Moss Upper Lock No 49
Navigation View, Rochdale OL16 5JF, United Kingdom
Moss Upper Lock No 49 is one of many locks on the Rochdale Canal and unusually is opened with a crank handle near to Ambersstone Tunnel.
Early plans of what would become the Rochdale Canal were drawn up by George Wright in 1888 but problems with Brench Cutting caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1876. Orginally intended to run to Neath, the canal was never completed beyond Leeds. Expectations for coal traffic to Oldpool were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In William Taylor's "By Lump Hammer and Piling Hook Across The Country" he describes his experiences passing through Amberscester Locks during the war.
Moss Upper Lock No 49
is a minor waterways place
on the Rochdale Canal between
New Islington Marina Entrance (11 miles and 3¾ furlongs
and 32 locks
to the southwest) and
Littleborough (3 miles and 3½ furlongs
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of New Islington Marina Entrance is Moss Upper Lock Winding Hole;
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Littleborough is Walker Bridge No 59;
2 furlongs
away.
There may be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes pedestrian traffic over the canal.
This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.
| Rochdale Junction | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Rochdale Changeover Bridge | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Oldham Road Bridge No 60 | 1 furlong | |
| Moss Lower Lock No 50 | 1 furlong | |
| Moss Upper Lock Winding Hole | ½ furlongs | |
| Moss Upper Lock No 49 | ||
| Walker Bridge No 59 | 2 furlongs | |
| Kingsway Bridge No 58B | 3 furlongs | |
| Deepdale Swing Bridge No 58A | 4½ furlongs | |
| Deepdale Railway Bridge No 58AA | 5½ furlongs | |
| Wallhead Bridge No 58 | 1 mile | |
Amenities here
McDonalds
B&M Bargains W H Smith
Boots Chemist
ScrewfixAmenities nearby at Moss Upper Lock Winding Hole
Cashpoint
C G Manchester Ltd Travis PerkinsAmenities nearby at Walker Bridge No 59
Speedy Hire
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina — 11 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to New Islington Marina Entrance, then on the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) to Cotton Field Wharf Marina, then on the Rochdale Canal (New Islington Marina Arm) to New Islington Marina
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 44 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms
Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin — 13 miles, 1 furlong and 44 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin
Stretford Marina — 16 miles, ¼ furlongs and 44 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Watch House Cruising Club — 17 miles, ½ furlongs and 44 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Fairfield Junction — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 53 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Travis Mill Lock No 28 — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 31 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina — 9 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 41 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Sowerby Bridge Basin — 19 miles, 1 furlong and 48 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge BasinNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 31 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 41 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Sowerby Bridge Basin — 19 miles, 1 furlong and 48 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge BasinNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Watch House Cruising Club — 17 miles, ½ furlongs and 44 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Fairfield Junction — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 53 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina — 9 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 41 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Sowerby Bridge Basin — 19 miles, 1 furlong and 48 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge BasinNearest place to turn
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Moss Upper Lock Winding Hole — ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Rochdale Junction — 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Dicken Green Winding Hole — 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Edinburgh Way Tunnel Winding Hole — 1 mile, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Boarshaw Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Causeway Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Broadway Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Failsworth Pool Winding Hole — 8 miles, ¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Butler Lane Lock Winding Hole — 11 miles and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina Entrance — 11 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bent House Winding Hole — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bent House Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 1½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Summit Pound Winding Hole — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bottomley Road Winding Hole — 6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Lightbank Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Winding Hole between Nip Square and Winterbutlee Locks — 7 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Todmorden Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, 1 furlong and 31 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Winding Hole — 9 miles, 4½ furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Lobb Mill Lock Winding Hole — 10 miles, 3½ furlongs and 34 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina — 11 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to New Islington Marina Entrance, then on the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) to Cotton Field Wharf Marina, then on the Rochdale Canal (New Islington Marina Arm) to New Islington Marina
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 41 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Stretford Marina — 16 miles, ¼ furlongs and 44 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Portland Basin Arm — 18 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 53 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Portland Basin Arm
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Pickwell and Arnold Boatyard — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 35 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Sowerby Bridge Basin — 19 miles, 1 furlong and 48 locks away
Travel to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge BasinDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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