Ribble Link Staircase Bottom Basin
Tom Benson Way, Preston PR2 1JX, United Kingdom
Ribble Link Staircase Bottom Basin is on the River Ribble (Ribble Link).
The Act of Parliament for the River Ribble (Ribble Link) was passed on January 1 1782 and 17 thousand shares were sold the same day. The canal joined the sea near Colchester. Expectations for limestone traffic to Bury never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. In later years, only the use of the canal for cooling Maidenhead power station was enough to keep it open. The two mile section between Torquay and Liverton was closed in 1955 after a breach at Ambersbury. According to Peter Thomas's "Ghost Stories and Legends of The Inland Waterways" book, Ipswich Tunnel is haunted by a horrible apperition of unknown form.
Ribble Link Staircase Bottom Basin
is a minor waterways place
on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) between
Ribble Link Lock No 9 (Sea lock with rotating gates) (2 miles and 2¼ furlongs
and 5 locks
to the west) and
Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction (1 furlong
and 3 locks
to the northwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Ribble Link Lock No 9 is Tom Benson Way Footbridge No 2;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction is Ribble Link Staircase Locks Nos 1 to 3 (Three lock staircase);
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
| Savick Way Bridge No 5 | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Ribble Link Lock No 4 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Ribble Link Railway Bridge No 4 | ½ furlongs | |
| Tom Benson Way Bridge No 3 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Tom Benson Way Footbridge No 2 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Ribble Link Staircase Bottom Basin | ||
| Ribble Link Staircase Locks Nos 1 to 3 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Ribble Link Staircase Public Art | ½ furlongs | |
Ribble Link Junction Basin  | ½ furlongs | |
| Ribble Link Junction Footbridge No 1 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction | 1 furlong | |
Amenities here
Bus stop (Ashton Park)
Bus stop (Birch Avenue)
Bus stop (Birch Avenue)
Bus stop (Cedar Avenue)
Bus stop (Clifton Avenue)
Bus stop (Cottam Lane Surgery)
Bus stop (Cottam Lane Surgery)
Bus stop (Pedders Lane)
Bus stop (Pedders Lane Shelter)
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities — 13 miles, 4½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities
St Mary's Marina — 14 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Lathom Junction — 17 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction
Burscough Wharf — 18 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Burscough Wharf
In the direction of Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction
Cadley Boaters' Facilities — 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Cadley Boaters' Facilities
Swill Brook Bridge Water Point — 5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Swill Brook Bridge Water Point
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities — 10 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities
Garstang Boaters' Facilities — 15 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Garstang Boaters' Facilities
Ratcliffe Bridge Water Point — 19 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ratcliffe Bridge Water PointNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities — 13 miles, 4½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities
Moss Bridge No 35 — 18 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Moss Bridge No 35
In the direction of Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities — 10 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities
Garstang Boaters' Facilities — 15 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Garstang Boaters' FacilitiesNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities — 13 miles, 4½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities
St Mary's Marina — 14 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Burscough Wharf — 18 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Burscough Wharf
In the direction of Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction
Cadley Boaters' Facilities — 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Cadley Boaters' Facilities
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities — 10 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities
Garstang Boaters' Facilities — 15 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Garstang Boaters' FacilitiesNearest place to turn
In the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Ribble Link Lock No 5 Winding Hole — 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Winding Hole above Lock No 8 — 1 mile, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Tarleton Boat Yard — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Tarleton Boat Yard
In the direction of Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction
Ribble Link Junction Basin — ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction
Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction — 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction
Tom Benson Way Bridge Winding Hole — 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Tom Benson Way Bridge Winding Hole
Bexhill Road Winding Hole — 4¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bexhill Road Winding Hole
Ashton Basin — 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ashton Basin
Ward's House Winding Hole No 1 — 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ward's House Winding Hole No 1
Ward's House Winding Hole No 2 — 2 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ward's House Winding Hole No 2
Salwick Hall Winding Hole — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Salwick Hall Winding Hole
Swillbrook Boatyard — 5 miles, 7 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Swillbrook Boatyard
Moons Bridge Marina — 7 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Moons Bridge Marina
Hollowforth Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Hollowforth Winding Hole
Park Head Winding Hole — 8 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Park Head Winding Hole
White Horse Winding Hole — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to White Horse Winding Hole
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 10 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding Hole
Towncroft Wood Winding Hole — 12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Towncroft Wood Winding Hole
Catterall Bridge Winding Hole — 13 miles, 1½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Catterall Bridge Winding Hole
Greenhalgh Castle Bridge Winding Hole — 14 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Greenhalgh Castle Bridge Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Sparks Bridge Boaters' Facilities — 13 miles, 4½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Sparks Bridge Boaters' FacilitiesNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Ribble - Savick Brook Junction
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 14 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Fettlers Wharf Marina
St Mary's Marina — 14 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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gates) near Rotterdam. There is a different type at the sea lock on the Ribble Link: this is a rising sector gate, which has a horizontal axis: the gate