Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 5 
The Stables Tea Room, Aire Valley Towpath, Leeds LS12 2DP, United Kingdom
Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 5 is a group of locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) and is one of the deepest locks on the waterway between Stoke-on-Trent and Bristol.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) was built by Nicholas Clarke and opened on January 1 1835. The canal joined the sea near Blackburn. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Polecroft were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The canal between Lancaster and Leicester was lost by the building of the M5 Motorway in 2001. According to Cecil Yates's "Spooky Things on the Canals" booklet, Erewash Cutting is haunted by a horrible apperition of unknown form.
Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 5
is a minor waterways place
on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) between
Armley Mills Bridge No 225 (4½ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the west) and
Leeds Bridge (Junction of River Aire and Leeds and Liverpool Canal) (6¾ furlongs
and 3 locks
to the east).
The nearest place in the direction of Armley Mills Bridge No 225 is Spring Garden Lock Footbridge;
1 furlong
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Leeds Bridge is Wellington Road Bridge No 225D;
1 furlong
away.
Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring). Two secure moorings non towpath side, require CRT sanitary Key - note: sunken boat renders these unusable. Water point is accessible inside the top chamber of the staircase lock - there's a C&RT key locked box with the tap inside - however no tap handle attached. Can be turned with a adjustable spanner though.
Facilities: water point.
This is a pair of locks with a rise of 13f7.
| Canal Road Bridge No 225A | 4 furlongs | |
| Site of Airegate Wharf | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Railway Bridge No 225C | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Spring Garden Lock No 6 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Spring Garden Lock Footbridge | 1 furlong | |
| Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 5 | ||
| Wellington Road Bridge No 225D | 1 furlong | |
| St Anne's Ing Lock No 3 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| St Anne's Ing Lock Footbridge | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Railway Bridge No 225F | 2 furlongs | |
| Monk Bridge No 225G | 2½ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Maxis
TGI Fridays
Fish & Chips Fish & Chips
Speedy HireAmenities nearby at Wellington Road Bridge No 225D
Majestic Wine Plumbing Trade Supplies
- The Stables — associated with this page
- Tea Room, The Stables at Oddy Lock
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Nearest water point
The nearest water point is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Visitor Moorings — 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Dock Visitor Moorings — 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Dock Entrance, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Leeds Dock) to Leeds Dock Visitor Moorings
Leeds Sanitary Station — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Sanitary Station
Fishpond Lock No 4 — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Fishpond Lock No 4
Woodlesford Lock No 5 — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Woodlesford Lock No 5
Lemonroyd Marina — 7 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Marina
Lemonroyd Lock No 7 — 7 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Lock No 7
Castleford Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Bulholme Lock No 10 — 11 miles, 4½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bulholme Lock No 10
Woodnook Lock No 6 — 13 miles, ½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Woodnook Lock No 6
Fairies Hill Moorings — 12 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section - Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
King's Road Lock No 3 — 14 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to King's Road Lock No 3
Ferrybridge Flood Lock Footbridge — 16 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Ferrybridge Flood Lock Footbridge
Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11 — 16 miles, 2½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) 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 — 15 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Water Point
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 8 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Bank Dole Lock No 1 — 18 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) 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
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Apperley Bridge Marina — 7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Dobson Locks Services — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Basin — 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Sanitary Station — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Sanitary Station
Woodlesford Lock No 5 — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Woodlesford Lock No 5
Lemonroyd Marina — 7 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Marina
Castleford Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, 7½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Dobson Locks Services — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Bingley Services — 15 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan JunctionNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Sanitary Station — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Sanitary Station
Lemonroyd Marina — 7 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Marina
Castleford Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Fairies Hill Moorings — 12 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section - Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 8 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Dobson Locks Services — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Bingley Services — 15 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Basin — 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
River Aire Junction — 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Dock Side Arm — 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Dock Entrance, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Leeds Dock) to Leeds Dock Side Arm
Knostrop Flood Lock Weir Entrance — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Knostrop Flood Lock Weir Entrance
Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North
Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) South — 2 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) South
Fleet Lane Arm — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Fleet Lane Arm
Lemonroyd Lock Weir Exit — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Lock Weir Exit
Bulholme Lock Weir Exit — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bulholme Lock Weir Exit
Fairies Hill Lock Arm — 13 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Arm
Stanley Ferry Marina — 15 miles, 6½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Marina
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Aire Valley Marina (eastern entrance) — 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Calverley Winding Hole — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
The Moorings Winding Hole — 7 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Field locks Winding Hole — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Baildon Winding Hole — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Shipley Junction — 11 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Ashley Mill Basin — 11 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Hirst Mill Winding Hole — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Primrose Lane Winding Hole — 13 miles, 7 furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Sanitary Station — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Sanitary Station
Castleford Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 8 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Dobson Locks Services — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Lemonroyd Marina — 7 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Marina
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Apperley Bridge Marina — 7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Shipley Wharf — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Hainsworth’s Boatyard — 15 miles, 4½ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[Leeds and Liverpool Canal]
distance of 127 miles (204 km), it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line. It has several small branches, and in the early 21st century
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Jan 1, 2015 ... Quick Description: Oddy Locks is a two-lock staircase on the Leeds Liverpool ... These days no commercial traffic operates on the canal, but it is popular ... for numbering purposes Oddy Locks is considered to be locks 4 and 5.
Wellington Road Bridge No 225D, 0 miles, ¾ flg, 1 lock, (total 0 miles, 5 flg, 2 locks). Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 5, 0 miles, 1¼ flg, 0 locks, (total 0 miles, ...
This is a route-map template for a UK waterway. ... Formerly the Lock Keepers Cottage, Oddy Locks, Wortley. Locks 4–5, Oddy Two Rise Staircase Locks (2). Lock 6, Spring ... For finding bridge numbers, canalplan.org.uk may be useful.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and ... Locks 20–21, Dowley Gap Two Rise Staircase Locks (2) ... A commencement ceremony was held at Halsall, north of Liverpool on 5 November ... From Liverpool to Appley Locks, the canal runs for 27 miles (43 km) without locks, ...
Jul 8, 2012 ... We came upon our first staircase of this canal at Oddy Locks within ... no intervening pound between locks so that the top gate of one lock ... Some are so stiff that you need to beg passers by for assistance, ... The latter is the steepest climb on the canal system with 5 locks each climbing 12 feet in a staircase.