Stainforth Junction 
Junction of Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation and Stainforth and Keadby Canal
Fishlake Nab, Doncaster DN7 5JQ, United Kingdom
Stainforth Junction is a historical waterways junction.
The Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Bramwith to Stainforth) was built by James Brindley and opened on January 1 1835. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Charnwood to Rhondda canal at Waveney, the difficulty of building an aqueduct over the River Manworth at Sefton caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Lancaster instead. Expectations for pottery traffic to Northley never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. Although proposals to close the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Bramwith to Stainforth) were submitted to parliament in 2001, the use of the canal for cooling Blackpool power station was enough to keep it open. "500 Miles on The Inland Waterways" by William Edwards describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Lisburn Aqueduct.
The Act of Parliament for the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) was passed on January 1 1816 the same day as that of The Dartford & Crayford Navigation. From a junction with The River Wey at Sheffield the canal ran for 23 miles to Sunderland. In George Yates's "It Gets a Lot Worse Further Up" he describes his experiences passing through Wessstone Embankment during the General Strike.
Stainforth Junction
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Bramwith to Stainforth)
with
the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal).
Bramwith Junction (Junction of Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation main line with New Junction Canal)
is on
the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line),
2 miles and ¾ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the west.
Keadby Visitor Moorings
is on
the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal),
12 miles and 5 furlongs
and 1 lock
to the east.
The nearest place in the direction of Bramwith Junction is Water Lane Bridge (Stainforth);
2 furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Keadby Visitor Moorings is East Bank Marina (Home of Thorne Cruising Club );
a few yards
away.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 2 days. Moorings for 3 - 4 boats on the New Inn Pub gardens :-).
| Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Bramwith to Stainforth) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stainforth Junction | ||
| Water Lane Bridge | 2 furlongs | |
Bramwith Swing Bridge     | 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs | |
| Bramwith Lock No 14 | 1 mile, 6½ furlongs | |
| Bramwith Junction | 2 miles, ¾ furlongs | |
| Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) | ||
| Stainforth Junction | ||
| East Bank Marina | a few yards | |
| Ramskir Lane Narrows | 2½ furlongs | |
| Huddle Grounds Winding Hole | 3½ furlongs | |
| Ramskir Lane Pipe Bridge | 4½ furlongs | |
| Thorne Motorway Bridge | 1 mile, 7 furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Water Lane Bridge
Cashpoint
Millfield Lane Caravan ParkAmenities nearby at East Bank Marina
McColls- S&SY navigation info — associated with Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation
- Sheffield & South Yorkshire navigation info from IWA
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Keadby Junction
Thorne Visitor Moorings — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) in the direction of Keadby Junction
Keadby Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) in the direction of Keadby Junction
In the direction of Bramwith Junction
Bramwith Swing Bridge — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Bramwith to Stainforth) in the direction of Bramwith Junction
Bramwith Lock No 14 — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Bramwith to Stainforth) in the direction of Bramwith Junction
Barnby Dun Lift Bridge — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Barnby Dun Lift Bridge
Long Sandall Lock No 13 — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Long Sandall Lock No 13
Doncaster Visitor Pontoon Moorings — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Doncaster Visitor Pontoon Moorings
Doncaster Town Lock No 12 — 8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Doncaster Town Lock No 12
Pollington Visitor Mooring — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Pollington Visitor Mooring
Pollington Manor Swing Bridge — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Pollington Manor Swing Bridge
Sprotbrough Lock No 11 — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Sprotbrough Lock No 11
Dutch Riverside — 13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Dutch Riverside
Goole Marina — 13 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Goole Marina
Whitley Lock No 12 — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Whitley Lock No 12
Mexborough Low Lock No 10 — 15 miles, 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Mexborough Low Lock No 10
Bank Dole Lock No 1 — 17 miles, 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Bank Dole Lock No 1
Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11 — 18 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11
Ferrybridge Flood Lock Footbridge — 19 miles and 5 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Ferrybridge Flood Lock Footbridge
Swinton Lock Activity Centre and CRT Sanitary Station — 18 miles, ¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Swinton Lock Activity Centre and CRT Sanitary Station
Beal Bridge — 19 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal BridgeNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Keadby Junction
Thorne Visitor Moorings — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) in the direction of Keadby Junction
Keadby Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) in the direction of Keadby Junction
In the direction of Bramwith Junction
Bramwith Swing Bridge — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Bramwith to Stainforth) in the direction of Bramwith Junction
Barnby Dun Lift Bridge — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Barnby Dun Lift Bridge
Doncaster Visitor Pontoon Moorings — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Doncaster Visitor Pontoon Moorings
Dutch Riverside — 13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Dutch Riverside
Goole Marina — 13 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Goole Marina
Whitley Lock No 12 — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Whitley Lock No 12Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Keadby Junction
Thorne Visitor Moorings — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) in the direction of Keadby Junction
Keadby Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) in the direction of Keadby Junction
In the direction of Bramwith Junction
Bramwith Swing Bridge — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Bramwith to Stainforth) in the direction of Bramwith Junction
Barnby Dun Lift Bridge — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Barnby Dun Lift Bridge
Dutch Riverside — 13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Dutch Riverside
Goole Marina — 13 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Goole Marina
Whitley Lock No 12 — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Whitley Lock No 12
Swinton Lock Activity Centre and CRT Sanitary Station — 18 miles, ¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Swinton Lock Activity Centre and CRT Sanitary StationNearest place to turn
In the direction of Keadby Junction
Huddle Grounds Winding Hole — 3½ furlongs away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) in the direction of Keadby Junction
In the direction of Bramwith Junction
Wheatley Hall Road Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Wheatley Hall Road Winding Hole
Gas House Bight — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Gas House Bight
Doncaster Visitor Pontoon Moorings — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Doncaster Visitor Pontoon Moorings
Sprotbrough Lock Weir Exit — 12 miles and 3 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Sprotbrough Lock Weir Exit
Viking Marina — 13 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Viking Marina
Bank Dole Lock Junction — 17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Bank Dole Lock Junction
Swinton Road Corner — 17 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Swinton Road Corner
Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance — 19 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance
Swinton Junction — 18 miles, 1½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Swinton JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Bramwith Junction
Long Sandall Lock No 13 — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Main Line) to Long Sandall Lock No 13Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Keadby Junction
Thorne Swing Bridge — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) in the direction of Keadby Junction
Blue Water Marina — 3 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Stainforth and Keadby Canal) in the direction of Keadby Junction
In the direction of Bramwith Junction
Goole Marina — 13 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Bramwith Junction, then on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (New Junction Canal) to Sykehouse Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Goole MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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