Lower Thurlwood Lock No 54
Towpath side lock is narrow and not suitable for boats over 6'10" (Sept 2013).
Also known as: Woodall's Lock
Low Street, Thurlwood ST7 3RS, United Kingdom
Lower Thurlwood Lock No 54 is one of some locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) and is one of the deepest locks on the waterway.
Early plans of what would become the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) were drawn up by John Smeaton in 1782 but problems with Eastpool Tunnel caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1835. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Nuneaton to Doncaster canal at Luton, the difficulty of building an aqueduct over the River Solihull at Willcester caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Nantwich instead. The Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) was closed in 1955 when Barstone Inclined plane collapsed. The canal was restored to navigation and reopened in 1972 after a restoration campaign lead by the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) Society.
Lower Thurlwood Lock No 54
is a minor waterways place
on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Harding's Wood to Middlewich) between
Wharf Bridge No 154 (Wheelock ) (3 miles and 4¼ furlongs
and 12 locks
to the west) and
Hardings Wood Junction (Junction of Trent and Mersey Canal and Hall Green Branch) (3 miles and 2¾ furlongs
and 13 locks
to the southeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Wharf Bridge No 154 is Thurlwood Bridge No 142;
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction is Rode Heath Bridge No 141;
2 furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.
| Pierpoint Top Lock No 55 | 1 mile, ¾ furlongs | |
Chellshill Winding Hole  | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Chellshill Bridge No 144 | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Chellshill Aqueduct | 3½ furlongs | |
| Thurlwood Bridge No 142 | ½ furlongs | |
| Lower Thurlwood Lock No 54 | ||
| Rode Heath Bridge No 141 | 2 furlongs | |
| Upper Thurlwood Lock No 53 | 2 furlongs | |
| Rode Heath Moorings | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Thurlwood Winding Hole | 3¼ furlongs | |
The Broughton Arms  | 3¾ furlongs | |
- Trent & Mersey Canal Society – founded in 1974 — associated with Trent and Mersey Canal
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 3 miles, 4 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Junction — 9 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Middlewich Town Wharf — 9 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Town Wharf
Middlewich Big Lock No 75 — 10 miles, 1½ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Big Lock No 75
Oakwood Marina — 14 miles, 1½ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Venetian Marina — 18 miles, 1 furlong and 21 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston Lock No 1 — 18 miles, 1½ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Cholmondeston Lock No 1
Anderton Services — 19 miles, 2 furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
In the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Red Bull Services — 2 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)
Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance) — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance)
Hall Green Footbridge No 93 — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel 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
Etruria Services — 9 miles and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Stoke Top Lock No 40 — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stoke Top Lock No 40
Buxton Road Bridge No 68 — 10 miles, 7 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel 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 Buxton Road Bridge No 68
Park Lane Services — 17 miles, 4 furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane Services
Bosley Top Lock No 1 — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel 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 Bosley Top Lock No 1
Locketts Bridge No 53 — 14 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel 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 Locketts Bridge No 53
Stone Services — 17 miles, 6 furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stone Services
Stafford Road Bridge No 93 — 18 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stafford Road Bridge No 93Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 3 miles, 4 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Oakwood Marina — 14 miles, 1½ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Anderton Services — 19 miles, 2 furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
In the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Red Bull Services — 2 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)
Etruria Services — 9 miles and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Stoke Top Lock No 40 — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stoke Top Lock No 40
Planet Lock No 3 — 9 miles, 5 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Planet Lock No 3
Park Lane Services — 17 miles, 4 furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane Services
Bosley Top Lock No 1 — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel 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 Bosley Top Lock No 1
Stone Visitor Moorings — 18 miles, 2½ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stone Visitor Moorings
Aston Marina (entrance) — 19 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Aston Marina (entrance)Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Wharf — 3 miles, 4 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Oakwood Marina — 14 miles, 1½ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Anderton Services — 19 miles, 2 furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Barbridge Marina — 19 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Barbridge Marina
In the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Red Bull Services — 2 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance) — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (northern entrance)
Etruria Services — 9 miles and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Park Lane Services — 17 miles, 4 furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane Services
Bosley Top Lock No 1 — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel 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 Bosley Top Lock No 1
Stone Services — 17 miles, 6 furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stone Services
Swettenham Wharf — 19 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel 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 Swettenham Wharf
Aston Marina (entrance) — 19 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Aston Marina (entrance)Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Chellshill Winding Hole — 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Pierpoint Winding Hole — 1 mile, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Winding Hole above Hassall Green Bottom Lock — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Longcroft Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Golf Course Winding Hole — 2 miles, 4½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Malkins Bank Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6½ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Wheelock Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
Stud Green Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Middlewich Junction
In the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Thurlwood Winding Hole — 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Snapes Winding Hole — 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Winding Hole below Halls Lock — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Winding Hole below Red Bull Bottom Lock — 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Hardings Wood Junction — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Pipers Bridge Arm — 4 miles, 1 furlong and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Hall Green Branch) to Pipers Bridge Arm
Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance) — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Harecastle Tunnel (southern entrance)
Heritage Narrowboats — 5 miles, 7 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel 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 Narrowboats
Middleport Winding Hole — 6 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Middleport Winding Hole
Ramsdell Hall Winding Hole — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 15 locks away
Travel 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 Ramsdell Hall Winding Hole
Burslem Branch Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Burslem Branch Winding Hole
Oak Farm Winding Hole — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel 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 Oak Farm Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Venetian Marina — 18 miles, 1 furlong and 21 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Venetian Marina
Anderton Services — 19 miles, 2 furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
In the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Red Bull Services — 2 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Etruria Services — 9 miles and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Etruria Services
Park Lane Services — 17 miles, 4 furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Caldon Branch - Main Line to Froghall) to Park Lane Services
Bosley Top Lock No 1 — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel 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 Bosley Top Lock No 1
Aston Marina (entrance) — 19 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Aston Marina (entrance)Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Middlewich Junction
Andersen Boats Wharf — 9 miles, 6 furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Andersen Boats Wharf
Aqueduct Marina — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Wardle Lock Branch) to Wardle Lock No 4, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) to Aqueduct Marina
Anderton Marina — 19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Middlewich Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Marina
In the direction of Hardings Wood Junction
Heritage Narrowboats — 5 miles, 7 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel 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 Narrowboats
Longport Wharf — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Longport Wharf
Festival Park Marina — 8 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Festival Park Marina
Stone Wharf — 17 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Stone Wharf
Swettenham Wharf — 19 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel 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 Swettenham Wharf
Aston Marina (entrance) — 19 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Hardings Wood Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Etruria to Hardings Wood) to Etruria Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Great Haywood to Etruria) to Aston Marina (entrance)Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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