Appley Locks (eastern entrance)
Eastern entrance to old two lock route
Wrightington, West Lancashire, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 2282 yards away.
Address is taken from a point 2282 yards away.
Appley Locks (eastern entrance) is on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan).
Early plans of what would become the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) were drawn up by John Smeaton in 1876 but problems with Swansea Tunnel caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1782. In 1955 the Conway and Rhondda Canal built a branch to join at Nantwich. The four mile section between Southton and Northcorn was closed in 1888 after a breach at Eastworth. "1000 Miles on The Inland Waterways" by Henry Harding describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Ambersford Aqueduct.
Early plans of what would become the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Appley shallow locks channel) were drawn up by Oliver Smith in 1876 but problems with Huntingdon Embankment caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1782. From a junction with The River Don at Leeds the canal ran for 37 miles to Nottingham. Expectations for stone traffic to Dover were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. Despite the claim in "I Wouldn't Moor There if I Were You" by Arthur Jones, there is no evidence that Nicholas Taylor ever swam through Birmingham Locks in 17 minutes live on television
Appley Locks (eastern entrance)
is a minor waterways place
at the junction of
the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan)
with
the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Appley shallow locks channel).
Appley Locks (western entrance) (Western entrance to old two lock route)
is on
the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan),
2 furlongs
and 1 lock
to the west.
Appley Bridge No 42 (Canalside hamlet)
is on
the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan),
2¼ furlongs
to the east.
Appley Locks (western entrance) (Western entrance to old two lock route)
is on
the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan),
a few yards
and 2 locks
to the west.
The nearest place in the direction of Appley Locks (western entrance) is Appley Lock No 91;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Appley Locks (western entrance) is Appley Locks Outside Track - Top Lock;
a few yards
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gillibrand Bridge No 40 | 5¾ furlongs | |
| Hand Lane Bridge No 41 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Appley Locks (western entrance) | 2 furlongs | |
| Appley Lock Footbridge | ¼ furlongs | |
| Appley Lock No 91 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Appley Locks (eastern entrance) | ||
| Appley Bridge No 42 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Appley Bridge Winding Hole | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Finch Mill Swing Bridge | 4¾ furlongs | |
Ranicar's Swing Bridge  | 7½ furlongs | |
| Fisher's Swing Bridge | 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs | |
| Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Appley shallow locks channel) | ||
| Appley Locks (eastern entrance) | ||
| Appley Locks Outside Track - Top Lock | a few yards | |
| Appley Locks Outside Track - Bottom Lock | a few yards | |
| Appley Locks (western entrance) | a few yards | |
Amenities nearby at Appley Bridge No 42
Appley Bridge Station
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Dean Locks No 90 — 1 mile, 7 furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Pottery Changeline Bridge — 5 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Bottom Lock No 87 — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Plank Lane Visitor Moorings — 11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Visitor Moorings
Bridgewater Marina — 17 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
Worsley Visitor Moorings — 19 miles, 3 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Worsley Visitor Moorings
Wigan Top Lock Services — 7 miles, 6½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to White Bear Marina (Adlington)
Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 4½ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Scarisbrick Marina — 9 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
St Mary's Marina — 7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 8 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
Dicconson's Bridge No 17 — 15 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian VillageNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Bottom Lock No 87 — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Plank Lane Pump Out — 11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out
Withington Lane Bridge No 58 — 7 miles, 6 furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Withington Lane Bridge No 58
Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 4½ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Moss Bridge No 35 — 3 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 8 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary StationNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Top Lock Services — 7 miles, 6½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 4½ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
St Mary's Marina — 7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 8 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary StationNearest place to turn
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Appley Bridge Winding Hole — 3¼ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Winding Hole below Dean Locks — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Crooke Underground Canal — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Ell Meadow Winding Hole — 4 miles, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Pier Junction — 5 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Wigan Junction — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Wigan Junction
Ince Moss Winding Hole — 7 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Ince Moss Winding Hole
Bamfurlong Winding Hole — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Bamfurlong Winding Hole
Dover Lock No 2 Winding Hole — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Dover Lock No 2 Winding Hole
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Parbold Spur — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Lathom Junction — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Great Score Winding Hole — 6 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Scarisbrick Winding Hole — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Halsall Warehouse Bridge Winding Hole — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Halsall Hill Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
Marsh Meadow Winding Hole — 7 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Marsh Meadow Winding Hole
Downholland Winding Hole — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
St Mary's Marina — 7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Fettlers Wharf Marina
Jackson's Bridge Farm Winding Hole — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian VillageNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Plank Lane Pump Out — 11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Plank Lane Pump Out
Wigan Top Lock Services — 7 miles, 6½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Wigan Top Lock Services
Ellerbeck Narrowboats Wharf — 13 miles, 1 furlong and 26 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Ellerbeck Narrowboats Wharf
Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 4½ furlongs and 33 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Johnson's Hillock Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 8 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary StationNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Wigan Junction
Bridgewater Marina — 17 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch) to Leigh Bridge No 11, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Stretford and Leigh Branch) to Bridgewater Marina
White Bear Marina (Adlington) — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Wigan Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to White Bear Marina (Adlington)
In the direction of Eldonian Village
Scarisbrick Marina — 9 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) in the direction of Eldonian Village
St Mary's Marina — 7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Fettlers Wharf MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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Wikipedia pages that might relate to Appley Locks
[Leeds and Liverpool Canal]
built with locks 60 ft (18 m) long and 14 ft 3 in (4.34 m) wide. From Liverpool to Appley Locks, the canal runs for 27 miles (43 km) without locks, across
[Listed buildings in Wrightington]
England, retrieved 27 November 2015 Historic England, "Southern lock at Appley Locks, Wrightington (1073015)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved
[Listed buildings in Parbold]
Historic England, "Western lock of pair on northern by-pass channel, Appley Locks, Parbold (1231026)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 18
[Douglas Navigation]
scheme from using it. The Leeds and Liverpool completed Leigh's Cut, built locks to enable sailing boats on the river to avoid having to pass under the aqueduct
[The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends]
The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes The Tale of Mr. Tod The Tale of Pigling Bland Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse Cecily Parsley's Nursery
[River Douglas, Lancashire]
Manchester-Southport line near Gathurst station, passes by the village of Appley Bridge, and at Parbold the canal crosses for the third time, as the river
[The Tale of Benjamin Bunny]
pipe and holds a little switch. He knocks the cat off of the basket and locks her in the greenhouse, then he rescues Benjamin and Peter. However, he also
[Listed buildings in Ince-in-Makerfield]
Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the area, and associated with this locks and a bridge are listed. The other listed buildings are houses, buildings
[Listed buildings in Shevington]
through the parish, and the listed buildings associated with it are a bridge, locks, and a lock-keeper's cottage. The other listed buildings are a farmhouse
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