Fuel & Utilities near Bosley Lock 8
14 fuel & utilities businesses found near Bosley Lock 8 on the Macclesfield Canal.
Near Bosley Lock 8 on the Macclesfield Canal (lock 8), there are 14 fuel and utility providers. Handy for topping up diesel or gas as you work through the flight.
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Bosley Top Lock Water Point
Locketts Bridge Water Point
Buglawton Water Point
Swettenham Street Maintenance Yard Water Point
Hall Green Water Point
Park Lane Bridge Water Point
Park Lane Bridge Pump Out
Park Lane Bridge Elsan Point
Red Bull Elsan Point
Red Bull Water Point
Harecastle Tunnel Northern Portal Water Point
Harecastle Elsan Point
Cheddleton Water Point
Harecastle Tunnel Southern Portal Water Point
Fuel and utilities for canal boats
Most narrowboats run on red diesel, which you can pick up at boatyards and fuel boats along the canal network. Since the HMRC split-duty rules changed, you'll need to declare the proportion used for propulsion versus domestic use. Keep your receipts tidy.
Water points are usually free and maintained by the Canal & River Trust, but they can be busy in summer. Carry enough water to last a few days, especially on quieter stretches. Pump-out stations charge around five to ten pounds per session, and some are card-only now.
Calor gas and other bottled LPG can be harder to find on the cut, so it's worth refilling whenever you pass a supplier. Coal and solid fuel for stoves are seasonal but usually available from boatyards and chandleries between October and March.
About Bosley Lock 8 for boaters
Bosley Lock 8 (lock 8) on the Macclesfield Canal is a working lock on the inland waterways network.
Nearby services can make a stop here more than just a lock passage.
Check the listings below for moorings, fuel, repairs, and other services that boaters near this lock have found useful.