Froghall Winding Hole 
Last winding hole for craft that can't fit through the tunnel.
Bolton Bridge, Froghall ST10 2HA, United Kingdom
Early plans for the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) between Aberdeenshire and Nuneaton were proposed by James Brindley but languished until Exuperius Picking Junior was appointed as surveyor in 1876. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Banstead to Oldford canal at Barton, the difficulty of building an aqueduct over the River Kings Lynn at Tameside caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Preshampton instead. Expectations for iron traffic to Bath were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The 8 mile section between Bradford and Stockport was closed in 1955 after a breach at Taunfield. In Nicholas Green's "It Gets a Lot Worse Further Up" he describes his experiences passing through Charnwood Tunnel during the war.
Froghall Winding Hole
is a major waterways place
on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) between
Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance) (1½ furlongs
to the east) and
Cheddleton Flint Mill (5 miles and 3¼ furlongs
and 5 locks
to the northwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Cheddleton Flint Mill is Froghall Pipe Bridge;
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor). Mooring is limited to 24 hours.
You can wind here.
| Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance) | 1½ furlongs | |
| Froghall Winding Hole | ||
| Froghall Pipe Bridge | ¼ furlongs | |
| Froghall Footbridge | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Cherry Eye Bridge No 53 | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Changeline Bridge No 52 | 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs | |
| Flint Mill Lock No 17 | 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance)
Bus stop (Froghall Road)
Amenities nearby at Froghall Pipe Bridge
Bus stop (Sidney Drive)
Bus stop (Sidney Drive)
Tunnel hight restriction of 5 feet. There is a profile indicator at Flint Mill lock.
- Trent & Mersey Canal Society – founded in 1974 — associated with Trent and Mersey Canal
- Caldon & Uttoxeter Canals Trust — associated with Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch)
- Caldon Canal | Heritage Guide — associated with Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch)
- Explore the Caldon Canal, a 17.5-mile Staffordshire cut from Etruria to Froghall. Discover its locks, limestone trade and revival.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance)
Froghall Junction — 3 furlongs away
Travel to Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Froghall Tunnel) to Froghall Junction
Froghall Basin — 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Froghall Tunnel) to Froghall Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Uttoxeter Canal) to Froghall Basin
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Consall Forge — 2 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Park Lane Services — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — 16 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Stoke Top Lock No 40 — 16 miles, 6 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stoke Top Lock No 40Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Park Lane Services — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Planet Lock No 3 — 16 miles, ¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — 16 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Festival Park Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Festival Park Visitor Moorings
Stoke Top Lock No 40 — 16 miles, 6 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stoke Top Lock No 40Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance)
Froghall Junction — 3 furlongs away
Travel to Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Froghall Tunnel) to Froghall Junction
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Park Lane Services — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — 16 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance)
Froghall Junction — 3 furlongs away
Travel to Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Froghall Tunnel) to Froghall Junction
Froghall Basin — 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Froghall Tunnel (southwestern entrance), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Froghall Tunnel) to Froghall Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Uttoxeter Canal) to Froghall Basin
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Flint Mill Lock Winding Hole — 1 mile, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
River Churnet (southern junction) — 2 miles, 1 furlong and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Oak Meadow Ford Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Cheddleton Flint Mill Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Bratts Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hazelhurst Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Leek Branch) to Bratts Bridge Winding Hole
Hazelhurst Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Hazelhurst Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hazelhurst Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Leek Branch) to Hazelhurst Bridge Winding Hole
Horse Bridge Winding Hole — 8 miles, 1½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hazelhurst Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Leek Branch) to Horse Bridge Winding Hole
Leek Fields Winding Hole — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hazelhurst Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Leek Branch) to Leek Fields Winding Hole
Endon Basin — 9 miles and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Leek Tunnel Winding Hole — 9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hazelhurst Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Leek Branch) to Leek Tunnel Winding Hole
Leek Winding Hole — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hazelhurst Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Leek Branch) to Leek Winding Hole
Leek — 10 miles and 8 locks away
Travel to Hazelhurst Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Leek Branch) to Leek
Foxley Winding Hole — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Leek Road Winding Hole — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Northwood Winding Hole — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Museum Winding Hole — 16 miles, 4½ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — 16 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Park Lane Services — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria Junction
Etruria Services — 16 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Etruria JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Etruria Junction
Festival Park Marina — 17 miles and 17 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 — 18 miles, 6½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Longport WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
The end of the road, and back again, again from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Thursday the 19th of September, 2019
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[Listed buildings in Ipstones]
Heritage List for England, retrieved 23 December 2019 Historic England, "Froghall Bridge (comprising Churnet and railway bridges), Ipstones (1374662)", National
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May 25, 2008 ... The winding hole at Froghall is supposed to take 70', but I have to admit the bend on the far side was bad enough with a 50' (the first time ...
Just before Stanley village is Northwood Winding Hole and after bridge 14 is the ... the Caldon Canal splits with the main Froghall line dropping down three locks ...
Apr 28, 2019 ... Yes there is a winding hole between the last lock and the tunnel, not sure it is full length though. We are 57ft but I can't remember if it was tight ...
May 10, 2020 ... Make sure that you travel to both Leek and Froghall (they are very ... There is a 65 foot winding hole just before the tunnel and the scenery in ...
Jul 11, 2008 ... The winding hole at Froghall (before the tunnel) will easilly accommodate a 57ft boat - if you can get throgh the tunnel then you can turn a full ...
Oct 27, 2019 ... Having stopped overnight at the end of the Froghall arm, I turned the ... boat the mile-and-a-half back up the canal to turn at the winding hole ...
May 20, 2016 ... Caldon Canal. Winding Hole, Flintmill Lock. Bridge 51 Flint Mill Bridge. Caldon Canal. Winding Hole, Froghall. Bridge 54, Ipstones Road Bridge.