Dicconson's Bridge No 17 
Pilling Lane, Lydiate L31 4HG, United Kingdom
Dicconson's Bridge No 17 carries a farm track over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) between Bernigo and Northchester.
Early plans of what would become the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) were drawn up by John Smeaton in 1876 but problems with Swansea Tunnel caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1782. In 1955 the Conway and Rhondda Canal built a branch to join at Nantwich. The four mile section between Southton and Northcorn was closed in 1888 after a breach at Eastworth. "1000 Miles on The Inland Waterways" by Henry Harding describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Ambersford Aqueduct.
Dicconson's Bridge No 17
is a minor waterways place
on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) between
Stanley Dock Cut Junction (13 miles and ¼ furlongs
to the south) and
Lathom Junction (Junction with Leeds and Liverpool - Rufford Branch) (10 miles and 7¾ furlongs
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Stanley Dock Cut Junction is Lydiate Winding Hole;
¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Lathom Junction is Lollies Bridge No 17A;
2½ furlongs
away.
There may be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor). Overnight moorings by arrangement.
Facilities: water point.
There is a bridge here which takes a minor road over the canal.
| Westway Bridge No 14A | 1 mile, 1 furlong | |
| Methodist Swing Bridge No 15 | 6½ furlongs | |
| Maghull Brook Aqueduct No 7 | 5¼ furlongs | |
| Bell's Swing Bridge No 16 | 3½ furlongs | |
| Lydiate Winding Hole | ¾ furlongs | |
| Dicconson's Bridge No 17 | ||
| Lollies Bridge No 17A | 2½ furlongs | |
| Lydiate Hill Bridge No 18 | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Jackson's Bridge Farm Winding Hole | 7¼ furlongs | |
| Jackson's Bridge No 19 | 1 mile, ¼ furlongs | |
| Jacksons Aqueduct No 8 | 1 mile, ¾ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Lollies Bridge No 17A
Scotch Piper InnThe Mersey Motor Boat Club, the last stop before the assisted
passage to Liverpool. Water, sluice, diesel and pump-out, are
available. As these services are supplied by voluntary labour, they
are only available at certain times.
The club house is open
Friday and Saturday nights, and visitors will be made most welcome.
Boats can be left at the club by prior arrangement.
Web site:
http://www.mmbc.co.uk
Information from Ken Fairhurst, 28-2-2006
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Nearest water point
The nearest water point is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Scarisbrick Marina — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 10 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Dean Locks No 90 — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
St Mary's Marina — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Litherland Visitor Moorings — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Salthouse Dock — 14 miles, 5½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Stanley Dock Cut Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Stanley Dock Branch) to Stanley Dock, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Liverpool Link) to Salthouse DockNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Moss Bridge No 35 — 11 miles, 7½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Litherland Visitor Moorings — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Salthouse Dock — 14 miles, 5½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Stanley Dock Cut Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Stanley Dock Branch) to Stanley Dock, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Liverpool Link) to Salthouse DockNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 10 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
St Mary's Marina — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Litherland Visitor Moorings — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian VillageNearest place to turn
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Jackson's Bridge Farm Winding Hole — 7¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Downholland Winding Hole — 1 mile, 7¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Halsall Hill Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Halsall Warehouse Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 6 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Scarisbrick Winding Hole — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Great Score Winding Hole — 8 miles, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Lathom Junction — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Parbold Spur — 14 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Appley Bridge Winding Hole — 16 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Winding Hole below Dean Locks — 17 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Lydiate Winding Hole — ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Melling Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Aintree Winding Hole — 4 miles, 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Ford Winding Hole — 8 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Litherland Winding Hole — 8 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Bootle Winding Hole — 10 miles, 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Bank Hall Winding Hole — 12 miles, 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Stanley Dock Cut Junction — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Eldonian Village — 13 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Stanley Dock — 13 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Stanley Dock Cut Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Stanley Dock Branch) to Stanley DockNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Litherland Visitor Moorings — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian VillageNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Scarisbrick Marina — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
St Mary's Marina — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Fettlers Wharf MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
Swing bridges and winding holes from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Thursday the 9th of April, 2009
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