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Vale Royal Visitor Moorings

 
Weaver Way, Moulton CW8 2BB, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Vale Royal Visitor Moorings is a minor waterways place on the River Weaver (Main Line) between Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance (Channel leading to the drydock and sluices) (2 miles and 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock to the northeast) and Outlet of unnavigable upper River Weaver (2 miles and 4 furlongs to the southeast).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance is Vale Royal Lock Weir Entrance (Channel leading to the Weir - No Access); a few yards away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Outlet of unnavigable upper River Weaver is Newbridge Swing Bridge (Newbridge - Bradford Mill); 5½ 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. Beautiful, quiet linear mooring just upstream of lock, 2-3 miles from Winford. Plenty of room for quite a few boats, not too shallow. No services, shops or pubs !!.

 
 
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Amenities nearby at Newbridge Swing Bridge

 R Milner & Sons Ltd
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Winsford Marina

Winsford Marina2 miles, 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Winsford Marina

In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance

Northwich Town Service Station3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Services5 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Acton Swing Bridge8 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Oakwood Marina10 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Dutton Locks No 49 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Dutton Locks No 4
Middlewich Big Lock No 7514 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Big Lock No 75
Middlewich Town Wharf14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Town Wharf
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Middlewich Junction14 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Junction

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Winsford Marina

Winsford Winding Hole2 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Winsford Marina

In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance

Northwich Drydock2 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Hunt's Lock Back Channel) to Northwich Drydock
Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver)4 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Winding Hole4 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Winding Hole
Anderton Marina5 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Marina
Barnton Tunnel (eastern entrance)5 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Barnton Tunnel (eastern entrance)
Winding Hole between Barnton and Saltersford Tunnels6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Winding Hole between Barnton and Saltersford Tunnels
Bradley Meadow Winding Hole7 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bradley Meadow Winding Hole
Wincham Winding Hole7 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Wincham Winding Hole
Milepost - Shardlow 89 Miles / Preston Brook 3 Miles8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Milepost - Shardlow 89 Miles / Preston Brook 3 Miles
Bartington Winding Hole8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bartington Winding Hole
School Lane Winding Hole9 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to School Lane Winding Hole
Dutton Hall Winding Hole9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Dutton Hall Winding Hole
Park Farm Marina9 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Park Farm Marina
Oakwood Marina10 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Dutton Stop Winding Hole10 miles, 3 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Dutton Stop Winding Hole
Whatcroft Flash10 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Whatcroft Flash
Preston Brook Winding Hole10 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook Winding Hole
Preston Brook - Waters Meeting12 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting
Preston Brook Marina12 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Preston Brook Marina

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance

Northwich Town Service Station3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Services5 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
Blog posts
Vale Royal Moorings from Narrowboat Just Heaven posted Monday the 2nd of September, 2019
 
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[River Avon, Bristol] Bitton. Keynsham Lock opened in 1727. Just above the lock are some visitor moorings and a pub, on an island between the lock and the weir. The weir side [Caldon Canal] new visitor centre. A disused lock, actually the first lock on the Uttoxeter Branch (see below), was reopened, as was the basin below it, and moorings for [Stone, Staffordshire] have in recent times been taken over for modern day use including The Moorings, a development of apartments based on the old Stubbs warehouse. Apartments [Mullion Cove] proportions ravaged the Mounts Bay from the SSE. Fishing boats ran for safer moorings at Mousehole, Newlyn and Penzance. For once the barometer had not foretold [Berrima Internment Camp Huts Area] that have been disturbed by wombat activity. In addition to the huts, moorings and jetties the internees built a bridge across the river that they named [List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft before 1925] The French Army's first airship, Patrie, is torn loose from temporary moorings at Souhesmes during a storm. After briefly touching down in Ireland, it [River Parrett] goods to the sites. Combwich Pill is the only site where recreational moorings are available in the estuary. Sedgemoor District Council acts as the Competent [William Lawson (co-operator)] Baggrow Brow the travelling gear failed, and the cogwheels slipped their moorings. The engine having no brake rushed headlong down the incline, gaining momentum [1951 New Year Honours] South West Scotland Electricity Board. Stanley Temple Cope, Principal Moorings Officer, Air Ministry. Arthur William Cotterell, JP, Chairman, Walsall [List of Statutory Instruments of the United Kingdom, 1992] Alterations) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/556) Non-Domestic Rating (Multiple Moorings) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/557) Council Tax (Exempt Dwellings) Order
 
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Vale Royal Saturday7 July 2018 - Harnser's Travels
Jul 7, 2018 ... Lovely quiet mooring above Dutton Lock last night, there were a few rowers ... the locks to moor for the night on the Vale Royal visitor moorings.
Vale Royal Visitor Moorings – Narrowboat Just Heaven
May 28, 2019 ... On to Winsford to moor in the 'marina' and let the girls have a go on the new and extensive playground there. Then back to Vale Royal for the ...
Vale Royal - Harnser's Travels
Apr 6, 2019 ... Finish : 1530 Vale Royal moorings ... break we carried on down stream to the Vale Royal visitor moorings where we have stopped for the night.
Visitor Moorings
You should discuss your vessel and it's suitability for the visitor mooring with the mooring owner upon booking. Note: Due to the tidal nature of the River Thames,  ...
Spring User Forum » River Weaver Navigation Society
Apr 26, 2012 ... Vale Royal Visitor Moorings. As BW has said that the new path is not a cycleway, in the interest of safety will measures be taken to prevent ...
Vale Royal to Sutton Swing Bridge. - Hadar
Jun 27, 2012 ... We set off from the visitor moorings at Vale Royal and were soon approaching Vale Royal locks. SAM_3171. In the larger lock was moored ...
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The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC is a yacht racing and sailing club ... centreboard dinghy racing, sail training and courses plus has a large marina ... Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Club - POSTPONED (April 03, 2020  ...
Getting Here » Visit Northwich - Cheshire
There are visitor mooring between Northwich Town Bridge and Hayhurst Bridge ... industrial heritage and the great locks of the Weaver at Vale Royal, Hunts, ...
To Vale Royal Cut (5 April) - Narrow Boat Albert
Apr 5, 2009 ... He refers to Vale Royal Cut. The spring sun is ... We moored up for a cuppa on the lift visitor moorings and got our bearings. We decided to go ...