Site of Castleford Lock (leading to River Aire)
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Site of Castleford Lock (leading to River Aire) is on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) between Chester and Chelmsford.
Early plans of what would become the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) were drawn up by Thomas Telford in 1782 but problems with Chelmsford Locks caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1888. Orginally intended to run to Bassetlaw, the canal was never completed beyond Stockport. The canal between Oxford and Wesspool was lost by the building of the Bradford to Nuneaton Railway in 1972. "It Gets a Lot Worse Further Up" by Edward Wright describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Erewash Inclined plane.
Site of Castleford Lock (leading to River Aire)
is a minor waterways place
on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) between
Bank Dole Junction (Junction of the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) and the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line)) (6 miles and 5¼ furlongs
and 2 locks
to the east) and
Castleford Junction (Junction of the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) and the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line)) (2¾ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Bank Dole Junction is Castleford Cut Visitor Moorings;
1¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Castleford Junction is C&RT Castleford Maintenance Yard;
¾ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes). This part of the Castleford Cut is reserved for commercial traffic.
| Fairburn Ings Basin | 6¾ furlongs | |
| Bulholme Lock Railway Bridge | 4 furlongs | |
| Bulholme Lock Weir Exit | 3¼ furlongs | |
Bulholme Lock No 10  | 2¾ furlongs | |
Castleford Cut Visitor Moorings  | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Site of Castleford Lock (leading to River Aire) | ||
| C&RT Castleford Maintenance Yard | ¾ furlongs | |
Supreme Marine  | ¾ furlongs | |
The Griffin PH  | 1 furlong | |
| Barnsdale Road Bridge | 1 furlong | |
Castleford Sanitary Station     | 2 furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Woodnook Lock No 6 — 2 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Woodnook Lock No 6
Fairies Hill Moorings — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section - Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
Lemonroyd Lock No 7 — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Lock No 7
Lemonroyd Marina — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Marina
King's Road Lock No 3 — 3 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to King's Road Lock No 3
Woodlesford Lock No 5 — 5 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Woodlesford Lock No 5
Fishpond Lock No 4 — 6 miles and 3 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Fishpond Lock No 4
Stanley Ferry Water Point — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Water Point
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Leeds Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Sanitary Station
Leeds Dock Visitor Moorings — 10 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Dock Entrance, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Leeds Dock) to Leeds Dock Visitor Moorings
Broad Cut Low Lock No 3 — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Broad Cut Low Lock No 3
In the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Bulholme Lock No 10 — 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Ferrybridge Flood Lock Footbridge — 5 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11 — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Bank Dole Lock No 1 — 6 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Bank Dole Lock No 1
Beal Bridge — 9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal Bridge
Beal Lock No 2 — 9 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal Lock No 2
Whitley Lock No 12 — 10 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Marina
Woodlesford Lock No 5 — 5 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Woodlesford Lock No 5
Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings — 5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings
Leeds Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Sanitary Station
Leeds Basin — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Basin
Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station
Shepley Bridge Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Shepley Bridge Sanitary Station
Dobson Locks Services — 19 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services
In the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Whitley Lock No 12 — 10 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Selby Basin — 17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Selby BasinNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Fairies Hill Moorings — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section - Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
Lemonroyd Marina — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Marina
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Leeds Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Sanitary Station
Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station
Savile Town Wharf and Basin (Dewsbury) — 16 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Dewsbury Arm Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Dewsbury Old Cut) to Savile Town Wharf and Basin (Dewsbury)
Shepley Bridge Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Shepley Bridge Sanitary Station
Dobson Locks Services — 19 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services
In the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Whitley Lock No 12 — 10 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Selby Basin — 17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Selby BasinNearest place to turn
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Lock Weir Exit — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Lock Weir Exit
Fairies Hill Lock Arm — 2 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Arm
Fleet Lane Arm — 4 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Fleet Lane Arm
Stanley Ferry Marina — 5 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Marina
Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) South — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) South
Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North — 9 miles, ¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North
Knostrop Flood Lock Weir Entrance — 9 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Knostrop Flood Lock Weir Entrance
Wakefield Weir Entrance — 8 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Wakefield Weir Entrance
Leeds Dock Side Arm — 10 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Dock Entrance, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Leeds Dock) to Leeds Dock Side Arm
River Aire Junction — 10 miles, 4½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to River Aire Junction
Leeds Basin — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Basin
Broad Cut Weir Entrance — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Broad Cut Weir Entrance
Waller Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Waller Bridge Winding Hole
Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Horbury Basin Residential Moorings & Sanitary Station
Aire Valley Marina (eastern entrance) — 12 miles, ¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Aire Valley Marina (eastern entrance)
In the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Bulholme Lock Weir Exit — 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Ouse - Aire and Calder Junction
Bank Dole Lock Junction — 6 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Bank Dole Lock Junction
Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance — 9 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance
Haddlesey Junction — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Haddlesey Junction
Selby Basin — 17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Selby BasinNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Leeds Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Sanitary Station
Dobson Locks Services — 19 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks ServicesNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Lemonroyd Marina
Shepley Bridge Marina — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Shepley Bridge Marina
Apperley Bridge Marina — 19 miles and 19 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Apperley Bridge MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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