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Thurlwood Winding Hole

 
The Broughton Arms, Sandbach Road, Thurlwood ST7 3RU, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
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.

 
 
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Amenities nearby at Rode Heath Moorings

 Broughton Arms
 Broughton Arms
 Horseshoe Inn
 
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Navigational Notes

Overgrown. Just managed to wind 58' boat. 08/09/2024.

 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Middlewich Junction

Wheelock Wharf3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Junction9 miles, 7 furlongs and 19 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Town Wharf10 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 7510 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 Marina14 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 Marina18 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 118 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 Services19 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 Services2 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 934 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 Services8 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 408 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 6810 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 Services17 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 114 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 5314 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 Services17 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 9317 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 93

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Middlewich Junction

Wheelock Wharf3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Oakwood Marina14 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 Services19 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 Services2 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 Services8 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 408 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 39 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 Services17 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 114 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 Moorings17 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 Wharf3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Oakwood Marina14 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 Services19 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 Marina19 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 Services2 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 Services8 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 Services17 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 114 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 Services17 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 Wharf19 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 Hole7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Pierpoint Winding Hole1 mile, 4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Winding Hole above Hassall Green Bottom Lock2 miles, ½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Longcroft Winding Hole2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Golf Course Winding Hole3 miles and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Malkins Bank Bridge Winding Hole3 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Winding Hole3 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 Hole6 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Winding Hole below Halls Lock1 mile and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Winding Hole below Red Bull Bottom Lock1 mile, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Hardings Wood Junction2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Pipers Bridge Arm3 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 Narrowboats5 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 Hole6 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 Hole5 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 Hole7 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 Hole7 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 Park8 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 Marina8 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

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Middlewich Junction

Venetian Marina18 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 Services19 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 Services2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Etruria Services8 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 Services17 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 114 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 Wharf10 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 Marina16 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 Marina19 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 Narrowboats5 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 Wharf6 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 Marina8 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 Wharf17 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 Wharf19 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)
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