Firwood Footbridge
Sundew Place, Oldham M24 2TD, United Kingdom
Firwood Footbridge carries the M4 motorway over the Rochdale Canal just past the junction with The Grand Western Canal.
Early plans of what would become the Rochdale Canal were drawn up by George Wright in 1888 but problems with Brench Cutting caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1876. Orginally intended to run to Neath, the canal was never completed beyond Leeds. Expectations for coal traffic to Oldpool were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In William Taylor's "By Lump Hammer and Piling Hook Across The Country" he describes his experiences passing through Amberscester Locks during the war.
Firwood Footbridge
is a minor waterways place
on the Rochdale Canal between
New Islington Marina Entrance (5 miles and 7¼ furlongs
and 18 locks
to the southwest) and
Littleborough (9 miles
and 15 locks
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of New Islington Marina Entrance is Kay Lane Lock No 64;
1 furlong
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Littleborough is Laurel Avenue Bridge No 74;
1¾ furlongs
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.
| Causeway Bridge No 76A | 6 furlongs | |
| Causeway Bridge Winding Hole | 5½ furlongs | |
| Grimshaw Lane Vertical Lift Bridge No 75A | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Drummer Hill Branch Basin | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Kay Lane Lock No 64 | 1 furlong | |
| Firwood Footbridge | ||
| Laurel Avenue Bridge No 74 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Chadderton Pipe Bridge | 3 furlongs | |
| Chadderton Bridge | 4 furlongs | |
The Rose of Lancaster PH   | 4¾ furlongs | |
| The Rose of Lancaster Visitor Moorings | 5½ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Fish & Chips
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to New Islington Marina Entrance, then on the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) to Cotton Field Wharf Marina, then on the Rochdale Canal (New Islington Marina Arm) to New Islington Marina
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms
Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin
Stretford Marina — 10 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Watch House Cruising Club — 11 miles, 4 furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Worsley Visitor Moorings — 14 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Worsley Visitor Moorings
Bridgewater Marina — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings — 18 miles, 3 furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings
Fairfield Junction — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
Grove Road Bridge No 96 — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 46 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton-under-Lyne Junction, then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Grove Road Bridge No 96
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Travis Mill Lock No 28 — 13 miles, ½ furlongs and 35 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — 14 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 45 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina — 15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 46 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 55 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Marple Bottom Lock Bridge Winding Hole — 19 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Bottom Lock Bridge Winding Hole
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — 14 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 45 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 55 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Watch House Cruising Club — 11 miles, 4 furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Fairfield Junction — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
Grove Road Bridge No 96 — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 46 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton-under-Lyne Junction, then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Grove Road Bridge No 96
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina — 15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 46 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 55 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Causeway Bridge Winding Hole — 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Broadway Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Failsworth Pool Winding Hole — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Butler Lane Lock Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina Entrance — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Ducie Street Junction — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Viaduct Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to New Viaduct Winding Hole
Ashton New Road Winding Hole — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton New Road Winding Hole
Castlefield Junction — 7 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms
Grocer's Wharf — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Grocer's Wharf
Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Boarshaw Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Edinburgh Way Tunnel Winding Hole — 4 miles, 4½ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Dicken Green Winding Hole — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Rochdale Junction — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Moss Upper Lock Winding Hole — 5 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Winding Hole — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bent House Winding Hole — 9 miles, 5 furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bent House Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, 6 furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to New Islington Marina Entrance, then on the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) to Cotton Field Wharf Marina, then on the Rochdale Canal (New Islington Marina Arm) to New Islington Marina
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 55 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Stretford Marina — 10 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Bridgewater Marina — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
Portland Basin Arm — 12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Portland Basin Arm
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Pickwell and Arnold Boatyard — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 49 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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