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Bosley Top Lock No 1

Bullgate Lane, North Rode, Staffordshire Moorlands, Cheshire East, England, United Kingdom
 
Bosley Top Lock No 1 is a place on the waterways on the Macclesfield Canal between Ramsdell Hall (8 miles and 11 locks to the southwest) and Swettenham Wharf (4 miles and 7½ furlongs to the northeast).
 
It is at one end of Bosley Locks.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Ramsdell Hall is Daintrys Road Bridge No 54; ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Swettenham Wharf is Locketts Bridge No 53; 1 furlong away.

There may be access to the towpath here.
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Facilities: chemical toilet disposal, rubbish disposal, showers, toilets and water point.

There is a bridge here which takes pedestrian traffic over the canal.

This is a lock with a rise of 9f2.

 
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In Macclesfield from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Wednesday the 25th of April, 1979
Hello Bosley from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Tuesday the 24th of April, 1979
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Navigational Notes

Opening Times

Navigation restriction notice: Macclesfield Canal, Navigation: Open, Towpath: Open

Due to the continued drawdown of the reservoirs because of prolonged low rainfall and with the forecast for further dry weather, the Trust is reluctantly implementing restrictions on the Macclesfield Canal from today, Monday 23 July. 

The Bosley Flight (locks 1 to 12) will be restricted to the period between 8am and 2pm. Whilst this will conserve water in the short term, we expect to temporarily close the canal at Bosley on Monday 13 August. The rest of the Macclesfield Canal (below Bosley) will remain unrestricted. 

It’s not clear how long the future closure will last for but it’s likely to be throughout August and potentially beyond if there are not significant and sustained periods of rainfall. While the closure will prevent through navigation of the canal by boats, the towpath will remain open for visitors and the local community to enjoy. 

Please note that the Marple Flight on the Peak Forest Canal is already closed due to further movement in the lock walls at Lock 11 and will remain closed until the walls can be re-built. Additionally, we are closing off access to Bugsworth Basin, commencing on Monday 13 August. 

In the meantime, boaters can help conserve water by: 

Sharing locks where possible and making the best use of the water available.

Ensuring paddles are fully closed once they’ve passed through a lock.

Aiming for minimal contact when navigating through locks by ensuring gates are fully open as they pass through.

Pushing gates open using a boat can damage the gate lining, increasing its leakage.

Monday the 23rd of July, 2018 to Tuesday the 23rd of July, 2019
Information sent Monday the 23rd of July, 2018
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

The nearest water point is here. Others are at:
Locketts Bridge No 53 — 1 furlong and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Buxton Road Bridge No 68 — 3 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hall Green Stop Lock
Swettenham Street Maintenance Yard — 4 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Bollington Wharf — 7 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Hall Green Stop Lock — 9 miles and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hall Green Stop Lock
Harecastle Tunnel (North end) — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (North end)
Red Bull Services — 11 miles, 1 furlong and 16 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Harecastle Tunnel (South end) — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (South end)
Braidbar Boats — 12 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Etruria Services — 16 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Church Lane Bridge No 2 — 16 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Marple Junction — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Stoke Bottom Lock No 36 — 16 miles, 6½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stoke Bottom Lock No 36
Wheelock Wharf — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 39 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf

Nearest rubbish disposal

The nearest rubbish disposal is here. Others are at:
Harecastle Tunnel (North end) — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (North end)
Red Bull Services — 11 miles, 1 furlong and 16 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Braidbar Boats — 12 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Etruria Services — 16 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Marple Junction — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Planet Lock No 3 — 16 miles, 6½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Planet Lock No 3
Wheelock Wharf — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 39 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

The nearest chemical toilet disposal is here. Others are at:
Swettenham Wharf — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Bollington Wharf — 7 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Harecastle Tunnel (North end) — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (North end)
Red Bull Services — 11 miles, 1 furlong and 16 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Westport Lake Services — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Westport Lake Services
Etruria Services — 16 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Marple Junction — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 39 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Wheelock Wharf

Nearest place to turn

Bosley Railway Bridge — 1 mile and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hall Green Stop Lock
Winding Hole between Royal Oak and Mottersheads Bridges — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Winding Hole between Pearson and Stanier 2nd Bridges — 2 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hall Green Stop Lock
Danes Moss Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1 furlong and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Town Field Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 3 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hall Green Stop Lock
Brook House Farm Winding Hole — 4 miles, 3 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hall Green Stop Lock
Swettenham Wharf — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Lime Grove Winding Hole — 5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Congleton Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hall Green Stop Lock
Congleton Wharf — 5 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hall Green Stop Lock
Falmouth Road Winding Hole — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hall Green Stop Lock
Higherfold Bridge No 33 — 6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Oak Farm Winding Hole — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hall Green Stop Lock
Kerridge Dry Dock — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Bollington Wharf — 7 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Ramsdell Hall — 8 miles and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hall Green Stop Lock
Heritage Narrowboats — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hall Green Stop Lock
Lane Head Winding Hole — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Wilds Bridge No 23 — 9 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Pipers Bridge Arm — 9 miles, 6 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Pipers Bridge Arm

Nearest boatyard pump-out

Swettenham Wharf — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Kerridge Dry Dock — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Bollington Wharf — 7 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Braidbar Boats — 12 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Marple Junction
Longport Wharf — 14 miles and 13 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Longport Wharf
Festival Park Marina — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Festival Park Marina
 
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