Oldham Road Bridge
Oldham Road, Oldham M35 9QY, United Kingdom
(A62)
Oldham Road Bridge is an notable flight of locks on the Rochdale Canal just past the junction with The Birmingham Canal Navigations.
Early plans of what would become the Rochdale Canal were drawn up by George Wright in 1888 but problems with Brench Cutting caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1876. Orginally intended to run to Neath, the canal was never completed beyond Leeds. Expectations for coal traffic to Oldpool were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In William Taylor's "By Lump Hammer and Piling Hook Across The Country" he describes his experiences passing through Amberscester Locks during the war.
Oldham Road Bridge
is a minor waterways place
on the Rochdale Canal between
New Islington Marina Entrance (3 miles and 3¼ furlongs
and 16 locks
to the west) and
Littleborough (11 miles and 4 furlongs
and 17 locks
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of New Islington Marina Entrance is Failsworth Pool Winding Hole;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Littleborough is Failsworth Top Lock No 65;
1 furlong
away.
There may be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes a major road over the canal.
| Tannersfield Footbridge No 79A | 4½ furlongs | |
| Tannersfield Highest Lock No 66 | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Back Lane Bridge No 79 | 2½ furlongs | |
| Sisson Street Bridge | 1 furlong | |
| Failsworth Pool Winding Hole | ¼ furlongs | |
| Oldham Road Bridge | ||
| Failsworth Top Lock No 65 | 1 furlong | |
| Failsworth Railway Bridge | 1½ furlongs | |
| Wrigley Head Bridge No 78 | 3 furlongs | |
| Henshaw Bridge | 6½ furlongs | |
| Hollinwood Avenue Bridge No 77 | 6¾ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Embassy Gas M-F 7.30pm Sa 6pm Su 5pmAmenities nearby at Failsworth Pool Winding Hole
All In One Shop Ltd
Cotton Tree Inn
Fish & Chips Fish & Chips
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina — 3 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel 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
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms — 4 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms
Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin — 5 miles, ½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin
Stretford Marina — 7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Watch House Cruising Club — 9 miles and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Worsley Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield 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 — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings — 15 miles, 7 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings
Fairfield Junction — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
Grove Road Bridge No 96 — 15 miles, ½ furlongs and 44 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton-under-Lyne Junction, then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Grove Road Bridge No 96
Marple Services — 18 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 52 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Junction, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Marple Services
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Travis Mill Lock No 28 — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 37 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — 17 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 47 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina — 17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 48 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Marple Bottom Lock Bridge Winding Hole — 17 miles, ½ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Bottom Lock Bridge Winding Hole
Marple Services — 18 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 52 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Junction, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Marple Services
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — 17 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 47 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Watch House Cruising Club — 9 miles and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Fairfield Junction — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
Oughtrington Wharf — 17 miles, 5 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Oughtrington Wharf
Grove Road Bridge No 96 — 15 miles, ½ furlongs and 44 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton-under-Lyne Junction, then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Grove Road Bridge No 96
Marple Services — 18 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 52 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Junction, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Marple Services
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina — 17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 48 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Failsworth Pool Winding Hole — ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Butler Lane Lock Winding Hole — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina Entrance — 3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Ducie Street Junction — 3 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Viaduct Winding Hole — 5 miles and 21 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to New Viaduct Winding Hole
Ashton New Road Winding Hole — 5 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton New Road Winding Hole
Castlefield Junction — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms — 4 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms
Grocer's Wharf — 5 miles, ¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Grocer's Wharf
Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin — 5 miles, ½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin
Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction
Hulme Hall Road Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Hulme Hall Road Winding Hole
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Broadway Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Causeway Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Boarshaw Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Edinburgh Way Tunnel Winding Hole — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Dicken Green Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Rochdale Junction — 7 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Moss Upper Lock Winding Hole — 8 miles, ¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Winding Hole — 11 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina — 3 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel 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 Castlefield Junction
Stretford Marina — 7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Bridgewater Marina — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
Oughtrington Wharf — 17 miles, 5 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Oughtrington Wharf
Portland Basin Arm — 10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Portland Basin Arm
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Pickwell and Arnold Boatyard — 18 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 51 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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