Becconsall Pontoon Moorings (eastern end)
Pontoon Moorings, Becconsall, PR4 6FJ, United Kingdom
Becconsall Pontoon Moorings (eastern end) is on the River Douglas.
The River Douglas was built by Arthur Clarke and opened on January 1 1782. The canal joined the sea near Peterborough. In 2001 the canal became famous when William Jones swam through Wakefield Embankment in 36 hours to encourage restoration of Northpool Aqueduct.
Becconsall Pontoon Moorings (eastern end)
is a minor waterways place
on the River Douglas between
Astland Lamp (Junction of River Ribble and mouth of River Douglas) (2 miles and 6¾ furlongs
to the northwest) and
Tarleton Junction (Junction of Rufford Branch and River Douglas) (1 mile and 1¼ furlongs
to the south).
The nearest place in the direction of Astland Lamp is Longton Brook;
1 mile and 5½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Tarleton Junction is Becconsall Lane Marina (Douglas Marine);
1¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is tolerable (it's just about possible if really necessary). Marina-owned moorings.
| Astland Lamp | 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs | |
| Longton Brook | 1 mile, 5½ furlongs | |
| Becconsall Pontoon Moorings (eastern end) | ||
| Becconsall Lane Marina | 1¼ furlongs | |
| River View Pipe Bridge | 6¾ furlongs | |
| Tarleton Junction | 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Becconsall Lane Marina
Booths
Cashpoint
Douglas Boatyard Ltd Henry Alty's Ltd
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Astland Lamp
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12
Blackleach Lane Marina — 14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Blackleach Lane Marina
Swill Brook Basin — 14 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Swill Brook Basin
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 19 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding Hole
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
St Mary's Marina — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 9 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel 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 Bridge Wharf
Scarisbrick Marina — 13 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel 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 Scarisbrick Marina
Dean Locks No 90 — 15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel 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 Dean Locks No 90
Dicconson's Bridge No 17 — 19 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel 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 Dicconson's Bridge No 17
Pottery Changeline Bridge — 18 miles, 4½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel 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 Pottery Changeline Bridge
Wigan Bottom Lock No 87 — 18 miles, 5½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel 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 Wigan Bottom Lock No 87Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Astland Lamp
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 19 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding Hole
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
Moss Bridge No 35 — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel 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
Wigan Bottom Lock No 87 — 18 miles, 5½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel 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 Wigan Bottom Lock No 87Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Astland Lamp
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 19 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding Hole
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
St Mary's Marina — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 9 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel 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 Bridge WharfNearest place to turn
In the direction of Astland Lamp
Winding Hole above Lock No 8 — 7 miles, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Winding Hole above Lock No 8
Ribble Link Lock No 5 Winding Hole — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link Lock No 5 Winding Hole
Ribble Link Staircase Winding Hole — 9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link Staircase Winding Hole
Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction — 9 miles, 1 furlong and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction
Tom Benson Way Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Tom Benson Way Bridge Winding Hole
Bexhill Road Winding Hole — 9 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bexhill Road Winding Hole
Ashton Basin — 10 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ashton Basin
Ward's House Winding Hole No 1 — 11 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) 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 — 11 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) 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 — 11 miles, 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Astland Lamp, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Salwick Hall Winding Hole
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Tarleton Boat Yard — 1 mile, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Tarleton Boat Yard
Bank Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Bank Bridge Winding Hole
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Fettlers Wharf Marina
St Mary's Marina — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Marsh Meadow Winding Hole — 5 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Marsh Meadow Winding Hole
Lathom Junction — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction
Great Score Winding Hole — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel 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 Great Score Winding Hole
Parbold Spur — 11 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel 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 Parbold Spur
Scarisbrick Winding Hole — 13 miles, 1½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel 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 Scarisbrick Winding Hole
Appley Bridge Winding Hole — 13 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel 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 Appley Bridge Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary StationNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Tarleton Junction
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Fettlers Wharf Marina
St Mary's Marina — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Scarisbrick Marina — 13 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel 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 Scarisbrick MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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