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Site of Fearns Island Footbridge

 
River Aire, Brewery Wharf, Leeds LS10 1LX, United Kingdom
 

Site of Fearns Island Footbridge carries a footpath over the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) just past the junction with The River Ure.

The Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) was built by Thomas Telford and opened on 17 September 1876. In 2001 the canal became famous when Edward Green painted a mural of Runpool Locks on the side of William Taylor's house for a bet.

Information about the place
Site of Fearns Island Footbridge is a minor waterways place on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) between Leeds Dock Entrance (½ furlongs to the southeast) and Leeds Bridge (Junction of River Aire and Leeds and Liverpool Canal) (2½ furlongs to the west).
 
It is part of Leeds Dock.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Leeds Bridge is Crown Point Bridge; ¼ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

This is the site of a bridge, the canal may be narrow as a consequence.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 Bus stop (Leeds Dock C)

Amenities nearby at Crown Point Bridge

 Leeds, Aargah
 Speedy Hire
 Bus stop (Cultural D)
 Bus stop (Cultural E)
 Bus stop (Cultural F)
 Bus stop (Cultural J)

Amenities in Leeds Dock

 Costcutter
 Yorkshire Bank
 Selkirk & Westmorland Ltd
 Speedy Hire

Amenities at other places in Leeds Dock

 Cashpoint at Royal Armouries Museum
 Bus stop (Armouries Drive Chadwick Street)
 Bus stop (Armouries Drive Clarence Road)
 Bus stop (Bow Street Zion St)
 Bus stop (Brookfield Street)
 Bus stop (Brookfield Street)
 Bus stop (Crown Point E)
 Bus stop (East Street)
 Bus stop (Ellerby Lane Spring Close St)
 Bus stop (Flax Place The Avenue)
 Bus stop (Flax Place The Avenue)
 Bus stop (LCC Printworks)
 Bus stop (LCC Printworks)
 Bus stop (Leeds Dock A)
 Bus stop (Leeds Dock B)
 Bus stop (Leeds Dock F)
 Bus stop (Liberty Dock)
 Bus stop (Upper Accommodation Rd Dial Street)
 Bus stop (Upper Accommodation Rd Dial Street)
 
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Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Leeds Dock Visitor Moorings — 1 furlong away
Travel to Leeds Dock Entrance, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Leeds Dock) to Leeds Dock Visitor Moorings
Fishpond Lock No 4 — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Woodlesford Lock No 5 — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Lock No 7 — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Bulholme Lock No 10 — 10 miles, 3 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bulholme Lock No 10
Woodnook Lock No 6 — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Woodnook Lock No 6
Fairies Hill Moorings — 11 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
King's Road Lock No 3 — 13 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to King's Road Lock No 3
Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11 — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11
Stanley Ferry Water Point — 14 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Water Point
Ramsdens Swing Bridge — 14 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Swing Bridge
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Bank Dole Lock No 1 — 16 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford 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
Beal Bridge — 19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Castleford 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 Bridge

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Leeds Visitor Moorings — 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Visitor Moorings
Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 5 — 1 mile, 1½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 5
Apperley Bridge Marina — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Apperley Bridge Marina
Dobson Locks Services — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Woodlesford Lock No 5 — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings
Ramsdens Swing Bridge — 14 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Swing Bridge

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Leeds Basin — 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Basin
Dobson Locks Services — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services
Bingley Services — 16 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Bingley Services

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Lemonroyd Marina — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 9 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Fairies Hill Moorings — 11 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Dobson Locks Services — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services
Bingley Services — 16 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Bingley Services

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Leeds Dock Side Arm — ¾ furlongs away
Travel to Leeds Dock Entrance, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Leeds Dock) to Leeds Dock Side Arm
Knostrop Flood Lock Weir Entrance — 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North — 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) South — 1 mile, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Fleet Lane Arm — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Lock Weir Exit — 6 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Bulholme Lock Weir Exit — 10 miles, 3½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bulholme Lock Weir Exit
Fairies Hill Lock Arm — 12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Arm
Stanley Ferry Marina — 14 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Marina
Ferrybridge Lock Visitor Mooring — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Ferrybridge Lock Visitor Mooring
Bank Dole Lock Junction — 16 miles, 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Castleford 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
Wakefield Weir Entrance — 17 miles, 5½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Wakefield Weir Entrance
Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance — 19 miles, 2 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Castleford 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

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

River Aire Junction — 4¼ furlongs away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to River Aire Junction
Leeds Basin — 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Basin
Aire Valley Marina (eastern entrance) — 2 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Aire Valley Marina (eastern entrance)
Calverley Winding Hole — 6 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Calverley Winding Hole
The Moorings Winding Hole — 9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to The Moorings Winding Hole
Field locks Winding Hole — 10 miles, 4½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Field locks Winding Hole
Baildon Winding Hole — 12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Baildon Winding Hole

Nearest self-operated pump-out

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Lemonroyd Marina — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Apperley Bridge Marina — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Apperley Bridge Marina
Gallows Bridge Boatyard and Moorings — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Gallows Bridge Boatyard and Moorings
Hainsworth’s Boatyard — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Hainsworth’s Boatyard
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Haymarket railway station] partially built off-site before being transported and moved into position using large cranes, such as the steelwork for the new footbridge, which minimised [Kallang] numerous high-profile celebrities such as Governor of Singapore Sir John Fearns Nicoll, former Premier of China Zhou Enlai, and renowned Chinese businessman [Corrour railway station] originally a footbridge at Corrour station providing an exit to the east side, but it was moved to Rannoch station following the downgrading of the "up" loop [Carlisle railway station] overarching footbridge which connected the through platforms inside the train shed. Below the platforms, the undercroft contains a network of passageways [Longniddry railway station] back at the western ends, and the station footbridge was replaced. This work was a prelude to electrification of the East Coast Main Line by British Rail [List of Category A listed buildings in Highland] Building Report". Historic Scotland. "Aviemore Railway Station With Island Platform, Footbridge And Fencing: Listed Building Report". Historic Scotland. "Broomhill [Forres railway station] of a housing development. The trackbed can be easily found out of Forres as part of The Dava Way. The station has two platforms (linked by footbridge)
 
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