British Waterways Board Yard 
Dry Dock and section Inspectors Office
Shepley Bridge Marina, Huddersfield Road, Kirklees WF14 9HP, United Kingdom

British Waterways Board Yard
is a place on the waterways
on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) between
Dewsbury Arm Junction (Junction of Calder and Hebble (Main Line) with the Dewsbury Arm ) (2 miles and 3¼ furlongs
and 4 locks
to the east) and
Mirfield (5½ furlongs
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Dewsbury Arm Junction is Shepley Bridge Marina (and Dry Dock);
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Mirfield is Shepley Bridge Sanitary Station;
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Shepley Bridge No 26 | ½ furlongs | |
| Shepley Bridge Weir Exit | ½ furlongs | |
| Shepley Bridge No 16 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Shepley Bridge Lock No 11 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Shepley Bridge Marina | a few yards | |
| British Waterways Board Yard | ||
| Shepley Bridge Sanitary Station | ¼ furlongs | |
| Shepley Bridge Marina Visitor Moorings | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Wheatley Bridge No 20 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Gill Bridge No 19 | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Mirfield Visitor Moorings | 5 furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Shepley Bridge Sanitary Station — ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Brighouse Basin — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Aspley Basin (Huddersfield) — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield)
Salterhebble Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Salterhebble Junction — 9 miles, 5½ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Sowerby Bridge Basin — 11 miles, 7½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge Basin
Hebden Bridge Services — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Rochdale Canal to Hebden Bridge Services
Waterside Lock No 21E — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 31 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield), then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Waterside Lock No 21E
Slaithwaite Winding Hole — 11 miles, 3 furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield), then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Slaithwaite Winding Hole
Standedge Tunnel (eastern entrance) — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 53 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield), then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Standedge Tunnel (eastern entrance)
Standedge Tunnel (western entrance) — 18 miles and 53 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield), then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Standedge Tunnel (western entrance)
Wool Road Bridge No 70 — 19 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 62 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield), then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Wool Road Bridge No 70
In the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Broad Cut Low Lock No 3 — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Stanley Ferry Water Point — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Water Point
King's Road Lock No 3 — 13 miles, 6½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to King's Road Lock No 3
Woodnook Lock No 6 — 15 miles and 14 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Woodnook Lock No 6
Fairies Hill Moorings — 15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section - Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
Castleford Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Bulholme Lock No 10 — 17 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bulholme Lock No 10Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Shepley Bridge Sanitary Station — ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Brighouse Lower Basin Visitor Moorings — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Aspley Basin (Huddersfield) — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield)
Salterhebble Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Sowerby Bridge Basin — 11 miles, 7½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge Basin
Hebden Bridge Services — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Rochdale Canal to Hebden Bridge Services
Pickle Lock No 22E — 11 miles, 3½ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield), then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Pickle Lock No 22E
In the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings
Castleford Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary StationNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Shepley Bridge Sanitary Station — ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Brighouse Basin — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Aspley Basin (Huddersfield) — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield)
Salterhebble Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Sowerby Bridge Basin — 11 miles, 7½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge Basin
Hebden Bridge Services — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Rochdale Canal to Hebden Bridge Services
Waterside Lock No 21E — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 31 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield), then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Waterside Lock No 21E
Pickle Lock No 22E — 11 miles, 3½ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield), then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Pickle Lock No 22E
Wool Road Bridge No 70 — 19 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 62 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield), then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Wool Road Bridge No 70
In the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Savile Town Wharf and Basin (Dewsbury) — 3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Dewsbury Arm Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Dewsbury Old Cut) to Savile Town Wharf and Basin (Dewsbury)
Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Fairies Hill Moorings — 15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section - Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
Castleford Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary StationNearest place to turn
In the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Battye Weir Entrance — 2 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Cooper Bridge Junction — 3 miles, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Deighton Road Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Deighton Road Bridge Winding Hole
Brighouse Basin — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Ganny Winding Hole — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
New Road Winding Hole — 5 miles, 4½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to New Road Winding Hole
Anchor Street Winding Hole — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Anchor Street Winding Hole
Aspley Basin (Huddersfield) — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield)
University Arm — 6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield), then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to University Arm
Salterhebble Wharf — 9 miles, 4½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Salterhebble Bottom Basin Visitor Moorings — 9 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Salterhebble Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Salterhebble Junction
In the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Shepley Bridge Marina — a few yards away
On this waterway in the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Dewsbury Arm Junction — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Savile Town Wharf and Basin (Dewsbury) — 3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Dewsbury Arm Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Dewsbury Old Cut) to Savile Town Wharf and Basin (Dewsbury)
Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Waller Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Broad Cut Weir Entrance — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Wakefield Weir Entrance — 9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Stanley Ferry Marina — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry MarinaNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge Junction, then on the Rochdale Canal to Hebden Bridge Services
Slaithwaite Winding Hole — 11 miles, 3 furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield), then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Slaithwaite Winding Hole
Wool Road Bridge No 70 — 19 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 62 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield), then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Wool Road Bridge No 70
In the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Castleford Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary StationNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Salterhebble Junction
Aspley Basin (Huddersfield) — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Cooper Bridge Junction, then on the Huddersfield Broad Canal to Aspley Basin (Huddersfield)
Sowerby Bridge Basin — 11 miles, 7½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Salterhebble Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Sowerby Bridge Basin
In the direction of Fall Ing Junction
Shepley Bridge Marina — a few yards away
On this waterway in the direction of Fall Ing JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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![Site of the Swan Inn at Shepley Bridge. The pub was one of three inns shown in the area on the earliest OS map of 1855, named along with the Ship and the Bulls Head, both of which are still going concerns. The Swan was still open in 2008 [[903586]] but had been demolished by 2021. There were however actual swans on the river just across the road [[7014391]]. by Stephen Craven – 07 November 2021](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/01/43/7014395_185d05f7_120x120.jpg)



![Queue for Shepley Bridge. Shepley Bridge (across the river Calder) [[2538522]] is round the bend to the left, and because of the blind bend is protected by traffic lights. The bridge on the right crosses the Calder and Hebble Navigation to give access to a couple of houses. by Stephen Craven – 17 June 2017](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/62/90/5629046_d6dabeb0_120x120.jpg)



![Site of the Swan Inn car park. The Swan was still open in 2008 [[903586]] but had been demolished by 2021 [[7014395]]. by Stephen Craven – 07 November 2021](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/01/43/7014397_a87eb2e8_120x120.jpg)