the wool that the monks collected, ...
Glasson Basin | Places to visit | Canal & River Trust
An evocative site boasting boats of all shapes and sizes, Glasson Basin is a ... of the Lancaster Canal has changed significantly since the harbour opened in 1787 . ... Glasson is a quiet village with a marina and a small, active port and the ...
Lancaster Canal and Millenium Ribble Link
Lancaster canal I - Garstang, Glasson branch and Glasson Dock, Lancaster and ... Visitor moorings are marked at the far side but there were spaces by the ...
Glasson is proud of new canal gateway | The Visitor
Jun 4, 2017 ... ... about old mooring site known locally as the 'Babagee area', an overgrown area of land which is a key gateway into for visitors to Glasson.
Visitor Moorings
A paper written by IWA London Region encourages Canal & River Trust and local authorities to work together to resolve the issues caused by congestion of visitor ...