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Johnson's Hillock Lock No 63

 
Johnson's Hillock Flight Lock No 6
Somerset House, Moss Lane, Chorley PR6 8AE, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Johnson's Hillock Lock No 63 is a minor waterways place on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) between Walton Summit Branch Junction (The branch is the original route of Lancaster Canal.) (¾ furlongs and 1 lock to the southeast) and Whins Bridge No 83 (Wheelton) (7½ furlongs and 5 locks to the northeast).
 
It is part of Johnson's Hillock Locks.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Walton Summit Branch Junction is Johnson's Hillock Lock 6 Footbridge; a few yards away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Whins Bridge No 83 is Johnson's Hillock Lock No 62 (Johnson's Hillock Flight Lock No 5); ½ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

This is a lock with a rise of 9f4.

 
 
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Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings4 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Blackburn Lock Sanitary Station9 miles, 3 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge

In the direction of Wigan Junction

White Bear Marina (Adlington)4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Top Lock Services9 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Bottom Lock No 8711 miles, 4½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Bottom Lock No 87
Pottery Changeline Bridge11 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Pottery Changeline Bridge
Plank Lane Visitor Moorings16 miles, 6½ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Visitor Moorings
Dean Locks No 9015 miles, 1½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Dean Locks No 90

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings4 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Blackburn Lock Sanitary Station9 miles, 3 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge

In the direction of Wigan Junction

Withington Lane Bridge No 589 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Bottom Lock No 8711 miles, 4½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Bottom Lock No 87
Plank Lane Pump Out16 miles, 6 furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings4 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Blackburn Lock Sanitary Station9 miles, 3 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge

In the direction of Wigan Junction

Wigan Top Lock Services9 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Fourth Lock Pound Winding Hole1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Canal Boat Cruises Wharf4 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Stanworth Bridge Winding Hole5 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Bower House Fold Bridge Winding Hole8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Infirmary Winding Hole9 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Eanam Bridge Winding Hole10 miles, 4½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Trident Way Winding Hole12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Rishton Winding Hole15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Dunkenhalgh Aqueduct Winding Hole15 miles, 3 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Railway Bridge No 110B Winding Hole16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge

In the direction of Wigan Junction

Bottom Lock Pound Winding Hole¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Walton Summit Branch Junction¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
A674 Bridge No 79A Winding Hole4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Botany Wharf Winding Hole1 mile, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Cowling Bridge Slipway2 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Spring Wood Winding Hole2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Westhoughton Road Winding Hole3 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
White Bear Marina (Adlington)4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Red Rock Bridge Winding Hole7 miles, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Top Lock Junction9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings4 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge

In the direction of Wigan Junction

Ellerbeck Narrowboats Wharf3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Plank Lane Pump Out16 miles, 6 furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Wigan Junction

White Bear Marina (Adlington)4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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