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Willey Moor Lock Visitor Moorings 

 
48 hour moorings
Also known as: Willeymoor Lock Visitor Moorings
Willeymoor Lock Tavern, Tarporley Road, Wirswall SY13 4HF, United Kingdom
 

Willey Moor Lock Visitor Moorings is on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) between Liverford and Bedworth.

Early plans of what would become the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) were drawn up by Thomas Dadford in 1835 but problems with Bedford Boat Lift caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1876. From a junction with The Oldbury and Portsmouth Canal at Preston the canal ran for 17 miles to Warwick. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Plymouth never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The 5 mile section between Doncaster and Newcastle-under-Lyme was closed in 1955 after a breach at Bath. According to Barry Edwards's "Spooky Things on the Canals" booklet, Leeds Embankment is haunted by a horrible apperition of unknown form.

Information about the place
Willey Moor Lock Visitor Moorings is a minor waterways place on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) between Whitchurch Branch Junction (Junction of Whitchurch Branch with Llangollen Canal) (2 miles and 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks to the south) and Wrenbury Lift Bridge No 20 (Wrenbury village a quarter of a mile southeast) (4 miles and 2 furlongs and 2 locks to the east).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Whitchurch Branch Junction is Willey Moor Lock Footbridge (private footbridge only for pub customers' use); ½ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Wrenbury Lift Bridge No 20 is Quoisley Lock No 11; 4¾ furlongs away.

Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor).

Jackson's Bridge No 261 mile, ½ furlongs
Povey's Lock No 133¼ furlongs
Willey Moor Lock No 12½ furlongs
Willeymoor Lock Tavern ½ furlongs
Willey Moor Lock Footbridge½ furlongs
Willey Moor Lock Visitor Moorings 
Quoisley Lock No 114¾ furlongs
Quoisley Bridge No 256 furlongs
Quoisley Visitor Moorings7½ furlongs
Steer Brook Visitor Moorings1 mile, 2¾ furlongs
Steer Bridge No 24 1 mile, 5½ furlongs
 
 
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The visitor moorings are at the end of the lock landing stage.

 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Hurleston Junction

Wrenbury Mill Boatyard — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Swanley Bridge Marina — 8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Hurleston Services — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Nantwich Services — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Nantwich Services
Cholmondeston Lock No 1 — 13 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Cholmondeston Lock No 1
Calveley Service Station — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service Station
Venetian Marina — 13 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Venetian Marina
Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31 — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31
Overwater Marina — 17 miles, 6½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Overwater Marina
Audlem Water Point (below Lock No 25) — 18 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Audlem Water Point (below Lock No 25)
Audlem Wharf — 18 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Audlem Wharf
Tattenhall Marina — 19 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Tattenhall Marina

In the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls

Grindley Brook Water Points — 1 mile, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Whixall Marina — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Bettisfield Services — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Blackwater Meadow Marina — 14 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Ellesmere Services — 15 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Weston Arm Services (C&RT) — 19 miles, ½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) to Weston Arm Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch) to Weston Arm Services (C&RT)

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Hurleston Junction

Nantwich Basin Entrance — 12 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nantwich Services — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Nantwich Services
Calveley Service Station — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service Station
Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31 — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31
Audlem Wharf — 18 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Audlem Wharf
Tattenhall Marina — 19 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Tattenhall Marina

In the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls

Grindley Brook Services — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Whixall Marina — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Ellesmere Services — 15 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Weston Arm Services (C&RT) — 19 miles, ½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) to Weston Arm Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch) to Weston Arm Services (C&RT)

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Hurleston Junction

Wrenbury Mill Boatyard — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Swanley Bridge Marina — 8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Barbridge Marina — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Marina
Nantwich Services — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Nantwich Services
Calveley Service Station — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service Station
Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31 — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31
Overwater Marina — 17 miles, 6½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Overwater Marina
Audlem Wharf — 18 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Audlem Wharf
Tattenhall Marina — 19 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Tattenhall Marina

In the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls

Grindley Brook Services — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Whixall Marina — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Ellesmere Services — 15 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Whittington Wharf Narrowboats — 19 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Weston Arm Services (C&RT) — 19 miles, ½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Frankton Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) to Weston Arm Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Weston Branch) to Weston Arm Services (C&RT)

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Hurleston Junction

Thomasons Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Wrenbury Mill Boatyard — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Stoneley Green Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Swanley Bridge Marina — 8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Ravensmoor Wharf Winding Hole — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Hurleston Junction — 10 miles, 4½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Poole Hill Winding Hole — 11 miles, ¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Poole Hill Winding Hole
Barbridge Junction — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Barbridge Junction
Nantwich Basin Entrance — 12 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance

In the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls

Grindley Brook Winding Hole — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Whitchurch Winding Hole — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Whitchurch Branch Winding hole — 3 miles and 8 locks away
Travel to Whitchurch Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Whitchurch Branch) to Whitchurch Branch Winding hole
Hassell's No 1 Lift Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Tilstock Park Winding Hole — 6 miles and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Whixall Moss Junction — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Whixall Marina — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Hampton Bank Winding Hole — 11 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Baysil Wood Winding Hole — 13 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Ellesmere Branch Junction — 15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Ellesmere Town Wharf — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Ellesmere Branch Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Ellesmere Branch) to Ellesmere Town Wharf

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Hurleston Junction

Calveley Service Station — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service Station
Venetian Marina — 13 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Venetian Marina
Overwater Marina — 17 miles, 6½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Overwater Marina

In the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls

Grindley Brook Pump-Out — 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Hurleston Junction

Swanley Bridge Marina — 8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hurleston Junction
Nantwich Basin Entrance — 12 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nantwich Marina Wharf — 12 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Nantwich Marina Wharf
Bunbury Bridge No 105 — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Bunbury Bridge No 105
Aqueduct Marina — 15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Aqueduct Marina
Beeston Castle Wharf — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Beeston Castle Wharf
Tattenhall Marina — 19 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Winding Hole above Bunbury Locks, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) to Tattenhall Marina

In the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls

Whitchurch Marina — 3 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Whixall Marina — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Whixall Moss Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Prees Branch) to Whixall Marina
Blackwater Meadow Marina — 14 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Whittington Wharf Narrowboats — 19 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Llantisilio - Horseshoe Falls
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
Blog posts
Misty Morning and then sunshine. from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Tuesday the 19th of September, 2017
Willey Moor again... don't know where...... from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 18th of September, 2017
 
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[Llangollen Canal] the marina berths. Mooring in Llangollen is restricted to 48 hours, and a charge is made both at the marina and the visitor moorings, which are below bridge
 
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Willey Moor again… don't know where…… | Scribblings from the ...
Sep 18, 2017 ... From The Jack Mytton Inn (Closed) to Willey Moor Lock Visitor Moorings, a distance of 21 miles, 1¾ flg and 8 locks. After a good nights sleep ...
March 2015 - Harnser's Travels
Mar 31, 2015 ... The moorings below the Adderley flight are much better being out in the ... Once we were through the locks we decided to moor on the visitor moorings at ... We carried on for another hour to moor just below Willey Moor Lock ...
Llangollen Canal - Wikipedia
The Llangollen Canal (Welsh: Camlas Llangollen) is a navigable canal crossing the border ... The 8-mile (13 km) section from Chirk to Frankton included six locks and was completed in 1801. ... Willey Moor Lock ... to 48 hours, and a charge is made both at the marina and the visitor moorings, which are below bridge 45.
Your Handy Guide to Visitor Moorings, Water Points, Pump-Out and ...
Northampton Boat Club welcomes visitors but mooring space is limited at this ... Willy Watt Marina, Woodford. SP973752 ... Please moor with consideration for those wishing to use the lock.) Peartree Farm Mooring, Aldwincle. TL016822.
Sunday 29 March 2015 Greenfield Bridge - Harnser's Travels
Mar 29, 2015 ... About 7 pm we went up to the Willey Moor Tavern for dinner and I think I ... would moor on the 48 hr visitor moorings a short way below the lock.
Andys Triumph TR7 and Narrowboat Centurion Blog: 2015
Oct 6, 2015 ... Passing Frankton Junction, boats waiting to lock down ... Ellesmere Visitor Moorings. ... Back on the Cheshire Plains near Willey Moor Lock.