Fuel & Utilities near Lock 71
10 fuel & utilities businesses found near Lock 71 on the Trent and Mersey Canal.
If you're coming through Lock 71, lock 71 on the Trent and Mersey Canal, you'll find 10 places to refuel or grab utilities within easy cruising distance.
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Middlewich Water Point
Northwich Elsan Point
Northwich Water Point
Anderton Elsan Point
Anderton Water Point
Hurleston Elsan Point
Nantwich Junction Elsan Point
Hall Green Water Point
Red Bull Elsan Point
Red Bull 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 Lock 71 for boaters
Lock 71 (lock 71) on the Trent and Mersey 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.