Boarshaw Lock No 60
Boarshaw Lane, Middleton M24 2NJ, United Kingdom
Boarshaw Lock No 60 is one of many locks on the Rochdale Canal; it was rebuilt after it collapsed in 1888 near to Wakefield.
Early plans of what would become the Rochdale Canal were drawn up by George Wright in 1888 but problems with Brench Cutting caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1876. Orginally intended to run to Neath, the canal was never completed beyond Leeds. Expectations for coal traffic to Oldpool were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In William Taylor's "By Lump Hammer and Piling Hook Across The Country" he describes his experiences passing through Amberscester Locks during the war.
Boarshaw Lock No 60
is a place on the waterways
on the Rochdale Canal between
New Islington Marina Entrance (7 miles and 2¾ furlongs
and 21 locks
to the southwest) and
Littleborough (7 miles and 4½ furlongs
and 11 locks
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of New Islington Marina Entrance is Boarshaw Bridge;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Littleborough is Sixth Laneside Lock No 59;
3¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.
| Coney Green Accommodation Bridge | 3 furlongs | |
| Scowcroft Railway Bridge | 2½ furlongs | |
| Scowcroft Lock No 61 | 2½ furlongs | |
| Boarshaw Bridge Winding Hole | ¼ furlongs | |
| Boarshaw Bridge | a few yards | |
| Boarshaw Lock No 60 | ||
| Sixth Laneside Lock No 59 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Laneside Railway Bridge | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Laneside Footbridge | 4½ furlongs | |
| Fifth Laneside Lock No 58 | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Fourth Laneside Lock No 57 | 5½ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Sixth Laneside Lock No 59
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to New Islington Marina Entrance, then on the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) to Cotton Field Wharf Marina, then on the Rochdale Canal (New Islington Marina Arm) to New Islington Marina
Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Staffordshire, Kenworthy and other Arms
Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin — 9 miles and 33 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Potato Wharf Arm & The New Basin
Stretford Marina — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Watch House Cruising Club — 12 miles, 7½ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Worsley Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Worsley Visitor Moorings
Bridgewater Marina — 17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings — 19 miles, 6½ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Ye Olde Number 3 Transit Moorings
Fairfield Junction — 11 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 42 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
Grove Road Bridge No 96 — 19 miles and 50 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton-under-Lyne Junction, then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Grove Road Bridge No 96
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Travis Mill Lock No 28 — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — 13 miles, 2 furlongs and 42 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 43 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 17 miles, 4½ furlongs and 52 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Fielden Wharf & Services — 13 miles, 2 furlongs and 42 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 17 miles, 4½ furlongs and 52 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Watch House Cruising Club — 12 miles, 7½ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Watch House Cruising Club
Fairfield Junction — 11 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 42 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Fairfield Junction
Grove Road Bridge No 96 — 19 miles and 50 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton-under-Lyne Junction, then on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Grove Road Bridge No 96
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Sanitary Station — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Baltimore Marina — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 43 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 17 miles, 4½ furlongs and 52 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Boarshaw Bridge Winding Hole — ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Causeway Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Broadway Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Failsworth Pool Winding Hole — 4 miles and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Butler Lane Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 7 furlongs and 21 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina Entrance — 7 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 22 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
Ducie Street Junction — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 24 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Viaduct Winding Hole — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to New Viaduct Winding Hole
Ashton New Road Winding Hole — 9 miles, 5 furlongs and 31 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Ashton New Road Winding Hole
Castlefield Junction — 8 miles, 7 furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castlefield Junction
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Edinburgh Way Tunnel Winding Hole — 3 miles, ¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Dicken Green Winding Hole — 3 miles, 5 furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Rochdale Junction — 3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Moss Upper Lock Winding Hole — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Littleborough Winding Hole — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bent House Winding Hole — 8 miles, 1½ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bent House Bridge Winding Hole — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Summit Pound Winding Hole — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Bottomley Road Winding Hole — 10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Lightbank Lock Winding Hole — 11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
New Islington Marina — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to New Islington Marina Entrance, then on the Rochdale Canal (Main Line) to Cotton Field Wharf Marina, then on the Rochdale Canal (New Islington Marina Arm) to New Islington Marina
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Hebden Bridge Services — 17 miles, 4½ furlongs and 52 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Castlefield Junction
Stretford Marina — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford Marina
Bridgewater Marina — 17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Castlefield Junction, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Stretford - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
Portland Basin Arm — 14 miles, ¼ furlongs and 42 locks away
Travel to Ducie Street Junction, then on the Ashton Canal (Main Line) to Dukinfield Junction, then on the Peak Forest Canal (Lower) to Portland Basin Arm
In the direction of Sowerby Bridge Junction
Pickwell and Arnold Boatyard — 14 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 46 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sowerby Bridge JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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