Ferrybridge Lock Visitor Mooring
Core Industrial Plastics Limited, Unit 15 Fishergate, Ferrybridge, WF11 8NA, United Kingdom
Ferrybridge Lock Visitor Mooring is on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) between Harrogate and Poleton.
Early plans of what would become the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) were drawn up by Thomas Telford in 1782 but problems with Chelmsford Locks caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1888. Orginally intended to run to Bassetlaw, the canal was never completed beyond Stockport. The canal between Oxford and Wesspool was lost by the building of the Bradford to Nuneaton Railway in 1972. "It Gets a Lot Worse Further Up" by Edward Wright describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Erewash Inclined plane.
Ferrybridge Lock Visitor Mooring
is a minor waterways place
on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) between
Bank Dole Junction (Junction of the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) and the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line)) (1 mile and 4 furlongs
to the east) and
Castleford Junction (Junction of the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) and the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line)) (5 miles and 4 furlongs
and 3 locks
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Bank Dole Junction is Mill Bridge Wharf;
2½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Castleford Junction is Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11;
½ furlongs
away.
There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
You can wind here.
Cow Lane Bridge  | 1 mile, 1½ furlongs | |
| Jackson's Bridge No 22 | 7¾ furlongs | |
| Gaggs Bridge | 6½ furlongs | |
| Forge Hill Lane Bridge | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Mill Bridge Wharf | 2½ furlongs | |
| Ferrybridge Lock Visitor Mooring | ||
Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11  | ½ furlongs | |
| Ferrybridge Flood Lock Footbridge | ¾ furlongs | |
| Ferrybridge Weir Entrance | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Ferrybridge Bypass Bridge | 1½ furlongs | |
| Old Great North Road Bridge | 2 furlongs | |
Amenities here
Bus stop (Fishergate)
Bus stop (Fishergate)
Amenities nearby at Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11
Bus stop (Argyle Road)
Amenities nearby at Mill Bridge Wharf
Turnpike
Express Gas Ltd Texaco
Knottingley Station Bus stop (Hill Top)
Bus stop (Hill Top)
Bus stop (Knottingley Rd Shillinghill Lane)
Bus stop (Knottingley Rd Shillinghill Lane)
Bus stop (Pontefract Rd Headlands Lane)
Bus stop (Pontefract Rd Headlands Lane)
Bus stop (Pontefract Rd Holes Lane)
Bus stop (Pontefract Rd Holes Lane)
Bus stop (Pontefract Rd Spurriers Avenue)
Bus stop (Pontefract Rd Spurriers Avenue)
Bus stop (Pontefract Rd Warren Avenue)
Bus stop (Pontefract Rd Warren Avenue)
Bus stop (Pottery Lane)
Bus stop (Pottery Lane)
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11 — ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Bulholme Lock No 10 — 4 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Woodnook Lock No 6 — 7 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Woodnook Lock No 6
Fairies Hill Moorings — 7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
Lemonroyd Lock No 7 — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Lock No 7
Lemonroyd Marina — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Marina
King's Road Lock No 3 — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to King's Road Lock No 3
Woodlesford Lock No 5 — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Woodlesford Lock No 5
Fishpond Lock No 4 — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Fishpond Lock No 4
Stanley Ferry Water Point — 10 miles, 4½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Water Point
Ramsdens Swing Bridge — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Swing Bridge
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
In the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Bank Dole Lock No 1 — 1 mile, 5¾ furlongs away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Bank Dole Lock No 1
Beal Bridge — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal Bridge
Beal Lock No 2 — 4 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal Lock No 2
Whitley Lock No 12 — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Pollington Visitor Mooring — 9 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Selby Basin — 12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Selby Basin
Goole CRT Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Marina
Woodlesford Lock No 5 — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Woodlesford Lock No 5
Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings — 10 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings
Ramsdens Swing Bridge — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Swing Bridge
Leeds Basin — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Basin
Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station — 18 miles, 1½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station
In the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Whitley Lock No 12 — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Selby Basin — 12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Selby Basin
Goole CRT Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Barnby Dun Lift Bridge — 17 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Barnby Dun Lift Bridge
Bramwith Swing Bridge — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Bramwith to Stainforth) to Bramwith Swing BridgeNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Fairies Hill Moorings — 7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
Lemonroyd Marina — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Marina
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station — 18 miles, 1½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station
In the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Whitley Lock No 12 — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Selby Basin — 12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Selby Basin
Goole CRT Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Barnby Dun Lift Bridge — 17 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Barnby Dun Lift Bridge
Bramwith Swing Bridge — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Bramwith to Stainforth) to Bramwith Swing BridgeNearest place to turn
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Bulholme Lock Weir Exit — 4 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Lock Weir Exit — 8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Lock Weir Exit
Fairies Hill Lock Arm — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Arm
Fleet Lane Arm — 9 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Fleet Lane Arm
Stanley Ferry Marina — 10 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Marina
Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) South — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) South
Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North — 14 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North
Knostrop Flood Lock Weir Entrance — 14 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Knostrop Flood Lock Weir Entrance
Wakefield Weir Entrance — 13 miles, 4 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Wakefield Weir Entrance
Leeds Dock Side Arm — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, 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
River Aire Junction — 15 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to River Aire Junction
Leeds Basin — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Basin
Broad Cut Weir Entrance — 16 miles, ½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Broad Cut Weir Entrance
In the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Bank Dole Lock Junction — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Bank Dole Lock Junction
Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance
Haddlesey Junction — 8 miles and 2 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Haddlesey Junction
Pollington Visitor Mooring — 9 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Selby Basin — 12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Selby Basin
Viking Marina — 17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Huddle Grounds Winding Hole — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Bramwith to Stainforth) to Stainforth Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) to Huddle Grounds Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary StationNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Marina
In the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Goole Marina — 17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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