Winding at Grindley Brook,Llangollen

[Alan]

Is there enough room for a 50 footer to wind after Grindley Brook Top Lock no. 16 and before going up the staircase?

[cougie]

According to Google maps it's possible. Unless there's someone moored. 

 

I'm sure someone with actual knowledge will be along soon. 

[booke23]

I went through there at the end of August. There certainly looked to be enough room to easily wind a 50 footer just before the staircase, obviously subject to it being deep enough. Having said that the non tow path side of the canal is all steel piling and Armco so it's probably ok. 

 

Should you not be able to wind there you can nip up the staircase and easily wind in the entrance to the basin at the top of the staircase...........I watched a 70 footer wind there with a bit of difficulty (to be fair due to howling wind not because of his length)   

[tizzy]

If you can't get round you will cause chaos if there are any boats trying to use the staicase .We came through last week and it was really quite busy, Why not go up the locks they don't take long  and the lock keeper will help. Winding holes are there for a reason.

[ditchcrawler]

Or wait until about 5pm when everyone else has tied up

[linnit]

Yes....I have winded a 57ft boat there many times..kick bow out and pull stern line...sorted

[Alan]

3 hours ago, linnit said:

Yes....I have winded a 57ft boat there many times..kick bow out and pull stern line...sorted

Thanks everyone,especially linnit, good to know it's doable.

[Ex Brummie]

8 hours ago, linnit said:

Yes....I have winded a 57ft boat there many times..kick bow out and pull stern line...sorted

I have winded a 57ft boat there even with a boat waiting to ascend.