We’re to stop in burnley

[Jimmy2445]

Hi everyone a bit of advice needed we have just passed Richmond park by premier inn near to turf moor football ground got about 1 hour maybe 2 to cruise anyone know we’re is a good stopping place handy for pub and shops any info is appreciated sorry it’s short notice but had a  breakdown, ok now 

thanks 

[jonathanA]

which direction are you going ?  

 

if going towards Blackburn (west) then  the burnley Mile (embankment) is ok, but don't leave your boat unattended - handy for the big tesco store.  

at the end of the Burnley mile is the new finsley gate wharf might be a good option if you can moor there. (wasn't open when we were there last) 

 

Otherwise theres not much  for a while. a good place to stop is rosegrove services just through Gannow tunnel - nice and secure. there is a 'pub' sycamore farm in walking distance on the towpath side - think its one of the marstons food factory places - but reasonable pub grub at reasonable price. 

 

going East its a bit of a desert...   There is a handy mooring at Colne, Morrisons on the offside with access to Morrisons car park via a gate, great for stocking up , otherwise you've had it until you go up barrowford locks. 

[Jimmy2445]

Thanks for replying appreciate it I forgot to say towards Blackburn 

[Tracy D'arth]

Burnley embankment is fine for an attended overnight mooring, get in the middle. Hope its not too windy.

[jonathanA]

rose grove then !  there are some small local convenience store shops nearby, things like the little butchers shop have long since gone.   otherwise the Visitor moorings at Hapton are ok and there are some nice remote moorings as you leave hapton.  (although you may be close to the M65).  

Eanam Wharf in blackburn is ok and handy for a big morrisons. some people like the Caribbean restaurant at Eanam, personally I never fancied it. There is a 'spoons' not too far from Eanam if you can lower yourself to one of those 🙂 

 

sadly the thwaites brewery has long since gone at Blackburn... 

Edited January 3 by jonathanA
add demise of thwaites

[Jimmy2445]

Thanks for replies

[kevinl]

Sat in my house, wishing I was on my boat but sometimes I read a post like this and given the weather, if I was nearer I'd offer to give you a lift in the car to the supermarket.

K

[Jimmy2445]

13 hours ago, kevinl said:

Sat in my house, wishing I was on my boat but sometimes I read a post like this and given the weather, if I was nearer I'd offer to give you a lift in the car to the supermarket.

K

Thanks anyway

[jonathanA]

do let us know how you got on 🙂

[Ian Mac]

In days of yor, we use to moor either by the road bridge in the middle or at Finsley Gate and then nip down to the Miners Club for Benny & mild. Use to be an excellent club. Still there yet.

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Cheers IAn MAc