Carnforth Visitor Moorings 
Very shallow in places, watch out for rocks on bottom (reported to CRT July 2026)
Quarry Road, Nether Kellet, LA5 9NB, United Kingdom
Carnforth Visitor Moorings is on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) near to Bath Embankment.
Early plans of what would become the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) were drawn up by Edward Smith in 1816 but problems with Bernigo Tunnel caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1782. Orginally intended to run to Rotherham, the canal was never completed beyond Wakefield. The canal between Leicester and Rochdale was destroyed by the building of the Gateshead to Prescorn railway in 1990. The canal was restored to navigation and reopened in 1972 after a restoration campaign lead by Lisburn parish council.
Carnforth Visitor Moorings
is a minor waterways place
on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) between
Bolton Church Bridge No 122 (Bolton-le-Sands - Packet Boat Hotel) (1 mile and 6¾ furlongs
to the southwest) and
Tewitfield Culvert No 139 (The culvert provides water under the A6070 for the main line.) (4 miles and 3½ furlongs
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Bolton Church Bridge No 122 is Thwaite End Bridge No 127;
2 furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Tewitfield Culvert No 139 is The Canal Turn PH (Canalside);
¾ furlongs
away.
There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), piling suitable for hooks. Mooring is limited to 7 or 14 days. Around 300ft of wharf moorings south of the pub. 7 days, Apr-Oct. 14 days, Nov-Mar.
| Chorleys Bridge No 124 | 1 mile, 3 furlongs | |
| Bolton-Le-Sands Visitor Moorings | 1 mile, 1½ furlongs | |
| Bolton Cinder Ovens Bridge No 125 | 1 mile, 1 furlong | |
| Barker's Bridge No 126 | 5¼ furlongs | |
| Thwaite End Bridge No 127 | 2 furlongs | |
| Carnforth Visitor Moorings | ||
| The Canal Turn PH | ¾ furlongs | |
| Lundsfield Wharf | 1 furlong | |
Carnforth Boaters' Facilities   | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Carnforth Bridge No 128 | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Hodgson's Bridge No 129 | 5¾ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Thwaite End Bridge No 127
Bus stop (Crag Bank)
Bus stop (Crag Bank)
Bus stop (Crag Bank Crescent)
Bus stop (Crag Bank Crescent)
Bus stop (Longfield Drive)
Bus stop (Longfield Drive)
Amenities nearby at The Canal Turn PH
BP BP Ultimate Diesel Bus stop (Canal Turn)
Bus stop (Langdale Road)
Bus stop (Redcourt)
Bus stop (The Drive)
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Preston Terminus
Hest Bank Water Point — 3 miles, 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Lancaster Boaters' Facilities — 8 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Galgate Waterside and Marina — 13 miles, 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Glasson Junction Water Point — 13 miles, 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Ratcliffe Bridge Water Point — 16 miles, 7¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Brows Bridge No 8 — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Brows Bridge No 8
Glasson Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, 2 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Glasson Visitor Moorings
Glasson Basin — 16 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Glasson Basin
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Carnforth Boaters' Facilities — 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities — 4 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Preston Terminus
Lancaster Boaters' Facilities — 8 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities — 4 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Preston Terminus
Lancaster Boaters' Facilities — 8 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Carnforth Boaters' Facilities — 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities — 4 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Preston Terminus
Hest Bank Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Belmont Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Folly Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 6 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Halton Road Winding Hole — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (north) — 8 miles, 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Chancellor's Wharf Winding Hole (south) — 8 miles, 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Ashton Park Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles, 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Galgate Waterside and Marina — 13 miles, 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Glasson Branch Junction — 13 miles, 5½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Carter's Wood Winding Hole — 13 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Carter's Wood Winding Hole
Richmond Bridge Winding Hole — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Ratcliffe Bridge Winding Hole — 16 miles, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Bells Bridge Winding Hole — 19 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Thurnham Bridge Winding Hole — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Thurnham Bridge Winding Hole
Glasson Basin — 16 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Glasson Basin
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Lundsfield Wharf — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Capernwray Winding Hole — 2 miles, 4½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Capernwray Arm — 3 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Tewitfield End of Navigation Winding Hole — 4 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Millness Bridge Winding Hole — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation), then on the Lancaster Canal (Northern Reaches - in water) to Millness Bridge Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Preston Terminus
Lancaster Boaters' Facilities — 8 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Tewitfield Boaters' Facilities — 4 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Preston Terminus
Galgate Waterside and Marina — 13 miles, 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston TerminusDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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thereafter gradually in stages until Barrow in Furness and ultimately Carnforth were reached. This gave access to the south onto the main West Coast line