Route of Liverpool Canal Link (based on BW map)
The arrangements that the Canal and River Trust makes for boats visiting Liverpool change from time to time so you should check latest information on the CRT website.
Official Canal and River Trust information, including a detailed Skippers Guide and booking form can be found here.
All the bridges on the approach to Liverpool are now boater operated but you should note that Bridge 9 carries a busy road and passage is restricted. Boats will not be able to pass through this swing bridge between 17:30 and 09:30 or between 14:00 and 18:00 daily.
You will need to book your visit via CRT's online booking system to ensure that you will have a mooring in Salthouse Dock (charges apply). The Skippers Guide tells you the times within which you need to be ready at the top of the Stanley Dock Branch locks. (At the time of writing this is between 13:00 and 14:30 daily, except Tuesdays.)
There are boaters' facilities and overnight mooring available at Litherland near the Tesco store, about 4 miles out of Liverpool.
If you intend to use the Bridgewater Canal on your way to or from Liverpool you will need to book your transit through CRT's online booking system. The above link has information about the reciprocal agreement with the Bridgewater Canal.
Pontoon moorings in Salthouse Dock, Liverpool.