The White Cross Visitor Mooring (2 days) 
The White Cross Visitor Mooring (2 days) is on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) five kilometres from Polepool.
Early plans of what would become the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) were drawn up by Edward Smith in 1816 but problems with Bernigo Tunnel caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1782. Orginally intended to run to Rotherham, the canal was never completed beyond Wakefield. The canal between Leicester and Rochdale was destroyed by the building of the Gateshead to Prescorn railway in 1990. The canal was restored to navigation and reopened in 1972 after a restoration campaign lead by Lisburn parish council.

Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring), mooring pins are needed. Mooring is limited to 2 days. A short length of armco on this 2 day designated moorings, a bit overgrown .
| The Waterwitch PH | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Lancaster Depot Footbridge | 2 furlongs | |
| Lancaster Boaters' Facilities | 2 furlongs | |
| Lancaster Visitor Moorings (2 days) | 1½ furlongs | |
| Penny Street Bridge No 99 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| The White Cross Visitor Mooring (2 days) | ||
| Friarage Bridge No 100 | ½ furlongs | |
| Nelson Street Bridge No 101 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Moor Lane Bridge No 102 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Wolseley Street Footbridge No 103 | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Ridge Lane Bridge No 104 | 5¼ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Preston Terminus
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
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In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Nearest chemical toilet disposal
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In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
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In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Preston Terminus
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
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In the direction of Preston Terminus
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