wigan to liverpool advice

[landlordharry]

firstly, I am an experienced narrow boater but new to this website so please forgive any faux pas!.

I have traversed the length of the leeds and Liverpool several times but never ventured up the Liverpool branch as

I believe it has a reputation for security issues in the liverpool approaches.

can any one advise me please? a link to a cruise diary might be useful.

regards HB

 

 

 

[Tim Lewis]

We did the trip a couple of years ago with no problems, a few pictures from our return trip:

 

http://timlewis.smugmug.com/Other/The-Leaving-of-Liverpool/

 

Tim

[cotswoldsman]

By Liverpool Branch I guess you mean from Wigan to Liverpool. I am not aware of any security problems as far as bridge 10 that is the start of the escorted trip down the Liverpool Link

[johnmck]

Even from bridge 10, you are not really escorted for security, but more because of the limited times for opening bridges.

 

You will love it and the CRT crew are wonderful.

[Peter-Bullfinch]

We've been a couple of times in the last few years. It's a great trip and we've had no security issues. Problems with props being fouled seem to be less these days we hear. I suppose a lot has already been collected by now! These is a keen volunteer group in Litherland who seem to doing a great job.

Elsan point at Litherland services by the Tesco is OK too. If you have to shop there though make it quick because there are volunteer lockies and C&Rt staff to help you later on.

We haven't moored overnight ever on the section from Aintree to Salthouse Dock...there is no need to.

Electric was free on the pontoons last time we were there. Elsan disposal was either by the boat visiting or by the short trip up to the far marina jetty.

Liverpool is safe, feels safe and there is a huge amount to see and do.

[cotswoldsman]

Elsan boat no longer running

[Peter-Bullfinch]

Thanks John for the Elsan boat news.

I hope the more relaxed booking system for Liverpool encourages more boats to make this really enjoyable trip.

I was born in Liverpool so I admit to being biased.

[The Bearwood Boster]

Elsan boat no longer running[/quote

Hi John,that's not good news-we got a pump out from him last summer which was v useful !

Trina

Edited May 22, 2015 by The Bearwood Boster

[pearley]

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