Johnson's Hillock Boaters' Facilities 
Kenyon Lane, Wheelton, PR6 8EX, United Kingdom
Johnson's Hillock Boaters' Facilities is on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) just past the junction with The River Great Ouse.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) was built by Nicholas Clarke and opened on January 1 1835. The canal joined the sea near Blackburn. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Polecroft were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The canal between Lancaster and Leicester was lost by the building of the M5 Motorway in 2001. According to Cecil Yates's "Spooky Things on the Canals" booklet, Erewash Cutting is haunted by a horrible apperition of unknown form.
Johnson's Hillock Boaters' Facilities
is a minor waterways place
on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) between
Walton Summit Branch Junction (The branch is the original route of Lancaster Canal.) (4½ furlongs
and 7 locks
to the southwest) and
Whins Bridge No 83 (Wheelton) (3½ furlongs
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Walton Summit Branch Junction is Johnson's Hillock Top Lock No 58 (Johnson's Hillock Flight Lock No 1);
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Whins Bridge No 83 is Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings;
a few yards
away.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
Facilities: chemical toilet disposal, boater-operated pump-out and water point.
| Fourth Lock Pound Winding Hole | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Johnson's Hillock Lock No 60 | 2 furlongs | |
| Johnson's Hillock Lock No 59 | 1¼ furlongs | |
Top Lock Bridge No 82   | ¼ furlongs | |
| Johnson's Hillock Top Lock No 58 | a few yards | |
| Johnson's Hillock Boaters' Facilities | ||
Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings  | a few yards | |
| Wheelton Boat Yard | ½ furlongs | |
| Whins Bridge No 83 | 3½ furlongs | |
| Engine Bridge No 84 | 6½ furlongs | |
| Simpson Fold Bridge No 85 | 1 mile, 1½ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Johnson's Hillock Top Lock No 58
Bus stop (Town Lane)
Bus stop (Town Lane)
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Nearest water point
The nearest water point is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Blackburn Boaters' Facilities — 8 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
In the direction of Wigan Junction
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 5 miles, 2 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Top Lock Services — 9 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Bottom Lock No 87 — 12 miles, ¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Bottom Lock No 87
Pottery Changeline Bridge — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Pottery Changeline Bridge
Plank Lane Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 2½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Visitor Moorings
Dean Locks No 90 — 15 miles, 5½ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Dean Locks No 90Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Blackburn Boaters' Facilities — 8 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Top Lock Bridge No 82 — ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Withington Lane Bridge No 58 — 9 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Bottom Lock No 87 — 12 miles, ¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Wigan Bottom Lock No 87
Plank Lane Pump Out — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump OutNearest chemical toilet disposal
The nearest chemical toilet disposal is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Blackburn Boaters' Facilities — 8 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Top Lock Services — 9 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Canal Boat Cruises Wharf — 4 miles, 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Stanworth Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Bower House Fold Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Blackburn Boaters' Facilities — 8 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Eanam Bridge Winding Hole — 10 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Trident Way Winding Hole — 12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Rishton Winding Hole — 14 miles, 5½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Dunkenhalgh Aqueduct Winding Hole — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Railway Bridge No 110B Winding Hole — 15 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Fourth Lock Pound Winding Hole — 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Bottom Lock Pound Winding Hole — 4 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Walton Summit Branch Junction — 4½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
A674 Bridge No 79A Winding Hole — 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Botany Wharf Winding Hole — 1 mile, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Cowling Bridge Slipway — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Spring Wood Winding Hole — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Westhoughton Road Winding Hole — 4 miles, 2 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 5 miles, 2 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Red Rock Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Top Lock Junction — 9 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
The nearest self-operated pump-out is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Ellerbeck Narrowboats Wharf — 4 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Top Lock Services — 9 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan Junction
Plank Lane Pump Out — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump OutNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Wigan Junction
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 5 miles, 2 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Wigan JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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