Preston Dock Control Tower 
Operating swing bridge and lock gates
Preston Marina, Navigation Way, Preston, PR2 2FT, United Kingdom
Preston Dock Control Tower
is a minor waterways place
on the River Ribble (Preston Dock Branch) between
Preston Marina Junction (Junction of the River Ribble and the Preston Marina Arm) (3½ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the west) and
Preston Dock (Eastern end) (2¾ furlongs
to the east).
The nearest place in the direction of Preston Marina Junction is Navigation Way Swing Bridge;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Preston Dock is Preston Marina;
1 furlong
away.
There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring). waiting for bridge and lock operations only.
| Preston Marina Junction | 3½ furlongs | |
| Preston Marina Tidal Gates | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Preston Marina Outer Basin | 1½ furlongs | |
| Preston Marina Lock | ¾ furlongs | |
| Navigation Way Swing Bridge | ¼ furlongs | |
| Preston Dock Control Tower | ||
| Preston Marina | 1 furlong | |
| Preston Dock Wave Attenuator | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Preston Lighthouse | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Preston Dock | 2¾ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Navigation Way Swing Bridge
Fleece Inn
Cashpoint NatWestAmenities nearby at Preston Marina
Morison's Morrisons Morrisons - Preston Docks
Chiquito McDonalds Ribble Pilot Cashpoint Cashpoint Lloyds Bank
Morrisons Fuel Preston Marina Services Ltd Wm Morrison Supermarkets Preston 041
Halfords Halfords Homebase
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Preston Marina Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12
St Mary's Marina — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Blackleach Lane Marina — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Blackleach Lane Marina
Swill Brook Basin — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Swill Brook Basin
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding Hole
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 17 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Burscough Bridge WharfNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Preston Marina Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding Hole
Moss Bridge No 35 — 17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Moss Bridge No 35Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Preston Marina Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12
St Mary's Marina — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding Hole
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 17 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Burscough Bridge WharfNearest place to turn
In the direction of Preston Marina Junction
Winding Hole above Lock No 8 — 3 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Winding Hole above Lock No 8
Ribble Link Lock No 5 Winding Hole — 4 miles, 2 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link Lock No 5 Winding Hole
Ribble Link Staircase Winding Hole — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link Staircase Winding Hole
Tarleton Boat Yard — 9 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Tarleton Boat Yard
Bank Bridge Winding Hole — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Bank Bridge Winding Hole
Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction
Tom Benson Way Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, ½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Tom Benson Way Bridge Winding Hole
Bexhill Road Winding Hole — 5 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bexhill Road Winding Hole
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Fettlers Wharf Marina
St Mary's Marina — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Ashton Basin — 6 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ashton Basin
Ward's House Winding Hole No 1 — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ward's House Winding Hole No 1
Ward's House Winding Hole No 2 — 7 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ward's House Winding Hole No 2
Marsh Meadow Winding Hole — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Marsh Meadow Winding Hole
Salwick Hall Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Salwick Hall Winding Hole
Swill Brook Basin — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Swill Brook Basin
Moons Bridge Marina — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Moons Bridge Marina
Hollowforth Winding Hole — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Hollowforth Winding Hole
Park Head Winding Hole — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Park Head Winding Hole
White Horse Winding Hole — 14 miles, ½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to White Horse Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Preston Marina Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary StationNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Preston Marina Junction
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Fettlers Wharf Marina
St Mary's Marina — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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