Rufford Lock No 7
Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch), Watersedge Drive, West Lancashire L40 1BJ, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 537 yards away.
Address is taken from a point 537 yards away.
Rufford Lock No 7 is one of a long flight of locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) between Luton and Macclesfield.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) was built by Exuperius Picking Junior and opened on 17 September 1816. The canal joined the sea near Taunford. In 2001 the canal became famous when Arthur Taylor made a model of Livercorn Inclined plane out of matchsticks to encourage restoration of Wirral Aqueduct.
Rufford Lock No 7
is a minor waterways place
on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) between
Lathom Junction (Junction with Leeds and Liverpool - Rufford Branch.) (2 miles and 6¾ furlongs
and 6 locks
to the southwest) and
Chapel Bridge No 7 (Rufford ) (1¼ furlongs
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of Lathom Junction is Marsh Meadow Winding Hole;
2¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Chapel Bridge No 7 is St Mary's Marina;
¾ furlongs
away.
There may be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
There is a bridge here which takes pedestrian traffic over the canal.
This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.
| Baldwins Bridge No 4 | 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs | |
| Prescott Bridge No 5 | 1 mile, 1½ furlongs | |
| Railway Bridge No 5A (Ormskirk to Preston) | 7 furlongs | |
| Marsh Meadow Swing Bridge No 6 | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Marsh Meadow Winding Hole | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Rufford Lock No 7 | ||
St Mary's Marina    | ¾ furlongs | |
Fettlers Wharf Marina  | ¾ furlongs | |
| Chapel Bridge No 7 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Rufford Road Bridge Visitor Moorings | 1½ furlongs | |
| Rufford Old Hall | 3¼ furlongs | |
Amenities here
R Sephton & SonAmenities nearby at Marsh Meadow Winding Hole
Bus stop (Brick Kiln Farm)
Bus stop (Cousins Lane)
Bus stop (Cousins Lane)
Bus stop (Hesketh Arms)
Bus stop (Roseacre Gardens)
Bus stop (Roseacre Gardens)
Bus stop (The Paddock)
Bus stop (The Paddock)
Bus stop (Whitefield Close)
Bus stop (Whitefield Close)
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Lathom Junction
Lathom Junction — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Lathom Junction
Burscough Wharf — 3 miles, 5 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Burscough Wharf
Scarisbrick Marina — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Scarisbrick Marina
Dean Locks No 90 — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Dean Locks No 90
Dicconson's Bridge No 17 — 13 miles, 6½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Dicconson's Bridge No 17
Plank Lane Visitor Moorings — 18 miles, 7 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Visitor Moorings
Wigan Top Lock Services — 15 miles, 3 furlongs and 34 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 19 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 34 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to White Bear Marina (Adlington)
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
St Mary's Marina — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities — 1 mile, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Cadley Boaters' Facilities — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the River Douglas to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Cadley Boaters' FacilitiesNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Lathom Junction
Moss Bridge No 35 — 3 miles, 6½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Moss Bridge No 35
Plank Lane Pump Out — 18 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out
Withington Lane Bridge No 58 — 15 miles, 2½ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Withington Lane Bridge No 58
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities — 1 mile, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton JunctionNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Lathom Junction
Burscough Wharf — 3 miles, 5 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Burscough Wharf
Henhurst Lock No 86 — 13 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Henhurst Lock No 86
Wigan Top Lock Services — 15 miles, 3 furlongs and 34 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
St Mary's Marina — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities — 1 mile, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Cadley Boaters' Facilities — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the River Douglas to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Cadley Boaters' FacilitiesNearest place to turn
In the direction of Lathom Junction
Marsh Meadow Winding Hole — 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Lathom Junction
Lathom Junction — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Lathom Junction
Great Score Winding Hole — 5 miles and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Great Score Winding Hole
Parbold Spur — 5 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Parbold Spur
Scarisbrick Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Scarisbrick Winding Hole
Appley Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Appley Bridge Winding Hole
Halsall Warehouse Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Halsall Warehouse Bridge Winding Hole
Halsall Hill Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Halsall Hill Bridge Winding Hole
Winding Hole below Dean Locks — 9 miles, 3 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Winding Hole below Dean Locks
Downholland Winding Hole — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Downholland Winding Hole
Crooke Underground Canal — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Crooke Underground Canal
Jackson's Bridge Farm Winding Hole — 12 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Jackson's Bridge Farm Winding Hole
Lydiate Winding Hole — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Lydiate Winding Hole
Ell Meadow Winding Hole — 11 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Ell Meadow Winding Hole
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
St Mary's Marina — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Fettlers Wharf Marina — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Bank Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Tarleton Boat Yard — 4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Winding Hole above Lock No 8 — 12 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the River Douglas to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Winding Hole above Lock No 8
Ribble Link Lock No 5 Winding Hole — 14 miles, ¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the River Douglas to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link Lock No 5 Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Lathom Junction
Plank Lane Pump Out — 18 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out
Wigan Top Lock Services — 15 miles, 3 furlongs and 34 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities — 1 mile, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Lathom Junction
Scarisbrick Marina — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Scarisbrick Marina
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 19 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 34 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to White Bear Marina (Adlington)
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
St Mary's Marina — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton Junction
Fettlers Wharf Marina — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tarleton JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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