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Chadderton Towpath Bridge

 
M60, Oldham OL9 9PP, United Kingdom (M60)
 

Chadderton Towpath Bridge carries a footpath over the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) a few kilometres from Nantwich.

Early plans of what would become the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) 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.

Information about the place
Chadderton Towpath Bridge is a minor waterways place on the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) between New Islington Marina Entrance (4 miles and 3¾ furlongs and 17 locks to the southwest) and Littleborough (10 miles and 3½ furlongs and 16 locks to the northeast).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of New Islington Marina Entrance is M60 Tunnel (northern entrance); ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Littleborough is Broadway Bridge (Oldham); 1¼ 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.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 Bus stop (Berkeley Avenue)
 Bus stop (Berkeley Avenue)
 Bus stop (Broadway)
 Bus stop (Butler Green)
 Bus stop (Butler Green)
 Bus stop (Fields New Road)
 Bus stop (Old Lane)
 Bus stop (Old Lane)
 Bus stop (Railway Bridge)
 Bus stop (Thompson Lane)
 Bus stop (Thompson Lane)

Amenities nearby at Broadway Bridge (Oldham)

 Subway Sandwich Shop
 Bus stop (Broadway)
 Bus stop (Broadway)
 Bus stop (Broadway)
 Bus stop (Broadway)
 Bus stop (Broadway)
 Bus stop (Broadway)
 Bus stop (Broadway)
 Bus stop (Broadway)
 Bus stop (Broadway)
 Bus stop (Mough Lane)
 Bus stop (Mough Lane)
 Bus stop (Primary School)
 Bus stop (St Matthew's High School)

Amenities nearby at M60 Tunnel (northern entrance)

 Bus stop (Coalshaw Green Road)
 Bus stop (Derby Street)
 Bus stop (Derby Street)
 Bus stop (Houseley Avenue)
 Bus stop (Houseley Avenue)
 Bus stop (Lancaster Street)
 Bus stop (Lancaster Street)
 Bus stop (Long Lane)
 Bus stop (Long Lane (Ebnd))
 Bus stop (Turf Lane)
 Bus stop (Turf Lane)
 Bus stop (Turf Lane (Ebd))
 
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Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Castlefield Junction

New Islington Marina — 4 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to New Islington Marina Entrance, then on the Rochdale Canal (New Islington Marina Arm) to New Islington Marina
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 28 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 — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 28 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin
Stretford Marina — 9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Watch House Cruising Club — 10 miles, ½ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Worsley Visitor Moorings — 13 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 28 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 — 14 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 28 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 — 16 miles, 7½ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings
Fairfield Junction — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 37 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
Grove Road Bridge No 96 — 16 miles, 1 furlong and 45 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 — 19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 53 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

In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Littleborough Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Travis Mill Lock No 28 — 14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 36 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — 16 miles, 1 furlong and 46 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina — 16 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 47 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Castlefield Junction

Marple Bottom Lock Bridge Winding Hole — 18 miles, 1 furlong and 37 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 — 19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 53 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

In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Fielden Wharf & Services — 16 miles, 1 furlong and 46 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Castlefield Junction

Watch House Cruising Club — 10 miles, ½ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Fairfield Junction — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 37 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
Oughtrington Wharf — 18 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Oughtrington Wharf
Grove Road Bridge No 96 — 16 miles, 1 furlong and 45 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 — 19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 53 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

In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Littleborough Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina — 16 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 47 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Castlefield Junction

Failsworth Pool Winding Hole — 1 mile, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Butler Lane Lock Winding Hole — 4 miles and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina Entrance — 4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Ducie Street Junction — 4 miles, 6½ furlongs and 19 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Viaduct Winding Hole — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to New Viaduct Winding Hole
Ashton New Road Winding Hole — 6 miles, 6 furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton New Road Winding Hole
Castlefield Junction — 6 miles and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms
Grocer's Wharf — 6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Grocer's Wharf
Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 28 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin

In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Broadway Bridge Winding Hole — 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Causeway Bridge Winding Hole — 6 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Boarshaw Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Edinburgh Way Tunnel Winding Hole — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Dicken Green Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4 furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Rochdale Junction — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Moss Upper Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 7½ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Winding Hole — 10 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bent House Winding Hole — 11 miles, ½ furlongs and 19 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bent House Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 19 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Castlefield Junction

New Islington Marina — 4 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to New Islington Marina Entrance, then on the Rochdale Canal (New Islington Marina Arm) to New Islington Marina

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Castlefield Junction

Stretford Marina — 9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Bridgewater Marina — 14 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 28 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 — 18 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Oughtrington Wharf
Portland Basin Arm — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 37 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

In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Pickwell and Arnold Boatyard — 17 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 50 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Hollinwood Branch Canal] (Waterhouses Junction) The towpath of the Fairbottom Branch Canal crossed the Hollinwood Branch Canal on a swivel bridge located across the head of lock [List of Parkruns in the United Kingdom] Late Georgian (1988 edition), p. 181. ISBN 1-85149-032-9 "course – Severn Bridge parkrun". www.parkrun.org.uk. Tyler, Jane (5 January 2018). "8 parkruns [Listed buildings in Manchester-M11] England, retrieved 11 December 2017 Historic England, "Ashton Canal towpath bridge over junction with Stockport Branch canal, Manchester (1197794)", National [Listed buildings in Rochdale] retrieved 29 August 2017 Historic England, "Rochdale Canal Lock No. 52 and towpath bridge, Rochdale (1038295)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved [Listed buildings in Manchester-M4] England, retrieved 19 January 2018 Historic England, "Ashton Canal Towpath bridge over junction with Islington Branch canal, west of Lock No. 2, Manchester [Listed buildings in Manchester-M1] for England, retrieved 2 December 2017 Historic England, "Rochdale Canal Towpath footbridge and associated ramps opposite Brownsfield Mill, Manchester (1270859)" [Listed buildings in Kearsley] Manchester and Bolton Railway was built through the area, and two railway bridges are listed. Also passing through the area are the Manchester Bolton and [Listed buildings in Hyde, Greater Manchester] and associated structures, a public house, a former hatter's workshop, bridges crossing the Peak Forest Canal, a boundary stone, a canal warehouse, a [Listed buildings in Marple, Greater Manchester] Manchester, England. The town, together with the villages of High Lane, Marple Bridge, Mellor, and Strines, and the surrounding countryside, contains 141 listed [Listed buildings in Haigh, Greater Manchester] workers' cottages, a church and associated structures, a school, and a bridge over a disused railway. Greater Manchester portal Historic England Historic
 
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