Birkwood Lock is situated on the Aire & Calder Navigation close to Wakefield in West Yorkshire. The canal was originally built to connect Leeds to the Humber and the North Sea. The nearby Stanley Ferry Aqueduct - a scheduled ancient monument and the picturesque countryside, make it a popular place for pleasure boats and visitors alike.
The site is approximately 60m long and currently provides space for up to 3 boats.
- Nearest Road
- Birkwood Road
- Nearest Station
- Normanton
- Nearest Town
- Wakefield
- Additional Information
- The nearest water point, for the use of all customers, is a short cruise away at the next lock at Kings Road. There are no dedicated car parking spaces for mooring customers. A small area of the lockside can be used for berth holders to load and unload - please note that it is a long single track road to access. Nearest parking facility is at Kings Rd. Leisure Use Only This site is intended for leisure use. Overnight stays and occasional longer visits are welcome, but it is not suitable for full-time residential use and lacks planning consent or infrastructure for long-term living What3Words: ///evoke.swung.undercuts
- Waterway
- Aire & Calder Navigation
- Car Parking
- Unregulated - Unsecured
- Facilities Block
- No
- Gated Access
- None
- Grade
- Basic
- Viewing Arrangements
- The moorings are based off side, opposite the towpath. A closer viewing can be arranged with the Moorings Manager.
0303 040 40 40
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk