Weston Arm Junction 
Junction of Weston Arm (formerly Weston Branch) with Montgomery Canal
Also known as: Weston Branch Junction
Weston Arm Services, A495, Welsh Frankton SY12 9HN, United Kingdom
Weston Arm Junction is a famous waterways junction.
The Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch) was built by Henry Wood and opened on 17 September 1888. In 1955 the Middlesbrough and Cheltenham Canal built a branch to join at Oldham. Despite the claim in "Travels of The Implacable" by Thomas Taylor, there is no evidence that Cecil Wright ever navigated Salford Cutting in a bathtub live on television
The Act of Parliament for the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) was passed on 17 September 1835 despite strong opposition from Thomas Harding who owned land in the area. Orginally intended to run to Tivercorn, the canal was never completed beyond Wrexham. Expectations for iron traffic to Castlechester were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. Although proposals to close the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) were submitted to parliament in 1972, water transfer to the treatment works at Stoke-on-Trent kept it open. The canal was restored to navigation and reopened in 1990 after a restoration campaign lead by Henry Jones.
Weston Arm Junction
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch)
with
the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable).
Weston Arm Services (C&RT) (Formerly the Weston Branch (now only this part is navigable))
is on
the Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch),
1 furlong
to the east.
Frankton Junction (Junction of Llangollen and Montgomery Canals)
is on
the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line),
4 furlongs
and 4 locks
to the northeast.
Queen's Head Bridge No 76 (West Felton village to the south)
is on
the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable),
3 miles and 3¾ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the southwest.
The nearest place in the direction of Frankton Junction is Frankton Bottom Lock No 3 (Old numbering: No 4);
2 furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Queen's Head Bridge No 76 is Lockgate Bridge No 71 (Also alternatively numbered as Bridge No 70);
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 48 hours. Room for 4-5 boats, 2 opposite the water taps and 2-3 between them and Lockgates Bridge.
You can wind here.
| Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Frankton Junction | 4 furlongs | |
| Frankton Locks Visitor Moorings | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Frankton Staircase Lock No 1 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Frankton Middle Lock No 2 | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Frankton Bottom Lock No 3 | 2 furlongs | |
| Weston Arm Junction | ||
| Lockgate Bridge No 71 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Lockgate Bridge Aqueduct | 1 furlong | |
| Graham Palmer Lock No 4 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Hawkswood Winding Hole | 6¾ furlongs | |
| Perry Aqueduct | 1 mile, ½ furlongs | |
| Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch) | ||
| Weston Arm Junction | ||
| Weston Arm Services (C&RT) | 1 furlong | |
There is now a car park and picnic tables at the junction.
Alight here and view the bridge from the road it is the highest
inclination humpbacked bridge ever!
Bridge information from
mikevye@worldofvans.co.uk, 15-3-2007 15:02:18
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Weston Arm Services (C&RT)
Weston Arm Services (C&RT) — 1 furlong away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch) in the direction of Weston Arm Services (C&RT)
In the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Maesbury Wharf — 5 miles, 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Buttington Wharf — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Crickheath Bridge No 85, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - northern unnavigable section) to Arddleen Bridge No 103, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Buttington Wharf
In the direction of Frankton Junction
Ellesmere Services — 3 miles, 7 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Ellesmere Services
Blackwater Meadow Marina — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Blackwater Meadow Marina
New Marton Water Points — 3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to New Marton Water Points
Bettisfield Services — 8 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Bettisfield Services
Chirk Marina — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Chirk Marina
Whixall Marina — 11 miles and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Coedfryn Water Point — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Coedfryn Water Point
The Old Wharf — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Ruabon Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Ruabon Branch) to The Old Wharf
Trevor Basin — 11 miles, 2 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Ruabon Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Ruabon Branch) to Trevor Basin
Grindley Brook Water Points — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Grindley Brook Water Points
Llangollen Services — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Llangollen Services
Llangollen Basin — 15 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Llangollen BasinNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Weston Arm Services (C&RT)
Weston Arm Services (C&RT) — 1 furlong away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch) in the direction of Weston Arm Services (C&RT)
In the direction of Frankton Junction
Ellesmere Services — 3 miles, 7 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Ellesmere Services
Whixall Marina — 11 miles and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Grindley Brook Services — 17 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Grindley Brook Services
Llangollen Services — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Llangollen Services
Llangollen Basin — 15 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Llangollen BasinNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Weston Arm Services (C&RT)
Weston Arm Services (C&RT) — 1 furlong away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch) in the direction of Weston Arm Services (C&RT)
In the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Maesbury Wharf — 5 miles, 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
In the direction of Frankton Junction
Whittington Wharf Narrowboats — 1 mile, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Whittington Wharf Narrowboats
Ellesmere Services — 3 miles, 7 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Ellesmere Services
Chirk Marina — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Chirk Marina
Whixall Marina — 11 miles and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Grindley Brook Services — 17 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Grindley Brook Services
Llangollen Services — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Llangollen ServicesNearest place to turn
In the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Hawkswood Winding Hole — 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Queen's Head Winding Hole — 3 miles, 3 furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Park Mill Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Gronwyn Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Crickheath Wharf Winding Hole — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Waen Wen Basin — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Crickheath Bridge No 85, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - northern unnavigable section) to Waen Wen Basin
Llanymynech New Winding Hole — 9 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Crickheath Bridge No 85, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - northern unnavigable section) to Llanymynech New Winding Hole
Llanymynech Winding Hole — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Crickheath Bridge No 85, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - northern unnavigable section) to Llanymynech Winding Hole
In the direction of Frankton Junction
Frankton Junction — 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Frankton Junction
Polletts Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Polletts Bridge Winding Hole
Sewage Works Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Sewage Works Winding Hole
Ellesmere Branch Junction — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Ellesmere Branch Junction
Ellesmere Town Wharf — 4 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Ellesmere Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Ellesmere Branch) to Ellesmere Town Wharf
Baysil Wood Winding Hole — 5 miles, 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Baysil Wood Winding Hole
Hampton Bank Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Hampton Bank Winding Hole
Rhoswiel Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Rhoswiel Bridge Winding Hole
Chirk Pool — 7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Chirk Pool
Chirk Golf Course Winding Hole — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Chirk Golf Course Winding Hole
Whixall Moss Junction — 10 miles, 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Whixall Moss Junction
Chirk Marina — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Chirk MarinaNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
Maesbury Wharf — 5 miles, 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) in the direction of Crickheath Bridge No 85
In the direction of Frankton Junction
Grindley Brook Pump-Out — 17 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Grindley Brook Pump-OutNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Frankton Junction
Whittington Wharf Narrowboats — 1 mile, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Whittington Wharf Narrowboats
Blackwater Meadow Marina — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Blackwater Meadow Marina
Chirk Marina — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Chirk Marina
Whixall Marina — 11 miles and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
The Old Wharf — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Ruabon Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Ruabon Branch) to The Old Wharf
Whitchurch Marina — 15 miles, 7 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Whitchurch MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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