
Thurlwood Winding Hole
is a minor waterways place
on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) between
Wharf Bridge No 154 (Wheelock ) (3 miles and 7¾ furlongs
and 14 locks
to the west) and
Hardings Wood Junction (Junction of Trent and Mersey Canal and Hall Green Branch) (2 miles and 7½ furlongs
and 12 locks
to the southeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Wharf Bridge No 154 is Rode Heath Moorings (No longer in use - Wharf has been developed);
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction is The Broughton Arms (Canalside);
½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
You may be able to wind here, but it is not a full-length winding hole, being only suitable for boats up to 58 feet long.
Thurlwood Bridge No 142 | 3¾ furlongs | |
Lower Thurlwood Lock No 54 | 3¼ furlongs | |
Rode Heath Bridge No 141 | 1½ furlongs | |
Upper Thurlwood Lock No 53 | 1¼ furlongs | |
Rode Heath Moorings | ½ furlongs | |
Thurlwood Winding Hole | ||
The Broughton Arms | ½ furlongs | |
Broughton Arms Bridge No 140 | ¾ furlongs | |
Thurlwood Pipe Bridge | 2¼ furlongs | |
Cherry Lane Bridge No 139 | 2¼ furlongs | |
Knutsford Road Bridge No 138 | 4½ furlongs |
Amenities nearby at Rode Heath Moorings
- Trent & Mersey Canal Society – founded in 1974 — associated with Trent and Mersey Canal
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Junction — 9 miles, 7 furlongs and 19 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Town Wharf — 10 miles, 2 furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Town Wharf
Middlewich Big Lock No 75 — 10 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Big Lock No 75
Oakwood Marina — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Venetian Marina — 18 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston Lock No 1 — 18 miles, 5 furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Cholmondeston Lock No 1
Anderton Services — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
In the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Red Bull Services — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) — 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)
Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance) — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance)
Hall Green Footbridge No 93 — 4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Hall Green Footbridge No 93
Etruria Services — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Stoke Top Lock No 40 — 8 miles, 4½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stoke Top Lock No 40
Buxton Road Bridge No 68 — 10 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Buxton Road Bridge No 68
Park Lane Services — 17 miles, ¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane Services
Bosley Top Lock No 1 — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Bosley Top Lock No 1
Locketts Bridge No 53 — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Locketts Bridge No 53
Stone Services — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stone Services
Stafford Road Bridge No 93 — 17 miles, 6 furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stafford Road Bridge No 93Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Oakwood Marina — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Anderton Services — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
In the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Red Bull Services — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) — 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)
Etruria Services — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Stoke Top Lock No 40 — 8 miles, 4½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stoke Top Lock No 40
Planet Lock No 3 — 9 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Planet Lock No 3
Park Lane Services — 17 miles, ¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane Services
Bosley Top Lock No 1 — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Bosley Top Lock No 1
Stone Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 7 furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stone Visitor Moorings
Aston Marina (entrance) — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Aston Marina (entrance)Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Oakwood Marina — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Anderton Services — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Barbridge Marina — 19 miles, 7½ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Marina
In the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Red Bull Services — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) — 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)
Etruria Services — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Park Lane Services — 17 miles, ¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane Services
Bosley Top Lock No 1 — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Bosley Top Lock No 1
Stone Services — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stone Services
Swettenham Wharf — 19 miles, 1 furlong and 25 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Swettenham Wharf
Aston Marina (entrance) — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Aston Marina (entrance)Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Chellshill Winding Hole — 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Pierpoint Winding Hole — 1 mile, 4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Winding Hole above Hassall Green Bottom Lock — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Longcroft Winding Hole — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Golf Course Winding Hole — 3 miles and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Malkins Bank Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Winding Hole — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
In the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Snapes Winding Hole — 6 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Winding Hole below Halls Lock — 1 mile and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Winding Hole below Red Bull Bottom Lock — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Hardings Wood Junction — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Pipers Bridge Arm — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Pipers Bridge Arm
Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance) — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance)
Heritage Narrowboats — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Heritage Narrowboats
Middleport Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Middleport Winding Hole
Ramsdell Hall Winding Hole — 5 miles, 5½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Ramsdell Hall Winding Hole
Burslem Branch Winding Hole — 7 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Burslem Branch Winding Hole
Oak Farm Winding Hole — 7 miles, ½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Oak Farm Winding Hole
Toby Carvery Festival Park — 8 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Toby Carvery Festival Park
Festival Park Marina — 8 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Festival Park MarinaNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Venetian Marina — 18 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Venetian Marina
Anderton Services — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
In the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Red Bull Services — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Etruria Services — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Park Lane Services — 17 miles, ¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane Services
Bosley Top Lock No 1 — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Bosley Top Lock No 1
Aston Marina (entrance) — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Aston Marina (entrance)Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Andersen Boats Wharf — 10 miles, 1½ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Andersen Boats Wharf
Aqueduct Marina — 16 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Aqueduct Marina
Anderton Marina — 19 miles, 5½ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Marina
In the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Heritage Narrowboats — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Heritage Narrowboats
Longport Wharf — 6 miles, 3½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Longport Wharf
Festival Park Marina — 8 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Festival Park Marina
Stone Wharf — 17 miles, 4½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stone Wharf
Swettenham Wharf — 19 miles, 1 furlong and 25 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Swettenham Wharf
Aston Marina (entrance) — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Aston Marina (entrance)Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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