Ladybird Moorings 
Currently the home mooring for Mintball.
Windsor Drive, Market Drayton TF9 1RL, United Kingdom
Ladybird Moorings is on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line).
Early plans for the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) between Oldcorn and St Helens were proposed by John Green but languished until Thomas Jones was appointed as engineer in 1782. The canal joined the sea near Cambridge. Expectations for manure traffic to Wokingham were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) was closed in 1905 when Ambersford Aqueduct collapsed. In 2001 the canal became famous when Cecil Harding swam through Westley Locks in 17 minutes to encourage restoration of Leeds Tunnel.
Ladybird Moorings
is a minor waterways place
on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) between
Newcastle Road Bridge No 62 (1¾ furlongs
to the southeast) and
Nantwich Aqueduct (11 miles and 6¼ furlongs
and 22 locks
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of Newcastle Road Bridge No 62 is Betton Bridge No 63;
1 furlong
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Nantwich Aqueduct is Lords Bridge No 64;
½ furlongs
away.
There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 48 hours. Overnight moorings on the towpath side if you want to visit Market Drayton and the short term moorings are full, except on market days when you can moor during the day. This does not refer to the long-term herringbone moorings on the offside. Towards Betton Bridge there is a public footpath through to the estate road which leads into town.
| Newcastle Road Bridge No 62 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Market Drayton Visitor Moorings (Talbot Wharf) | 1½ furlongs | |
Talbot Wharf  | 1½ furlongs | |
Talbot Wharf Services     | 1 furlong | |
| Betton Bridge No 63 | 1 furlong | |
| Ladybird Moorings | ||
| Lords Bridge No 64 | ½ furlongs | |
| Market Drayton Visitor Moorings (5 day) | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Victoria Bridge No 65 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Victoria Wharf (Market Drayton) | 2½ furlongs | |
| Railway Bridge (North Staffs to Stoke on Trent (dismantled)) | 4¾ furlongs | |
Amenities in Market Drayton
ASDA Iceland Lidl Morrisons
Foodshion Garden
The Hippodrome The Red Lion
B&M Home Bargains W H Smith
Boots Chemist
Barclays Cashpoint Cashpoint Cashpoint Cashpoint NatWest
Tower Services (Shell)Amenities at other places in Market Drayton
Holidays Afloat Ltd at Market Drayton Visitor Moorings (Talbot Wharf)
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Autherley Junction
Talbot Wharf Services — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Tyrley Wharf Services — 1 mile, 4¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Goldstone Wharf — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Goldstone Bridge No 55 — 3 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Norbury Wharf Boatyard — 11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Norbury Junction Services — 11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
The Navigation Inn (Gnosall) — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Wheaton Aston Services — 18 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
In the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Audlem Wharf — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Audlem Water Point (below Lock No 25) — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Overwater Marina — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nantwich Services — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 22 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Cholmondeston Lock No 1 — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, 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 — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service Station
Venetian Marina — 16 miles, 6 furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, 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
Hurleston Services — 14 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Hurleston Services
Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31 — 18 miles and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, 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
Swanley Bridge Marina — 15 miles, 6½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Swanley Bridge MarinaNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Autherley Junction
Tyrley Wharf Services — 1 mile, 4¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Norbury Wharf Boatyard — 11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Wheaton Aston Services — 18 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
In the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Audlem Wharf — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nantwich Services — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 22 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nantwich Basin Entrance — 12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 22 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Calveley Service Station — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service Station
Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31 — 18 miles and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, 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 31Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Autherley Junction
Talbot Wharf Services — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Norbury Wharf Boatyard — 11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Norbury Junction Services — 11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Wheaton Aston Services — 18 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
In the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Audlem Wharf — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Overwater Marina — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nantwich Services — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 22 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Barbridge Marina — 15 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, 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
Calveley Service Station — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service Station
Bunbury Staircase Locks Nos 30 and 31 — 18 miles and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, 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
Swanley Bridge Marina — 15 miles, 6½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Swanley Bridge MarinaNearest place to turn
In the direction of Autherley Junction
Talbot Wharf — 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Goldstone Wharf — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Park Heath Wharf — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Shebdon Winding Hole — 7 miles, 6 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Grub Street Winding Hole — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Norbury Wharf Boatyard — 11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Norbury Junction — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
High Onn Wharf — 15 miles, 8 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Wheaton Aston Winding Hole — 18 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Newport Canal Basin — 15 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Norbury Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Newport Branch - Main Line) to Newport Canal Basin
In the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Adderley Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Moss Hall Winding Hole — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Overwater Marina — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Hack Green Winding Hole — 9 miles, 2 furlongs and 22 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Marsh Lane Winding hole — 11 miles, ½ furlongs and 22 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nantwich Basin Entrance — 12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 22 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Poole Hill Winding Hole — 13 miles, 3½ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Poole Hill Winding Hole
Hurleston Junction — 14 miles and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Hurleston Junction
Barbridge Junction — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Barbridge Junction
Crossbanks Farm Winding Hole — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Crossbanks Farm Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Autherley Junction
Talbot Wharf Services — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
Wheaton Aston Services — 18 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
In the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Overwater Marina — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Calveley Service Station — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Calveley Service Station
Venetian Marina — 16 miles, 6 furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Barbridge Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Venetian MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Autherley Junction
Norbury Wharf Boatyard — 11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Autherley Junction
In the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nantwich Marina Wharf — 12 miles and 22 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nantwich Basin Entrance — 12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 22 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Swanley Bridge Marina — 15 miles, 6½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Nantwich to Bunbury) to Hurleston Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Canal - Main Line) to Swanley Bridge Marina
Bunbury Bridge No 105 — 18 miles, ¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, 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 — 18 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, 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 — 19 miles, 6½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Nantwich Basin Entrance, 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 WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
To the Moorings and home from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Sunday the 27th of September, 2020
Down and then Up Again from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 19th of September, 2020
The way back home. from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 28th of September, 2019
Fishermen, as far as the eye can see! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 14th of September, 2019
Back to Drayton from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Sunday the 31st of March, 2019
A Misty and cool Saturday from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 30th of March, 2019
We flew to Brewood. from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Thursday the 6th of September, 2018
Badger.. Badger...Badger.... Arrggghh!!!!! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Friday the 9th of March, 2018
Back to the Moorings from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Wednesday the 20th of September, 2017
Quietly to Nantwich from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Thursday the 14th of September, 2017
Back to Market Drayton from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 28th of August, 2017
Slow, slow, quick... err no.. make that slow from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Friday the 25th of August, 2017
Finally some good weather from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 17th of July, 2017
Badger, Badger, Badger..Mush.... well you know the rest... from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Friday the 14th of July, 2017
It's raining locks from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 1st of October, 2016
Badger or Bust!! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 17th of September, 2016
Mr Blue Sky from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 4th of May, 2015
In Brewood from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 2nd of May, 2015
A Surfeit of Bridges from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Sunday the 28th of September, 2014
To the South!!! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 20th of September, 2014
The Last Leg from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 9th of August, 2014
Gad.. that sun's hot...Better not touch it then... from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 26th of July, 2014
Sunny with a chance of acorns from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Sunday the 29th of September, 2013
Badger, Badger, Badger..... Mushroom!! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 21st of September, 2013
A long slow slog up hill from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Tuesday the 26th of May, 2009
Just a few locks from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Friday the 22nd of May, 2009
Barbridge in the mist from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 13th of April, 2009
Nantwich or Bust! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 4th of April, 2009
Audlem - or why do we bother boating? from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 10th of September, 2007
Locks, Stock and Secret Nuclear Bunkers from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Friday the 7th of September, 2007
There's an east wind coming all the same, such a wind as never blew on England yet.. from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 28th of May, 2007
Due South from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Friday the 25th of May, 2007
Down and then Up Again from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 19th of September, 2020
The way back home. from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 28th of September, 2019
Fishermen, as far as the eye can see! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 14th of September, 2019
Back to Drayton from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Sunday the 31st of March, 2019
A Misty and cool Saturday from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 30th of March, 2019
We flew to Brewood. from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Thursday the 6th of September, 2018
Badger.. Badger...Badger.... Arrggghh!!!!! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Friday the 9th of March, 2018
Back to the Moorings from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Wednesday the 20th of September, 2017
Quietly to Nantwich from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Thursday the 14th of September, 2017
Back to Market Drayton from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 28th of August, 2017
Slow, slow, quick... err no.. make that slow from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Friday the 25th of August, 2017
Finally some good weather from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 17th of July, 2017
Badger, Badger, Badger..Mush.... well you know the rest... from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Friday the 14th of July, 2017
It's raining locks from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 1st of October, 2016
Badger or Bust!! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 17th of September, 2016
Mr Blue Sky from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 4th of May, 2015
In Brewood from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 2nd of May, 2015
A Surfeit of Bridges from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Sunday the 28th of September, 2014
To the South!!! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 20th of September, 2014
The Last Leg from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 9th of August, 2014
Gad.. that sun's hot...Better not touch it then... from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 26th of July, 2014
Sunny with a chance of acorns from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Sunday the 29th of September, 2013
Badger, Badger, Badger..... Mushroom!! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 21st of September, 2013
A long slow slog up hill from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Tuesday the 26th of May, 2009
Just a few locks from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Friday the 22nd of May, 2009
Barbridge in the mist from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 13th of April, 2009
Nantwich or Bust! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Saturday the 4th of April, 2009
Audlem - or why do we bother boating? from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 10th of September, 2007
Locks, Stock and Secret Nuclear Bunkers from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Friday the 7th of September, 2007
There's an east wind coming all the same, such a wind as never blew on England yet.. from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 28th of May, 2007
Due South from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Friday the 25th of May, 2007
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