Coalpit Higher Lock No 78
Varley Street, Manchester M40 7DA, United Kingdom
Coalpit Higher Lock No 78 is one of some locks on the Rochdale Canal; it has a rise of only a few inches near to St Helens Boat Lift.
Early plans of what would become the Rochdale Canal were drawn up by George Wright in 1888 but problems with Brench Cutting caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1876. Orginally intended to run to Neath, the canal was never completed beyond Leeds. Expectations for coal traffic to Oldpool were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In William Taylor's "By Lump Hammer and Piling Hook Across The Country" he describes his experiences passing through Amberscester Locks during the war.
Coalpit Higher Lock No 78
is a minor waterways place
on the Rochdale Canal between
New Islington Marina Entrance (5¾ furlongs
and 3 locks
to the southwest) and
Littleborough (14 miles and 1½ furlongs
and 29 locks
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of New Islington Marina Entrance is Varley Street Bridge No 85;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Littleborough is Hulme Hall Lane Bridge No 84;
2 furlongs
away.
There may be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes pedestrian traffic over the canal.
This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.
| Butler Lane Lock No 81 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Butler Lane Lock Winding Hole | 2 furlongs | |
| Coalpit Lower Lock No 80 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Coalpit Middle Lock No 79 | 1 furlong | |
| Varley Street Bridge No 85 | a few yards | |
| Coalpit Higher Lock No 78 | ||
| Hulme Hall Lane Bridge No 84 | 2 furlongs | |
| Anthony Lock No 77 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Slaters Railway Bridge | 4 furlongs | |
| Slaters Lowest Lock No 76 | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Grimshaw Lane Bridge No 83A | 4¾ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina — 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to New Islington Marina Entrance, then on the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) to Cotton Field Wharf Marina, then on the Rochdale Canal (New Islington Marina Arm) to New Islington Marina
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms — 2 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms
Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin — 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin
Stretford Marina — 5 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Watch House Cruising Club — 6 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Worsley Visitor Moorings — 9 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Worsley Visitor Moorings
Bridgewater Marina — 11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings — 13 miles, 1½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings
Fairfield Junction — 4 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
Plank Lane Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Visitor Moorings
Grove Road Bridge No 96 — 12 miles, 3 furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton-under-Lyne Junction, then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Grove Road Bridge No 96
Marple Services — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 40 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Junction, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Marple Services
Braidbar Boats — 19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 40 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Junction, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Braidbar Boats
Wool Road Bridge No 70 — 18 miles, 3 furlongs and 47 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton-under-Lyne Junction, then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Wool Road Bridge No 70
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Travis Mill Lock No 28 — 18 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 50 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — 19 miles, 7 furlongs and 60 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Plank Lane Pump Out — 17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out
Marple Bottom Lock Bridge Winding Hole — 14 miles, 3 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Bottom Lock Bridge Winding Hole
Marple Services — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 40 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Junction, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Marple Services
Braidbar Boats — 19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 40 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Junction, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Braidbar Boats
Wool Road Visitor Mooring — 18 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 47 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton-under-Lyne Junction, then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Wool Road Visitor Mooring
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — 19 miles, 7 furlongs and 60 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Watch House Cruising Club — 6 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Fairfield Junction — 4 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
Oughtrington Wharf — 14 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Oughtrington Wharf
Grove Road Bridge No 96 — 12 miles, 3 furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton-under-Lyne Junction, then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Grove Road Bridge No 96
Marple Services — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 40 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Junction, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Marple Services
Wool Road Bridge No 70 — 18 miles, 3 furlongs and 47 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton-under-Lyne Junction, then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Wool Road Bridge No 70
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Butler Lane Lock Winding Hole — 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina Entrance — 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Ducie Street Junction — 1 mile, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Viaduct Winding Hole — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to New Viaduct Winding Hole
Ashton New Road Winding Hole — 3 miles and 13 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton New Road Winding Hole
Castlefield Junction — 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms — 2 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms
Grocer's Wharf — 2 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Grocer's Wharf
Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin — 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin
Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction — 2 miles, 4½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction
Hulme Hall Road Winding Hole — 2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Hulme Hall Road Winding Hole
Pomona Lock Branch Junction — 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Pomona Lock Branch Junction
Clayton Junction — 3 miles, 4½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Clayton Junction
Stretford - Waters Meeting — 5 miles, ½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting
Stretford Marina — 5 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Middlewood Basin No 1 — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Middlewood Basin No 1
Middlewood Basin No 2 — 3 miles, 1½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Hulme Locks Branch - Bridgewater Canal Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Hulme Locks Branch) to River Irwell - Hulme Locks Branch Junction, then on the Manchester Ship Canal (River Irwell Upper Reach) to Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal - River Irwell Junction, then on the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal (Main Line) to Middlewood Basin No 2
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Failsworth Pool Winding Hole — 2 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Broadway Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Causeway Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 4 furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina — 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to New Islington Marina Entrance, then on the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) to Cotton Field Wharf Marina, then on the Rochdale Canal (New Islington Marina Arm) to New Islington Marina
Plank Lane Pump Out — 17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out
Wool Road Bridge No 70 — 18 miles, 3 furlongs and 47 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton-under-Lyne Junction, then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Wool Road Bridge No 70Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Stretford Marina — 5 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Bridgewater Marina — 11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
Oughtrington Wharf — 14 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Oughtrington Wharf
Portland Basin Arm — 7 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Portland Basin Arm
Braidbar Boats — 19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 40 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Junction, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Braidbar Boats
New Mills Marina — 19 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 40 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Marple Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Upper) to New Mills MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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