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Scowcroft Lock No 61

 
Rochdale M24 2TJ, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Scowcroft Lock No 61 is a minor waterways place on the Rochdale Canal between New Islington Marina Entrance (7 miles and ½ furlongs and 20 locks to the southwest) and Littleborough (7 miles and 6¾ furlongs and 12 locks to the northeast).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of New Islington Marina Entrance is Scowcroft Railway Bridge; ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Littleborough is Boarshaw Bridge Winding Hole; 2¼ 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.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 Hare & Hounds
 Fish & Chips

Amenities nearby at Boarshaw Bridge Winding Hole

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Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Castlefield Junction

New Islington Marina7 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 21 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 Arms8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms
Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin8 miles, 5½ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin
Stretford Marina11 miles, 5 furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Watch House Cruising Club12 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Worsley Visitor Moorings15 miles, 7 furlongs and 32 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 Marina17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 32 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 Moorings19 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings
Fairfield Junction11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
Grove Road Bridge No 9618 miles, 5½ furlongs and 49 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

In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Littleborough Sanitary Station8 miles, 2 furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Travis Mill Lock No 2811 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services13 miles, 4½ furlongs and 43 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 44 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services17 miles, 7 furlongs and 53 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Littleborough Sanitary Station8 miles, 2 furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services13 miles, 4½ furlongs and 43 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services17 miles, 7 furlongs and 53 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 Club12 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Fairfield Junction11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
Grove Road Bridge No 9618 miles, 5½ furlongs and 49 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

In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Littleborough Sanitary Station8 miles, 2 furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 44 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services17 miles, 7 furlongs and 53 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Castlefield Junction

Causeway Bridge Winding Hole1 mile, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Broadway Bridge Winding Hole2 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Failsworth Pool Winding Hole3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Butler Lane Lock Winding Hole6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina Entrance7 miles, ½ furlongs and 21 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Ducie Street Junction7 miles, 3 furlongs and 23 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Viaduct Winding Hole8 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to New Viaduct Winding Hole
Ashton New Road Winding Hole9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton New Road Winding Hole
Castlefield Junction8 miles, 4½ furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms

In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Boarshaw Bridge Winding Hole2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Edinburgh Way Tunnel Winding Hole3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Dicken Green Winding Hole3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Rochdale Junction4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Moss Upper Lock Winding Hole4 miles, 3 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Winding Hole7 miles, 6 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bent House Winding Hole8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bent House Bridge Winding Hole8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Summit Pound Winding Hole10 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 25 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bottomley Road Winding Hole11 miles, 1 furlong and 29 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 Marina7 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 21 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

In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Hebden Bridge Services17 miles, 7 furlongs and 53 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Castlefield Junction

Stretford Marina11 miles, 5 furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Bridgewater Marina17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 32 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
Portland Basin Arm13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 41 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 Boatyard15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 47 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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Lock 61 Scowcroft, Rochdale Canal | Canal & River Trust
Unfortunately, an issue with Lock 61 offside gate hinge is preventing both ... Type : Navigation Restriction. Reason: Structure failure. Is the towpath closed? No ...
Two Day Stoppage on Rochdale Canal ... - Pennine Waterways News
Oct 11, 2010 ... There is to be a two-day stoppage at Lock 61 (Scowcroft Lock) on the Rochdale ... Lock 61 is not part of the 19 locks between Failsworth and ...
TNC On Tour 2002 Page 21
Directly after Blue Pits Highest Lock No 51 is the rebuilt Manchester Road Bridge. Next is Blue Pits Middle Lock No 52 ... Scowcroft Lock No 61. Rochdale Canal.
Inspection delay on Rochdale - Pennine Waterways News
Oct 8, 2013 ... Lock 61 (Scowcroft Lock) on the Rochdale Canal will be closed ... It was not possible to carry out the planned inspection on the original date.
Rochdale Canal - Wikipedia
The Rochdale Canal is in Northern England, between Manchester and Sowerby Bridge, part of ... 61, Scowcroft Lock ... As a result of having no summit tunnel, there were more locks, and the summit pound was very short, at just 0.8 miles ( 1.3 ...