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Bolton-Le-Sands Visitor Moorings

 
17A Whin Grove, Bolton-le-Sands, LA5 8DD, United Kingdom
 

Bolton-Le-Sands Visitor Moorings is on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line).

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.

Information about the place
Bolton-Le-Sands Visitor Moorings is a minor waterways place on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) between Bolton Church Bridge No 122 (Bolton-le-Sands - Packet Boat Hotel) (5¼ furlongs to the southwest) and Tewitfield Culvert No 139 (The culvert provides water under the A6070 for the main line.) (5 miles and 5 furlongs to the northeast).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Bolton Church Bridge No 122 is Chorleys Bridge No 124; 1½ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Tewitfield Culvert No 139 is Bolton Cinder Ovens Bridge No 125; ½ furlongs away.

There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.

Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 7 days. A long stretch of wharf style moorings between bridge 124 and 135.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Bolton Cinder Ovens Bridge No 125

 Bus stop (Hawthorn Road)
 Bus stop (St Nicholas Lane)
 Bus stop (St Nicholas Lane)
 Bus stop (Whin Grove)
 Bus stop (Whin Grove)

Amenities nearby at Chorleys Bridge No 124

 Bus stop (Lowlands Road)
 Bus stop (Lowlands Road)
 Bus stop (Royal Hotel)
 
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Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Preston Terminus

Hest Bank Water Point2 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Galgate Waterside and Marina12 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Glasson Junction Water Point12 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Ratcliffe Bridge Water Point15 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Garstang Boaters' Facilities19 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Brows Bridge No 815 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Brows Bridge No 8
Glasson Visitor Moorings15 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Glasson Visitor Moorings
Glasson Basin15 miles, 2 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Glasson Basin

In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)

Carnforth Boaters' Facilities1 mile, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities5 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Preston Terminus

On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Garstang Boaters' Facilities19 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus

In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)

Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities5 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Preston Terminus

On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Garstang Boaters' Facilities19 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus

In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)

Carnforth Boaters' Facilities1 mile, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities5 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Preston Terminus

Hest Bank Winding Hole1 mile, 7½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Belmont Bridge Winding Hole3 miles, 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Folly Bridge Winding Hole3 miles, 4½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Halton Road Winding Hole4 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (north)7 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (south)7 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Ashton Park Bridge Winding Hole10 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Galgate Waterside and Marina12 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Glasson Branch Junction12 miles, 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Carter's Wood Winding Hole12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Carter's Wood Winding Hole
Richmond Bridge Winding Hole14 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Ratcliffe Bridge Winding Hole15 miles, 5½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Bells Bridge Winding Hole18 miles, 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Cathouse Bridge Winding Hole19 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (north)19 miles, 5½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus

In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)

Lundsfield Wharf1 mile, 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Capernwray Winding Hole3 miles, 6 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Capernwray Arm4 miles, 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Tewitfield End of Navigation Winding Hole5 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Millness Bridge Winding Hole12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation), then on the Lancaster Canal (Northern Reaches - in water) to Millness Bridge Winding Hole

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Preston Terminus

On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus

In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)

Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities5 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Preston Terminus

Galgate Waterside and Marina12 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[List of acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1807] County of Cardigan, and to improve the said Harbour, and to regulate the Moorings of Ships and Vessels therein. (Repealed by Aberayron Harbour Order 1956 [False Bay] breakwater and sea-walls enclosing the naval dockyard, False Bay Yacht Club moorings, 34°11.427′S 18°26.015′E / 34.190450°S 18.433583°E / -34.190450; 18 [List of acts of the 1st session of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom] County of Cardigan, and to improve the said Harbour, and to regulate the Moorings of Ships and Vessels therein. (Repealed by Aberayron Harbour Order 1956
 
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