'Owd Nells at the Thatched Hamlet
St Michael's Road, Wyre, PR3 0RS, United Kingdom
'Owd Nells at the Thatched Hamlet is on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line).
Early plans of what would become the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) were drawn up by Edward Smith in 1816 but problems with Bernigo Tunnel caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1782. Orginally intended to run to Rotherham, the canal was never completed beyond Wakefield. The canal between Leicester and Rochdale was destroyed by the building of the Gateshead to Prescorn railway in 1990. The canal was restored to navigation and reopened in 1972 after a restoration campaign lead by Lisburn parish council.
'Owd Nells at the Thatched Hamlet
is a minor waterways place
on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) between
Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction (10 miles and ¼ furlongs
to the south) and
Glasson Branch Junction (Junction with Lancaster Canal - Glasson Dock Branch) (12 miles and 4½ furlongs
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction is Roebuck Bridge No 44;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Glasson Branch Junction is Garstang Road Narrows;
¼ furlongs
away.
There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is tolerable (it's just about possible if really necessary), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 48 hours. Around 120ft of rings right outside the pub.
| White Horse Bridge No 42 | 1 mile, 1 furlong | |
White Horse Winding Hole  | 6¾ furlongs | |
| Head Nook Bridge No 43 | 4 furlongs | |
| Head Nook Aqueduct | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Roebuck Bridge No 44 | ¼ furlongs | |
| 'Owd Nells at the Thatched Hamlet | ||
| Garstang Road Narrows | ¼ furlongs | |
| Roebuck Aqueduct | ½ furlongs | |
| Bilsborrow Visitor Moorings | 1 furlong | |
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities     | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Bilsborrow One Day Offside Visitor Moorings | 1½ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Roebuck Bridge No 44
Owd Nells Tavern
Bus stop (Cottages)
Bus stop (Primrose Cottage)
Bus stop (Primrose Cottage)
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Preston Terminus
Swill Brook Bridge Water Point — 4 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Cadley Boaters' Facilities — 10 miles, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities — 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Garstang Boaters' Facilities — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Ratcliffe Bridge Water Point — 9 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Glasson Junction Water Point — 12 miles, 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Galgate Waterside and Marina — 12 miles, 7½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Lancaster Boaters' Facilities — 18 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Brows Bridge No 8 — 15 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Brows Bridge No 8
Glasson Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Glasson Visitor Moorings
Glasson Basin — 15 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Glasson Branch Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Glasson Branch) to Glasson BasinNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities — 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Garstang Boaters' Facilities — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Lancaster Boaters' Facilities — 18 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Preston Terminus
Cadley Boaters' Facilities — 10 miles, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Bilsborrow Boaters' Facilities — 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Garstang Boaters' Facilities — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Lancaster Boaters' Facilities — 18 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Preston Terminus
White Horse Winding Hole — 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Park Head Winding Hole — 1 mile, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Hollowforth Winding Hole — 2 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Moons Bridge Marina — 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Swillbrook Boatyard — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Salwick Hall Winding Hole — 7 miles, 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Ward's House Winding Hole No 2 — 7 miles, 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
Ward's House Winding Hole No 1 — 7 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Preston Terminus
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Towncroft Wood Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Catterall Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Greenhalgh Castle Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Dimples Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
The Moorings Basin — 5 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Kepple Lane Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (south) — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Moss Lane Bridge Winding Hole (north) — 5 miles, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Cathouse Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Bells Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 7¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Ratcliffe Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Lancaster Boaters' Facilities — 18 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)
Galgate Waterside and Marina — 12 miles, 7½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewitfield Visitor Moorings (End of Navigation)Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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