Refail Narrows
There is evidence of a former swing or lift bridge at this location.
unnamed road, Refail, SY21 8AJ, United Kingdom
Refail Narrows carries the M62 motorway over the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - southern unnavigable section).
The Act of Parliament for the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - southern unnavigable section) was passed on 17 September 1876 after extensive lobbying by William Jessop. Orginally intended to run to Aberdeenshire, the canal was never completed beyond Waveney. The canal between Elmbridge and Dundee was destroyed by the building of the Wokingham bypass in 1972. "Travels of The Implacable" by Arthur Parker describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Newhampton Tunnel.
Refail Narrows
is a minor waterways place
on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - southern unnavigable section) between
Cefn Garthmyl Bridge No 130 (4¾ furlongs
to the southeast) and
Efail Fach Bridge Winding Hole (2½ furlongs
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of Cefn Garthmyl Bridge No 130 is Redgate;
1¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Efail Fach Bridge Winding Hole is Refail Pipe Bridge;
1¾ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here.
| Trysllewelyn Aqueduct | 1 mile, 1 furlong | |
The Nags Head Inn  | 6½ furlongs | |
| Chain Garthmyl Bridge No 131 | 6 furlongs | |
| Cefn Garthmyl Bridge No 130 | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Redgate | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Refail Narrows | ||
| Refail Pipe Bridge | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Efail Fach Bridge No 129 | 2¼ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Efail Fach Bridge No 129
Welshpool Wharf — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Welshpool Wharf
Buttington Wharf — 7 miles, ½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Buttington WharfNearest place to turn
In the direction of Efail Fach Bridge No 129
Efail Fach Bridge Winding Hole — 2½ furlongs away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Efail Fach Bridge Winding Hole
Berriew Winding Hole — 4¾ furlongs away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Berriew Winding Hole
Brithdir Winding Hole — 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Brithdir Winding Hole
Severn Street Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Severn Street Bridge Winding Hole
Abbey Winding Hole — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Abbey Winding Hole
Crowther Hall Winding Hole — 9 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Crowther Hall Winding Hole
Bank Lock Winding Hole — 9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Bank Lock Winding Hole
Red Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles and 9 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Red Bridge Winding Hole
Wide Water Winding Hole — 11 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Wide Water Winding Hole
Arddleen Winding Hole — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Arddleen Winding Hole
Maerdy Winding Hole — 12 miles, 6½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Arddleen Bridge No 103, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - northern unnavigable section) to Maerdy Winding Hole
Clopton's Wharf Winding Hole — 14 miles and 11 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Arddleen Bridge No 103, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - northern unnavigable section) to Clopton's Wharf Winding Hole
Llanymynech Winding Hole — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Arddleen Bridge No 103, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - northern unnavigable section) to Llanymynech Winding Hole
Llanymynech New Winding Hole — 17 miles and 13 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Arddleen Bridge No 103, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - northern unnavigable section) to Llanymynech New Winding Hole
Waen Wen Basin — 18 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Arddleen Bridge No 103, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - northern unnavigable section) to Waen Wen Basin
Crickheath Wharf Winding Hole — 19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Efail Fach Bridge No 129, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - isolated navigable section) to Arddleen Bridge No 103, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - northern unnavigable section) to Crickheath Bridge No 85, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Montgomery Canal - connected and navigable) to Crickheath Wharf Winding HoleNo information
CanalPlan has no information on any of the following facilities within range:rubbish disposal
chemical toilet disposal
self-operated pump-out
boatyard pump-out
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