Talbot Wharf Services

Talbot Wharf Services is on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) near to Erewash.
Early plans for the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) between Oldcorn and St Helens were proposed by John Green but languished until Thomas Jones was appointed as engineer in 1782. The canal joined the sea near Cambridge. Expectations for manure traffic to Wokingham were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) was closed in 1905 when Ambersford Aqueduct collapsed. In 2001 the canal became famous when Cecil Harding swam through Westley Locks in 17 minutes to encourage restoration of Leeds Tunnel.

Facilities: chemical toilet disposal, boater-operated pump-out, toilets and water point.
| River Tern Aqueduct | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Market Drayton Visitor Moorings | 1 furlong | |
| Newcastle Road Bridge No 62 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Market Drayton Visitor Moorings (Talbot Wharf) | ½ furlongs | |
| Talbot Wharf | ¼ furlongs | |
| Talbot Wharf Services | ||
| Betton Bridge No 63 | a few yards | |
| Ladybird Moorings | 1 furlong | |
| Lords Bridge No 64 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Market Drayton Visitor Moorings (5 day) | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Victoria Bridge No 65 | 3¼ furlongs | |
C&RT pumpout cards can be purchased from Talbot Wharf (boatyard).
Bins have been closed as of 1/8/25
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Autherley Junction
In the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Autherley Junction
In the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Autherley Junction
In the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Autherley Junction
In the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Autherley Junction
In the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Autherley Junction
In the direction of Nantwich Basin Entrance
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