Thorne Swing Bridge

can someone tell me why the swing bridge is closed more than it is open? i am an old person and cannot get over the flyover bridge. we have been told it was supposed to fixed 4 weeks ago.

Thorne, secure BW moorings

Hatfield Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

The Canal Tavern overlooks the unusual modern swing footbridge
Copyright: Michael Askin
Taken: July 2006

	Thorne Motorway Bridge	1 mile, 1 furlong
	White Lane Railway Bridge	4¾ furlongs
	Thorne Lock Marina and Wharf	4 furlongs
	Thorne Lock Swing Bridge	3 furlongs
	Thorne Lock No 16	2¾ furlongs
	Thorne Swing Bridge
	South Parade Bridge	a few yards
	Hatfield Road Pipe Bridge	2¾ furlongs
	Hatfield Road Railway Bridge	3 furlongs
	Blue Water Marina	5 furlongs
	Wykewell Lift Bridge	7¼ furlongs

Thorne Swing Bridge is a town on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) between Stainforth Junction (Junction of Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation and Stainforth and Keadby Canal) (2 miles and 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock to the west) and Keadby Moorings (9 miles and 6 furlongs to the east).

The nearest place in the direction of Stainforth Junction is Thorne Lock No 16; 2¾ furlongs away.

The nearest place in the direction of Keadby Moorings is South Parade Bridge; a few yards away.

Facilities: diesel for sale, boatyard pump-out, rubbish disposal, showers, toilets and water point.

Places of interest within 1 mile and to which this is the nearest place: HSBC cashpoints (ATM machines) (2 furlongs away); Lloyds Bank cashpoints (ATM machines) (1¾ furlongs away); Natwest Bank cashpoints (ATM machines) (1¾ furlongs away)

This is a swing bridge.

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Places from Facebook

Food/grocery

Rhodes Bakery (Bakery, Food & Grocery)
14 Finkle Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5ED — 377 yards to the northeast.

Sports/recreation/activities

Thorne Snooker & Poker Centre (Sports & Recreation)
3 Lock Lane, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5ET — 739 yards to the northwest.

Hotel

Stay at The Belmont
the belmont hotel, horse fair green, Doncaster, DN8 5EE — 320 yards to the northeast.

Automotive

Key Kars Ltd
Fieldside Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Doncaster, DN8 4AB — 682 yards to the northwest.

Local business

Canal Tavern (Nightlife)
Doncaster — 49 yards to the northeast.
Willaspoons
Silver Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5DT — 361 yards to the northeast.
Spice Hut (Indian Restaurant)
Finkle Court, Thorne, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN8 5YW — 314 yards to the north.
In My Lovely Bed!!
Doncaster — 168 yards to the south.
Thorne Park (Park)
Doncaster — 171 yards to the east.
Windmill (Bar)
19 queen st, thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5AA — 445 yards to the north.
Belmont Hotel
["Horsefair Green, Thorne Thorne Doncaster DN8 5EE","United Kingdom"], Thorne, DN8 5EE — 314 yards to the northeast.
Bar None (Bar)
9 King Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5BD — 446 yards to the north.
Red Bear
Doncaster — 418 yards to the north.
The Demi (Nightlife)
Doncaster — 504 yards to the east.
TBK
Doncaster — 268 yards to the north.
Thorne Democratic Club
Southfield Road, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5NS — 492 yards to the east.
The Quirky Cow !
Doncaster — 422 yards to the north.
Thorne Leisure Centre
Doncaster — 856 yards to the northeast.
Trinity Academy (Middle School)
Church Balk, Doncaster, DN8 5BY — 1035 yards to the northeast.
Thorne Market Place
Doncaster — 373 yards to the northeast.
Sainsbury's (Food & Grocery)
90 King Street, Doncaster, DN8 5BA — 599 yards to the north.
Thorne Sports Centre
Doncaster — 825 yards to the northeast.
Comfy Sofa!!
Doncaster — 706 yards to the east.
Nice One Johns!
Doncaster — 364 yards to the north.
The Vic
Doncaster, DN8 5QN — 725 yards to the southeast.
On Button Moon with Mr Spoon
Doncaster — 843 yards to the north.
The Punch Bowl
Doncaster — 805 yards to the northwest.
Is in Bed
Doncaster — 611 yards to the north.
The Windmill Inn (Bar)
Doncaster — 369 yards to the south.
Clippers Gents Hairstylists (Hair Salon)
46 Ellison Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5LH — 377 yards to the southeast.
Thorne Golf Club (Golf Course)
Kirton Lane, Doncaster — 1120 yards to the southwest.
Thorne Church
Doncaster — 494 yards to the east.
On The Sofa....
Doncaster — 913 yards to the east.
Thorne Swimming Baths (Sports Venue & Stadium)
Doncaster — 802 yards to the northeast.
Thorne Gym
Doncaster — 867 yards to the northeast.
Image Hair & Beauty Salon (Beauty Salon, Hair Salon)
7, Church Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5BE — 456 yards to the northeast.
Dentist
Doncaster — 616 yards to the north.
Thorne!
Doncaster — 962 yards to the north.
Brooke Arms
Wike Gate Road, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5PE — 1073 yards to the east.
The Delves Cafe
Doncaster — 980 yards to the northwest.
In my warm cozyyyyy bed all snuggled up :D
Doncaster — 873 yards to the east.
Stanilands Marina Thorne
Doncaster — 815 yards to the northwest.
The Harlequin
Doncaster — 1088 yards to the north.
Bliss Cafe (Cafe)
479 yards to the southeast.

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