Stormbringer Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) Firstly - Hi to you all . I am about 3 weeks away from owning my 1st narrowboat (woooo hooo ) and look forward to joining you all on the cut! However for today my question is for a friend in need Could one of you kind peeps please let me know where the nearest pump out facility to Dover Lock on the Leeds & Liverpool Leigh branch is please? My mate is up there at the moment and is desparate (sorry - couldn't resist!!!) He is hoping to head towards Burscough so if there is one not too far in that direction that would be great! I think there is one up by Johnsons top lock (?) but I think he wants to delay doing the Wigan Flight until he has been to Burscough if possible. I have tried contacting the BW office at Wigan for info, but am struggling to get through (for 2 days!!) Main BW switchboard has said 'someone' will call me back - but it hasn't happened yet ! If anyone can assist it would be much appreciated...... Thanks very much Edited July 8, 2011 by Stormbringer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Eater Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Firstly - Hi to you all . I am about 3 weeks away from owning my 1st narrowboat (woooo hooo ) and look forward to joining you all on the cut! However for today my question is for a friend in need Could one of you kind peeps please let me know where the nearest pump out facility to Dover Lock on the L&L Leigh branch is please? My mate is up there at the moment and is desparate (sorry - couldn't resist!!!) He is hoping to head towards Burscough so if there is one not too far in that direction that would be great! I think there is one up by Johnsons top lock (?) but I think he wants to delay doing the Wigan Flight until he has been to Burscough if possible. I have tried contacting the BW office at Wigan for info, but am struggling to get through (for 2 days!!) Main BW switchboard has said 'someone' will call me back - but it hasn't happened yet ! If anyone can assist it would be much appreciated...... Thanks very much There are facilities at Wigan Top Lock and also at Burscough but I am not sure whether there are any pump outs. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Cheers Steve - I've passed that info on to him !! Would be good if anyone knows about the pump outs too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 There is a pump out at Plank Lane - just a stones throw from Dover Lock After that it is the top of Wigan, then White Bear Marina (BWML not BW !), then Johnsons, then Rose Grove. Heading to Burscough - not sure but definately one at Sparks Bridge on the Rufford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 There is a pump out at Plank Lane - just a stones throw from Dover Lock After that it is the top of Wigan, then White Bear Marina (BWML not BW !), then Johnsons, then Rose Grove. Heading to Burscough - not sure but definately one at Sparks Bridge on the Rufford. That's superb info RichardH Many thanks indeed I'll pass that info on Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaggle Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Mersey boat club has pump out facility ,couple of hours past Burscough bridge , you might need to phone prior to let them know you need to use pump out or fuel so they can ensure someone can is on site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Mersey boat club has pump out facility ,couple of hours past Burscough bridge , you might need to phone prior to let them know you need to use pump out or fuel so they can ensure someone can is on site. Cheers for that. Much appreciated Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Thanks to all who replied In the hope that it helps someone else :- Went up to Plank Lane bridge with my mate yesterday. The pump out is a self service type which requires a card to operate it. Nice and friendly BW man who operates the bridge was able to sell us a card for £10 there and then Water was also available but no rubbish disposal there. As an aside.. Just after the bridge was a brand new (unopened) marina. Talking to BW man, the marina won't be opened until somebody buys it !! Very strange.. Thanks again Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanalWalker Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 As an aside.. Just after the bridge was a brand new (unopened) marina. Talking to BW man, the marina won't be opened until somebody buys it !! Very strange.. It does look odd with no pontoons or obvious way to get from the bank to the water (the fence is right on the edge). http://www.towpathtreks.co.uk/photodisplay.asp?ino=1555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 It does look odd with no pontoons or obvious way to get from the bank to the water (the fence is right on the edge). http://www.towpathtreks.co.uk/photodisplay.asp?ino=1555 Yup !! That's the very one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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