Wigan Bottom Lock Footbridge
Barge Builders, Waterside Drive, Wigan WN3 5BL, United Kingdom
Wigan Bottom Lock Footbridge carries the M6 motorway over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan).
Early plans of what would become the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) were drawn up by John Smeaton in 1876 but problems with Swansea Tunnel caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1782. In 1955 the Conway and Rhondda Canal built a branch to join at Nantwich. The four mile section between Southton and Northcorn was closed in 1888 after a breach at Eastworth. "1000 Miles on The Inland Waterways" by Henry Harding describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Ambersford Aqueduct.
Wigan Bottom Lock Footbridge
is a minor waterways place
on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) between
Wigan Pier (1¾ furlongs
to the west) and
Wigan Junction (Junction of Leeds and Liverpool Main Line and Leigh Branch) (2¼ furlongs
and 2 locks
to the east).
The nearest place in the direction of Wigan Pier is Trencherfield Mill Arm;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Wigan Junction is Wigan Bottom Lock No 87 (Also known as Dock Yard lock due to the proximity of the dry dock which was part of the BW maintenance yard.);
a few yards
away.
There may be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes pedestrian traffic over the canal.
| Wigan Pier Junction | 1 furlong | |
Pottery Changeline Bridge  | 1 furlong | |
| Waterways Office (North West Waterways, Wigan) - Canal & River Trust | ½ furlongs | |
| Site of Mayor's Boat Yard | ¼ furlongs | |
| Trencherfield Mill Arm | a few yards | |
| Wigan Bottom Lock Footbridge | ||
Wigan Bottom Lock No 87  | a few yards | |
Wigan Dry Dock Visitor Moorings  | ½ furlongs | |
| Henhurst Bridge No 52 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Henhurst Lock No 86 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Henhurst Lock Visitor Moorings | 1¾ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Bottom Lock No 87 — a few yards away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Plank Lane Visitor Moorings — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Visitor Moorings
Bridgewater Marina — 12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
Worsley Visitor Moorings — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Worsley Visitor Moorings
Stretford Marina — 18 miles, 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Watch House Cruising Club — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Wigan Top Lock Services — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 6 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to White Bear Marina (Adlington)
Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Pottery Changeline Bridge — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Dean Locks No 90 — 3 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Scarisbrick Marina — 14 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
St Mary's Marina — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 1 furlong and 11 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary StationNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Bottom Lock No 87 — a few yards away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Plank Lane Pump Out — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out
Withington Lane Bridge No 58 — 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Withington Lane Bridge No 58
Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Moss Bridge No 35 — 9 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 1 furlong and 11 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary StationNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Watch House Cruising Club — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Wigan Top Lock Services — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
St Mary's Marina — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 1 furlong and 11 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary StationNearest place to turn
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Junction — 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Ince Moss Winding Hole — 1 mile, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Ince Moss Winding Hole
Bamfurlong Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Bamfurlong Winding Hole
Dover Lock No 2 Winding Hole — 4 miles and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Dover Lock No 2 Winding Hole
Gerrards Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Gerrards Bridge Winding Hole
Pennington Waterside and Marina — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Pennington Waterside and Marina
Plank Lane Winding Hole — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Winding Hole
Quayside Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Quayside Winding Hole
Bridgewater Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Bridge Winding Hole
Marsland Green Winding Hole — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Marsland Green Winding Hole
Morley's Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Morley's Bridge Winding Hole
Peel Hall Winding Hole — 10 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Peel Hall Winding Hole
Winding Hole between Vicar's Hall and Whitehead Hall Bridges — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Winding Hole between Vicar's Hall and Whitehead Hall Bridges
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Wigan Pier Junction — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Ell Meadow Winding Hole — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Crooke Underground Canal — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Winding Hole below Dean Locks — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Appley Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Parbold Spur — 7 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
Lathom Junction — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian VillageNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Plank Lane Pump Out — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out
Wigan Top Lock Services — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
Ellerbeck Narrowboats Wharf — 7 miles, 5 furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Ellerbeck Narrowboats Wharf
Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 1 furlong and 11 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary StationNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Bridgewater Marina — 12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
Stretford Marina — 18 miles, 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 6 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to White Bear Marina (Adlington)
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Scarisbrick Marina — 14 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Eldonian Village
St Mary's Marina — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Fettlers Wharf MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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