Nickerhole Bridge No 17
Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal, George Street, Bury M26 3TZ, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 493 yards away.
Address is taken from a point 493 yards away.

Nickerhole Bridge No 17
is a minor waterways place
on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Bury Branch) between
Prestolee Junction (Junction of Bury Branch with Main Line) (1 mile and 3¾ furlongs
to the west) and
Lower Woodhill Road (Bury Arm terminates. End of navigation) (3 miles and 1½ furlongs
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Prestolee Junction is Mount Sion Bridge No 16;
2¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Lower Woodhill Road is Scotson Fold Bridge No 17a (Footbridge and Pipe Bridge);
2½ furlongs
away.
There is no access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes a minor road over the canal.
| Creams Paper Mill | 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs | |
| Ladyshore Dam | 1 mile, ¾ furlongs | |
| Ladyshore Bridge No 15 | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Mount Sion Steam Crane | 4 furlongs | |
| Mount Sion Bridge No 16 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Nickerhole Bridge No 17 | ||
| Scotson Fold Bridge No 17a | 2½ furlongs | |
| Victoria Street Footbridge No 17b | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Water Lane Bridge (Radcliffe) | 5½ furlongs | |
| Town Wharf (Radcliffe) | 6 furlongs | |
| Whittaker's No 1 Bridge (demolished) | 7¼ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Scotson Fold Bridge No 17a
- Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society — associated with Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal
- Website
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Prestolee Junction
Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 15 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms
Stretford Marina — 12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Watch House Cruising Club — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Worsley Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Worsley Visitor Moorings
Bridgewater Marina — 18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
New Islington Marina — 11 miles, 7½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Castlefield Junction, then on the Rochdale Canal to New Islington Marina Entrance, then on the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) to Cotton Field Wharf Marina, then on the Rochdale Canal (New Islington Marina Arm) to New Islington Marina
Fairfield Junction — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 42 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Castlefield Junction, then on the Rochdale Canal to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield JunctionNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Prestolee Junction
Watch House Cruising Club — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Fairfield Junction — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 42 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Castlefield Junction, then on the Rochdale Canal to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Prestolee Junction
Salford Tunnel Basin — 9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Salford Tunnel Basin
Middlewood Basin No 2 — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Middlewood Basin No 2
Middlewood Basin No 1 — 9 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Middlewood Basin No 1
Pomona Lock Branch Junction — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction
Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction — 9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction
Hulme Hall Road Winding Hole — 10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Hulme Hall Road Winding Hole
Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 15 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms
Castlefield Junction — 10 miles, 2 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Castlefield Junction
Grocer's Wharf — 10 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Grocer's Wharf
Stretford - Waters Meeting — 12 miles, 3½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting
Stretford Marina — 12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Edge Lane Winding Hole — 13 miles, 4 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Edge Lane Winding Hole
Trafford Park Winding Hole — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Trafford Park Winding Hole
Patricroft Basin and Warehouse — 15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Patricroft Basin and Warehouse
Patricroft Bridge Winding Hole — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Patricroft Bridge Winding Hole
Monton Turn — 15 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Monton Turn
Winding Hole (east of Worsley) — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Winding Hole (east of Worsley)
Worsley Delph — 16 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Worsley Delph
Seamon's Moss Winding Hole — 18 miles, 2½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Seamon's Moss Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Prestolee Junction
New Islington Marina — 11 miles, 7½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Castlefield Junction, then on the Rochdale Canal to New Islington Marina Entrance, then on the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) to Cotton Field Wharf Marina, then on the Rochdale Canal (New Islington Marina Arm) to New Islington MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Prestolee Junction
Stretford Marina — 12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Bridgewater Marina — 18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Woden Street Footbridge, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Dock No 4, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Pomona Lock Branch) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
Portland Basin Arm — 17 miles, 6½ furlongs and 42 locks away
Travel to Prestolee Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Castlefield Junction, then on the Rochdale Canal to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Portland Basin ArmNo information
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[Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal]
and Ringley Bridge two locks had been erected, with a small section of canal to be broadened before becoming navigable. From Ringley Bridge to Prestolee
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![Old Milemarker by the Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal. Canal milestone in parish of Radcliffe, 40 yds West of Nickerhole Bridge.The section of canal can be seen on [[2152164]]. Mileages are from Manchester.Inscription: M / 9 ½Milestone Society National ID: MBB-09½ by Steve Allinson – 14 December 2023](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/66/90/7669006_1cf71785_120x120.jpg)

![Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal near Cams Lane. The stone slab in the foreground is a milepost inscribed M 9¼ (presumably indicating 9¼ miles to Manchester). [[[6019174]]] for a closer look. by David Dixon – 05 January 2019](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/01/91/6019101_4c9861fd_120x120.jpg)






