Meaford Winding Hole
Mount Road, Stafford ST15 8ZS, United Kingdom
Meaford Winding Hole is an notable flight of locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) near to Dover.
The Act of Parliament for the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) was passed on January 1 1888 and 37 thousand shares were sold the same day. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Castlebury to London canal at Willchester, the difficulty of building an aqueduct over the River Thurrock at Bury caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Southworth instead. "It Gets a Lot Worse Further Up" by Thomas Taylor describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Arun Tunnel.
Meaford Winding Hole
is a minor waterways place
on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) between
Etruria Junction (Junction with the Trent and Mersey Canal, Caldon Branch, Uttoxeter 30 miles) (7 miles and 5 furlongs
and 7 locks
to the north) and
Great Haywood Junction (Junction of Trent and Mersey and Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canals) (11 miles and 3 furlongs
and 11 locks
to the southeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Etruria Junction is Meaford Lock Bridge No 98;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Great Haywood Junction is Meaford Road Lock No 33;
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
You can wind here.
| Turnover Bridge No 100 | 4 furlongs | |
| Siddalls Pipe Bridge | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Siddals Bridge No 99 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Meaford Top Lock No 34 | ½ furlongs | |
| Meaford Lock Bridge No 98 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Meaford Winding Hole | ||
| Meaford Road Lock No 33 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Meaford Road Lock Footbridge | ¼ furlongs | |
| Meaford Turnover Bridge No 97 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Meaford House Lock No 32 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Meaford House Lock Footbridge | 1¾ furlongs | |
The cut was realigned south from here - the winding hole is really the 'stub' of the original line which was closer to the Meaford Road and avoided the construction of an embankment across a small valley.
- Trent & Mersey Canal Society – founded in 1974 — associated with Trent and Mersey Canal
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stone Services — 1 mile, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stafford Road Bridge No 93 — 1 mile, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Great Haywood Services Wharf — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Maple Wood Marina — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Great Haywood Junction, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Main Line: Autherley to Great Haywood) to Maple Wood Marina
Ash Tree Bridge Water Point — 17 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Great Haywood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Fradley to Great Haywood) to Ash Tree Bridge Water Point
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Stoke Top Lock No 40 — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance) — 11 miles, 2 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance)
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) — 12 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)
Hall Green Footbridge No 93 — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Hall Green Footbridge No 93
Red Bull Services — 13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Park Lane Services — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane ServicesNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stone Visitor Moorings — 1 mile, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Aston Marina (entrance) — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Great Haywood Services Wharf — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Stoke Top Lock No 40 — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Planet Lock No 3 — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Planet Lock No 3
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) — 12 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)
Red Bull Services — 13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Park Lane Services — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane ServicesNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stone Services — 1 mile, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Aston Marina (entrance) — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Great Haywood Services Wharf — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Maple Wood Marina — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Great Haywood Junction, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Main Line: Autherley to Great Haywood) to Maple Wood Marina
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) — 12 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)
Red Bull Services — 13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Park Lane Services — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane ServicesNearest place to turn
In the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Whitebridge Lane Winding Hole — 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stone Wharf — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stone Bottom Lock Winding Hole — 1 mile, 5½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Sandon Winding Hole — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Sandy Lane Winding Hole — 7 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Ingestre Winding Hole — 9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Brook House Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Jonathan Road Winding Hole — 3 miles and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Trentham Winding Hole — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Sideway Winding Hole — 5 miles, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Stoke Basin Bridge No 111 — 6 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Site of Junction with Newcastle-Under-Lyme Canal — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Junction — 7 miles, 5 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Etruria Museum Winding Hole — 7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Museum Winding Hole
Festival Park Marina — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Festival Park Marina
Toby Carvery Festival Park — 7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Toby Carvery Festival Park
Burslem Branch Winding Hole — 8 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Burslem Branch Winding Hole
Middleport Winding Hole — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Middleport Winding Hole
Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance) — 11 miles, 2 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance)Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Aston Marina (entrance) — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Red Bull Services — 13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) to Red Bull Services
Park Lane Services — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane ServicesNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Stone Wharf — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Aston Marina (entrance) — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Great Haywood Marina — 10 miles, 7½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Great Haywood Services Wharf — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Great Haywood Junction
Great Haywood Basin — 11 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Great Haywood Junction, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Main Line: Autherley to Great Haywood) to Great Haywood Basin
Maple Wood Marina — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Great Haywood Junction, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Main Line: Autherley to Great Haywood) to Maple Wood Marina
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Festival Park Marina — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Festival Park Marina
Longport Wharf — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Longport Wharf
Heritage Narrowboats — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Hall Green Stop Lock, then on the Macclesfield Canal to Heritage NarrowboatsDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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