Glasson Dock
Glasson Dock Village Store, Tithebarn Hill, Glasson Dock LA2 0AW, United Kingdom
Glasson Dock is a famous waterways junction.
The Act of Parliament for the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) was passed on 17 September 1876 the same day as that of The Basingstoke Canal. In Cecil Hunter's "1000 Miles on The Inland Waterways" he describes his experiences passing through Boggin Tunnel during the war.
The Act of Parliament for the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Basin to River Lune) was passed on 17 September 1816 the same day as that of The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. The canal joined the sea near Warrington. Restoration of Falkirk Embankment was funded by a donation from Runcorn parish council
Glasson Dock
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch)
with
the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Basin to River Lune).
Glasson Basin
is on
the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch),
1¼ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the southeast.
River Lune Entrance
is on
the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Basin to River Lune),
1 furlong
to the north.
The nearest place in the direction of Glasson Basin is Glasson Basin Lock No 7 (and Glasson Swing Bridge No 9);
¾ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
You can wind here.
| Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Glasson Dock | ||
| Glasson Basin Lock No 7 | ¾ furlongs | |
Glasson Basin   | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Glasson Visitor Moorings | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Brows Bridge No 8 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Brick Kiln Bridge No 7 | 5¼ furlongs | |
| Lancaster Canal (Glasson Basin to River Lune) | ||
| Glasson Dock | ||
| River Lune Entrance | 1 furlong | |
Amenities here
Dalton ArmsAmenities nearby at Glasson Basin Lock No 7
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Lodge Hill Junction
Glasson Basin — 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) in the direction of Lodge Hill Junction
Glasson Visitor Moorings — 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) in the direction of Lodge Hill Junction
Brows Bridge No 8 — 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) in the direction of Lodge Hill Junction
Lodge Hill Junction — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) in the direction of Lodge Hill Junction
Ratcliffe Bridge No 75 — 6 miles and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ratcliffe Bridge No 75
Moss Lane Bridge No 63 — 10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Moss Lane Bridge No 63
Hest Bank Bridge No 118 — 13 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Hest Bank Bridge No 118
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding Hole
Swill Brook Basin — 19 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Swill Brook BasinNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Lodge Hill Junction
Hest Bank Bridge No 118 — 13 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Hest Bank Bridge No 118
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding HoleNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Lodge Hill Junction
Hest Bank Bridge No 118 — 13 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Hest Bank Bridge No 118
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding Hole
Lundsfield Wharf — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Lundsfield WharfNearest place to turn
In the direction of Lodge Hill Junction
Glasson Basin — 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) in the direction of Lodge Hill Junction
Thurnham Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) in the direction of Lodge Hill Junction
Carter's Wood Winding Hole — 2 miles, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
On the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) in the direction of Lodge Hill Junction
Lodge Hill Junction — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) in the direction of Lodge Hill Junction
Galgate Basin Wharf — 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Galgate Basin Wharf
Richmond Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 4 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Richmond Bridge Winding Hole
Ashton Park Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ashton Park Bridge Winding Hole
Ratcliffe Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ratcliffe Bridge Winding Hole
Bells Bridge Winding Hole — 8 miles, 4½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bells Bridge Winding Hole
Cathouse Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Cathouse Bridge Winding Hole
Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (north) — 10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (north)
Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (south) — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (south)
Kepple Lane Bridge Winding Hole — 10 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Kepple Lane Bridge Winding Hole
The Moorings Basin — 10 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to The Moorings Basin
Halton Road Winding Hole — 10 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Halton Road Winding Hole
Dimples Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles, ¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Dimples Bridge Winding Hole
Greenhalgh Castle Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Greenhalgh Castle Bridge Winding Hole
Folly Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Folly Bridge Winding Hole
Belmont Bridge Winding Hole — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lodge Hill Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Belmont Bridge Winding Hole
In the direction of River Lune Entrance
River Lune Entrance — 1 furlong away
On the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Basin to River Lune) in the direction of River Lune EntranceNo information
CanalPlan has no information on any of the following facilities within range:self-operated pump-out
boatyard pump-out
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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