
Winsford Winding Hole
Last winding hole on C&RT waters
Bradford Road, Meadowbank CW7 2PD, United Kingdom

Winsford Winding Hole
is a minor waterways place
on the River Weaver (Main Line) between
Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance (Channel leading to the drydock and sluices) (4 miles and 4 furlongs
and 1 lock
to the north) and
Outlet of unnavigable upper River Weaver (3 furlongs
to the southeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance is Cheshire Amalgamated Works;
1¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Outlet of unnavigable upper River Weaver is Wharton Grinding Mills;
1½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
You can wind here.
Vale Royal Lock Weir Entrance | 2 miles, 1¼ furlongs | |
Vale Royal Visitor Moorings | 2 miles, 1 furlong | |
Newbridge Swing Bridge | 1 mile, 3½ furlongs | |
Meadowbank Mine and Works | 7¼ furlongs | |
Cheshire Amalgamated Works | 1¼ furlongs | |
Winsford Winding Hole | ||
Wharton Grinding Mills | 1½ furlongs | |
Red Lion PH (Winsford) | 2¾ furlongs | |
Winsford Bridge (eastbound) | 2¾ furlongs | |
The Ark Inn | 2¾ furlongs | |
Winsford Bridge (westbound) | 2¾ furlongs |
There is a sign here stating that this is the last winding hole.
- Discover the River Weaver Navigation — associated with River Weaver
- The Weaver Navigation
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Winsford Marina — 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Winsford Marina
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Northwich Town Service Station — 5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Services — 7 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Acton Swing Bridge — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Oakwood Marina — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Dutton Locks No 4 — 11 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Dutton Locks No 4
Middlewich Big Lock No 75 — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Big Lock No 75
Middlewich Town Wharf — 16 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Town Wharf
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 16 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Middlewich Junction — 16 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Services — 7 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Acton Swing Bridge — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Oakwood Marina — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 16 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing BridgeNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Northwich Town Service Station — 5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Services — 7 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Oakwood Marina — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 16 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing BridgeNearest place to turn
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Northwich Drydock — 4 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Hunt's Lock Back Channel) to Northwich Drydock
Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver) — 6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Winding Hole — 6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Winding Hole
Anderton Marina — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Marina
Barnton Tunnel (eastern entrance) — 7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Barnton Tunnel (eastern entrance)
Winding Hole between Barnton and Saltersford Tunnels — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Winding Hole between Barnton and Saltersford Tunnels
Bradley Meadow Winding Hole — 9 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bradley Meadow Winding Hole
Wincham Winding Hole — 9 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Wincham Winding Hole
Milepost - Shardlow 89 Miles / Preston Brook 3 Miles — 10 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Milepost - Shardlow 89 Miles / Preston Brook 3 Miles
Bartington Winding Hole — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bartington Winding Hole
School Lane Winding Hole — 11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to School Lane Winding Hole
Dutton Hall Winding Hole — 11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Dutton Hall Winding Hole
Park Farm Marina — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Park Farm Marina
Oakwood Marina — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Dutton Stop Winding Hole — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Dutton Stop Winding Hole
Whatcroft Flash — 12 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Whatcroft Flash
Preston Brook Winding Hole — 12 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook Winding Hole
Preston Brook - Waters Meeting — 14 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting
Preston Brook Marina — 14 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Preston Brook Marina
Croxton Flash — 15 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Croxton FlashNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Northwich Town Service Station — 5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Services — 7 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton ServicesNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Marina — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Marina
Bartington Wharf — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bartington Wharf
Andersen Boats Wharf — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Andersen Boats WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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