Townhead Bridge
Cowgate, Kirkintilloch G66 1HF, United Kingdom
Townhead Bridge carries a farm track over the Forth and Clyde Canal (Main Line) a few kilometres from Polstan.
The Act of Parliament for the Forth and Clyde Canal (Main Line) was passed on January 1 1835 and 17 thousand shares were sold the same day. Orginally intended to run to Trafford, the canal was never completed beyond Braintree. Expectations for pottery traffic to Edinburgh never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. Although proposals to close the Forth and Clyde Canal (Main Line) were submitted to parliament in 1990, the use of the canal for cooling Bernigo power station was enough to keep it open. The one mile section between Wesshampton and Stockton-on-Tees was closed in 1888 after a breach at Sandwell. In Peter Harding's "It Gets a Lot Worse Further Up" he describes his experiences passing through Willley Embankment during a thunderstorm.
Townhead Bridge
is a minor waterways place
on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Main Line) between
Union Canal Junction (Junction of Forth and Clyde and Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canals) (13 miles and 6¼ furlongs
and 4 locks
to the east) and
Stockingfield Junction (Junction with the Port Dundas branch) (6 miles and 5¾ furlongs
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Union Canal Junction is New Lairdsland Road Bridge;
¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Stockingfield Junction is Kirkintilloch Marina;
2¼ furlongs
away.
There may be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes a minor road over the canal.
| Auchendavie Aqueduct | 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs | |
| Hillhead Road Bridge | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Luggiebank Road Winding Hole | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Luggie Aqueduct No 11 | 1½ furlongs | |
| New Lairdsland Road Bridge | ¾ furlongs | |
| Townhead Bridge | ||
Kirkintilloch Marina  | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Kirkintilloch Footbridge | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Glasgow Road Bridge | 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs | |
| Hungryside Bridge | 2 miles, 1¼ furlongs | |
| Cadder Bridge | 2 miles, 7¾ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Farmfoods Sainsbury's Sainsburys Sainsburys Tesco
Glasgow Kirky Puffer Wetherspoons
W H Smith
Boots Chemist
Barclays Cashpoint Cashpoint RBS Santander TSB- Youtube — associated with Forth and Clyde Canal
- The official reopening of the canal
Mouseover for more information or show routes to facility
Nearest place to turn
In the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Luggiebank Road Winding Hole — 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Auchinstarry Winding Hole — 5 miles, 4½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Craigmarloch Basin — 6 miles, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Wyndford Lock Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Union Canal Junction — 13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Falkirk Wheel Basin — 13 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Falkirk Wheel Basin
Falkirk Top Lock Winding Hole — 14 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Carron - Forth and Clyde Canal Junction
Rough Castle Tunnel Winding Hole — 14 miles, ¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Rough Castle Tunnel Winding Hole
Lime Road Bridge Winding Hole — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Lime Road Bridge Winding Hole
Greenbank Aqueduct Arm — 15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Greenbank Aqueduct Arm
Greenbank Winding Hole — 15 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Greenbank Winding Hole
Walkers Bridge Winding Hole — 15 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Walkers Bridge Winding Hole
Glen Burn Winding Hole — 17 miles, ½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Glen Burn Winding Hole
Huts Bridge Winding Hole — 17 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Huts Bridge Winding Hole
Reddingmuirhead Winding Hole — 18 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Reddingmuirhead Winding Hole
Brightons Bridge Winding Hole — 19 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal to Brightons Bridge Winding Hole
In the direction of Clyde Canal Junction
Applecross Street Basin — 8 miles, 5 furlongs away
Travel to Stockingfield Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Firhill Road Basin (northern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Firhill Road Basin) to Firhill Road Basin (southern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Applecross Street Basin
Craighall Road Basin Western Winding Hole — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Stockingfield Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Firhill Road Basin (northern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Firhill Road Basin) to Firhill Road Basin (southern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Craighall Road Basin Western Winding Hole
Craighall Road Basin — 9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Stockingfield Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Firhill Road Basin (northern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Firhill Road Basin) to Firhill Road Basin (southern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Craighall Road Basin
Port Dundas Basin — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Stockingfield Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Firhill Road Basin (northern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Firhill Road Basin) to Firhill Road Basin (southern entrance), then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Port Dundas Branch - Main Line) to Port Dundas BasinNo information
CanalPlan has no information on any of the following facilities within range:water point
rubbish disposal
chemical toilet disposal
self-operated pump-out
boatyard pump-out
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
There is no page on Wikipedia called “Townhead Bridge”
Wikipedia pages that might relate to Townhead Bridge
[Glasgow Inner Ring Road]
stages; Townhead, Woodside, Charing Cross and Kingston Bridge. Construction of the flanks began in 1965. The north flank of the ring (the Townhead and Woodside
[M8 motorway (Scotland)]
before passing through the districts of Barlanark, Riddrie, Dennistoun and Townhead (following the route of the abandoned Monkland Canal) on the way directly
[Penrith, Cumbria]
and parts of the town centre and Townhead Penrith North: part of the town centre, the New Streets, most of Townhead and the outlying settlements of Roundthorn
[Monkland Canal]
full originally planned extent, from pits at Calderbank to a basin at Townhead in Glasgow; at first this was in two sections with a 96-foot (29 m) vertical
[List of listed buildings in Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway]
Category C(S) 37140 Townhead, Bridge (B709 Over River Esk) 55°09′09″N 3°00′04″W / 55.152402°N 3.001059°W / 55.152402; -3.001059 (Townhead, Bridge (B709 Over
[Lambroughton]
There are several modern farms with 'Lambroughton' incorporated, namely 'Townhead of Lambroughton', 'East Lambroughton', 'West Lambroughton' and 'Mid Lambroughton'
[Listed buildings in Martindale, Cumbria]
List for England, retrieved 30 October 2016 Historic England, "Townhead, including Townhead Cottage and Barn attached with garden walls and railings, Martindale
[Glasgow Central (UK Parliament constituency)]
Cowcaddens and Townhead, and part of Exchange ward. 1974–1983: The County of the City of Glasgow wards of Calton, Dalmarnock, Exchange, and Townhead. 1983–1997:
[Lanarkshire]
Tarbrax Thankerton Thorntonhall Thornwood Tillietudlem Tollcross Toryglen Townhead Tradeston Uddingston Viewpark The Village Wattston Wellhouse Westburn West
[Ayr railway station (1839–1857)]
, and closed to passengers on 1 July 1857 upon opening of the new Ayr Townhead station. The station however continued to be used by goods traffic, and
Results of Google Search
TOWNHEAD, BRIDGE (B709 OVER RIVER ESK) (LB37146)Aug 3, 1971 ... TOWNHEAD, BRIDGE (B709 OVER RIVER ESK) (LB37146)
Jan 7, 2017 - A view of the Townhead Bridge over the Forth and Clyde Canal. The police office is on the left and the Kirkintilloch Co-operative building on the ...
The sloping Townhead Bridge over the Esk was built by Robin Hotson in 1775, and has three segmental arches and triangular cutwaters. Its stone parapets were ...
This stone cottage is located close to the village of Pooley Bridge and can sleep two people. - $122 avg/night - Martindale - Amenities include: Internet, ...
Book the Townhead Cottage, Pooley Bridge - Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy a garden, a TV, and 1 bedroom. Popular attractions Ullswater and Place Fell ...
Townhead Farmhouse. Sandwick near Pooley Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District CA10. Show on map (Ref. 926852). Sykes rating: 6 guests. 4 bedrooms.
The old bridge over the Forth and Clyde Canal, at Kirkintilloch. Done. Comment. 466 views. 0 faves. 0 comments. Taken on February 1, 2020. All rights reserved.
Dec 14, 2017 - Looking west from Townhead towards St Mary's Church and Cowgate. The old bridge over the Forth and Clyde Canal is in the middle of the ...
Townhead Bridge, Kirkintilloch. 1937 view of the Townhead area of Kirkintilloch. The large building on the left-hand corner was the police station. It has now ...
Feb 22, 2020 ... File:Hope Valley line near Townhead Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 243230. ... Freight wagons in sidings, viewed from the bridge that carries the ...