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BECKET’S PARK LOCK (1 of 38) Manual Pointing Doors
Grid Ref: SP75805998 Post Code: Length: 30m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.75m River Inspector: Air Draft: N/A Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 follow the A428 Northampton Town Centre. At the traffic lights turn left on to the A5123. At the bottom of the hill, 50m from the roundabout, turn into Becket’s Park. The lock is 250m from the entrance. Please note that the a Council key is required to remove the bollards at the entrance.
A428
PARK ACCESS
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Double Pointing Doors Land Owner: Northampton City Council
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local Adjacent to Northampton Marina. Boat Clubs: None. Facilities: In close proximity to Morrisons Supermarket and within ½ mile of town centre with shops, banks, public houses and theatres. Water Point
Alternative Parking is available at Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: Midsummer Meadows car park. has been removed. Access to Lock is 5 mins upstream by foot.
Additional Strong Stream Advice sign at Useful Northampton Marina (tba) Information: this lock. Numbers: Midsummer Meadows 01604233500 Grand Union Canal (BW) 01908302500
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RUSH MILLS LOCK (2 of 38) Manual Pointing Doors
Grid Ref: SP77695933 Post Code: Length: 31m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.75m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.95m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 take the A428 Bedford Road. At first roundabout turn right into Rush Mills Industrial Estate and follow the road to the lock area.
A428
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Double Pointing Doors Land Owner:
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local None. Boat Clubs: None. Facilities:
Alternative None. Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: has been removed.
Additional None. Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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ABINGTON LOCK (3 of 38) Manual Pointing Doors
Grid Ref: SP78045977 Post Code: Length: 28.5m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.8m River Inspector: Air Draft: 3m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 take the A428 Bedford Road. At the 2nd roundabout turn left into industrial estate. At the end of the road turn right into the car park of Northamptonshire County Council. The lock is located at the end of the car park. A barrier with intercom system is in use at this car park.
A428
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Double Pointing Doors Land Owner:
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local None. Boat Clubs: None. Facilities:
Alternative None. Site History: None. Access: Additional In close proximity to Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Northampton County Council Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 Office (John Dryden House). A John Dryden House 01604 236 236 barrier system with intercom is in use at the car park used to access the lock.
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WESTON FAVELL LOCK (4 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate
Grid Ref: SP79226050 Post Code: Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.75m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.8m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 follow signs for Cogenhoe. Approx 200m past the Cogenhoe junction turn right. Follow the road to the bottom of the hill and turn right in to the access road signposted ‘Farm Shop’. After 400m turn left through the gate (NR4 key required). Continue 1.5 miles down farm track through a series of gates to lock and washlands barrier.
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Land Owner: Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local Weston Favell Village 1 mile. Boat Clubs: Northampton Boat Club Facilities:
Alternative From Weston Favell Estate walk Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: 0.5 miles via public footpath. has been removed.
Additional NR4 key required. Useful Northampton Boat Club 01604 630 583 Information: Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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CLIFFORD HILL LOCK (5 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate
Grid Ref: SP80456069 Post Code: Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.75m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.65m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 take the main entrance for Billing Aquadrome. Follow the road to the lock.
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Land Owner: Billing Aquadrome Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Backwater Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local Billing Aquadrome Boat Clubs: Billing Aquadrome Facilities:
Alternative None. Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: has been removed.
Additional Useful Billing Aquadrome 01604 408181 Information: Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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BILLING LOCK (6 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate
Grid Ref: SP81266104 Post Code: NN3 9EX (Billing Mill Pub) Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.7m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.85m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 take Cogenhoe Road and turn left in to Billing Mill Public House car park. At the end of the car park take the bridge over the weir to the lock. Please be aware there is a height barrier at the end of the pub car park preventing access to vehciles such as transit vans, small minibuses and higher.
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Land Owner: Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Backwater Downstream Canoe Portage
Local Billing Aquadrome Boat Clubs: Billing Aquadrome Facilities:
Alternative May be granted through Billing Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: Aquadrome with owners has been removed. permission.
Additional Useful Billing Aquadrome 01604 408181 Information: Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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COGENHOE LOCK (7 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate
Grid Ref: SP83136136 Post Code: NN7 1NA (caravan park) Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.7m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.85m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 follow signs for Cogenhoe. Follow the main road through the village and turn left in to Mill Lane. At the end of the lane park at the caravan park and walk 200m to the lock.
MILL ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Land Owner: Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local Cogenhoe village 1 mile. Boat Clubs: None Facilities:
Alternative Site History: None Access:
Additional Strong Stream Advise sign at Useful Cogenhoe Caravan Park 01604 784507 Information: this lock. Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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WHISTON LOCK (8 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate
Grid Ref: SP84656175 Post Code: Length: 26m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.8m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.85m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From A45 follow the main road to White Mills Lock. Continue over bridge to T-junction and turn right and continue to next T-junction. Proceed through access gate (NR4 key required) and follow track for ½ mile to lock area.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Land Owner: Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage:
Local None Boat Clubs: None Facilities:
Alternative None Site History: None Access:
Additional NR4 key required Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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WHITE MILLS LOCK (9 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate
Grid Ref: SP85746205 Post Code: Length: 26.4m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.7m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.9m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS At A45 junction follow the main road. Access gate located by bridge (NR4 key required).
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Land Owner: Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Downstream Landing Stage Portage:
Local None Boat Clubs: None Facilities:
Alternative None Site History: None Access:
Additional NR4 key required for gate. Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Care should be taken when Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 crossing the main road to the downstream mooring. Strong Stream Advise sign at this lock.
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EARLS BARTON LOCK (10 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate
Grid Ref: SP86766276 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.75m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.9m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 take the Earls Barton junction for B573. Continue to the top of the hill and turn right onto B573. At the far end of Earls Barton turn right in to Mill Lane. Follow the lane for approx 1 mile to the mill. Park at the mill and walk approx ¼ mile via the public footpath to the lock.
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Land Owner: Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local Earls Barton village 3 miles. Boat Clubs: None Facilities:
Alternative From White Mill via quarry (NR4 Site History: None Access: key required)
Additional None Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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DODDINGTON LOCK (11 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate
Grid Ref: SP87566365 Post Code: NN29 7TD (Hardwater Mill) Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.7m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.9m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the B573 Earls Barton Road turn in to Hardwater Road. Turn right at the mill and park at the lock.
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Land Owner: Hardwater Mill Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local Great Doddington Village 3 miles Boat Clubs: None Facilities: with shops, post office and pub/restaurant.
Alternative None Site History: None Access:
Additional This lock is reversed when Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Strong Stream is in force. Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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WOLLASTON LOCK (12 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate
Grid Ref: SP88886454 Post Code: Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.7m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.75m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the Wollaston roundabout follow signs to Summer Leys Nature Reserve. Turn right at the first right-hand junction on the sharp bend. Follow lane to the lock. NR4 key required.
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Land Owner: Wollaston Mill Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local Great Doddington Village 1.5 Boat Clubs: Wollaston Mill Facilities: miles with shops, post office and pub/restaurant.
Alternative None Site History: None Access:
Additional NR4 key required. Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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UPPER WELLINGBOROUGH Manual Pointing Doors LOCK (13 of 38)
Grid Ref: SP889946623 Post Code: Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.7m River Inspector: Air Draft: N/A Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A45 from Thrapston to Wellingborough, exit the A45 a the Wellingborough junction. At the end of the slip road is Wellingborough Angling Club. Turn left through the gate (NR4 key required) and follow the track around the lake to the lock.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors Land Owner:
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Upstream Landing Stage RHB Portage: Backwater Downstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage
Local Castle Fields (½ mile) public Boat Clubs: None Facilities: house and shops. Victoria Park (½ mile) Tesco, bowling and DIY store. Wellinborough town (3 miles) shops, banks, public houses, restuarants and theatre.
Alternative None Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: has been removed.
Additional NR4 key required. Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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LOWER WELLINGBOROUGH Manual Pointing Doors LOCK (14 of 38)
Grid Ref: SP90916712 Post Code: Length: 26.1m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.65m River Inspector: Air Draft: N/A Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Exit the A45 at A509 junction and follow the A509 continuing straight on at the first roundabout. Follow the road to a crossroads then turn right. Proceed under the disued railway bridge to the access gate on the right (NR4 key required). Follow the track to lock.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors Land Owner:
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local None Boat Clubs: None Facilities:
Alternative None Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: has been removed.
Additional NR4 key required. Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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DITCHFORD LOCK (15 of 38) ELECTRIC RADIAL GATE
Grid Ref: SP93256825 Post Code: Length: 26.1m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.65m River Inspector: Air Draft: N/A Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Heading east on the A45 take the Ditchford slip road, turning left at the top. In approximately ½ mile as the road crosses the river, turn left over the bridge. Access via gate (NR4 key required). Follow track to lock.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Land Owner: Automated Radial Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local None Boat Clubs: None Facilities:
Alternative None Site History: This site has a history of vandalism. Access:
Additional NR4 key required. Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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HIGHAM FERRERS MANUAL POINTING DOORS LOCK (16 of 38)
Grid Ref: SP9557002 Post Code: Length: 26.5m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.65m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.7m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Heading east on the A45 turn off at the access gate approximately ¼ mile before the A45/A6 roundabout (NR4 key required). Followe the track over the bridge to the lock.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors Land Owner:
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local Shops within 1.5 miles Boat Clubs: None Facilities:
Alternative None Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: has been removed.
Additional NR4 key required. Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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IRTHLINGBOROUGH ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE LOCK (17 of 38)
Grid Ref: SP96017142 Post Code: Length: 26.5m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.65m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.95m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Exit A45 at A45/A6 roundabout towards Irthlingborough. At Rushden and Diamonds Football Club roundabout turn right and proceed to the car par entrance. On the left at the barrier, access the track via the gate (NR4 key required). Follow the track to the lock.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Land Owner: Rushden and Diamonds Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Irthlingborough Trail Canoe Portage 48hr Upstream Visitor Mooring
Local Pump out, water and chemical Boat Clubs: None Facilities: disposal currently out of use.
Alternative On foot from Rushden and Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: Diamonds via mooring. has been removed.
Additional NR4 key required. Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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UPPER RINGSTEAD MANUAL GUILLOTINE GATE LOCK (18 of 38)
Grid Ref: SP96757449 Post Code: Length: 26.5m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.65m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.95m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Exit A45 at Ringstead roundabout. Turn left at T-junction approximately 1 mile into Station Road. Continue along Station Road and follow track to anglers gate (12mm allen key required). Follow track to lock.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Manual Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local Willy Watt Marina 1 mile U/S Boat Clubs: Willy Watt Marina Facilities: Ringstead shops and pub 3 miles
Alternative None Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: has been removed.
Additional 12mm Allen Key Required Useful Willy Watt Marina 01933 622038 Information: Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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LOWER RINGSTEAD ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE LOCK (19 of 38)
Grid Ref: SP97377516 Post Code: Length: 26.5m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.65m River Inspector: Air Draft: 3m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Exit A45 at Ringstead roundabout. Turn left at T-junction approximately 1 mile into Station Road. Continue along Station Road for 1 mile. Lock access on left before the bridge and lock. NR4 key required.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local None Boat Clubs: Woodford Marina ½ mile upstream Facilities:
Alternative None Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: has been removed.
Additional NR4 key required Useful Willy Watt Marina 01933 622038 Information: Strong Stream Advise sign at Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 this lock. Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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WOODFORD LOCK (20 of 38) MANUAL GUILLOTINE GATE
Grid Ref: SP98087692 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.65m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Via Grange Lane from A14/A6116 roundabout. Proceed approximately 1 mile and take the track through the angling club gate to old railway track and turn right (NR4 key may be required). Continue ½ mile to Woodford Lock.
GRANGE LANE ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Manual Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Downstream Landing Stage Portage:
Local Woodford Marina Boat Clubs: Facilities:
Alternative None Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: has been removed.
Additional For access ring Pete Scanlan at Useful Woodford Marina 01832 734571 Information: Woodford Marina 01832 734571. Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 NR4 key required. Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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DENFORD LOCK (21 of 38) MANUAL GUILLOTINE GATE
Grid Ref: SP99267690 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.7m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Via Grange Lane from A14/A6116 roundabout. Proceed approximately 1 mile and take the track through the angling club gate to old railway track and turn right (NR4 key may be required). Access to Denford is via track on left at railway bridge. Keep to left hand track through gate (NR4 key required) and proceed around field to Denford Bridge.
GRANGE LANE ACCESS GATE ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Manual Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local Woodford Marina Boat Clubs: Facilities:
Alternative None Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: has been removed.
Additional Access bridge at end of Mill Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Lane is zero rated and must Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 not be used by Environment Agency vehicles.
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ISLIP LOCK (22 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE
Grid Ref: SP99157909 Post Code: Length: 26.0m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.75m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS On the A14 exit at the A14/A6116 junction, follow the A6116 Corby to first roundabout. Take the turning for Thrapston. Turn at 1st right, Mill Road then 1st right again, Mill Lane. At the end of Mill Lane walk to the end of the mill buildings and access through the gate to private garden at mill by footbridge. Proceed through private garden to lock (NR4 key required).
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Electric Guillotiine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Remote Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage:
Local Boat Clubs: Facilities:
Alternative None Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: has been removed.
Additional NR4 key required. Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Lock fitted with a mosquito unit. Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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TITCHMARSH ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE LOCK (23 of 38)
Grid Ref: SP01478098 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.7m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS ½ mile west of Thorpe Waterville on A605, take lane to Middle Nene Cruising Club (NR4 key required).
MNCC GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage:
Local Middle Nene Cruising Club Boat Clubs: Middle Nene Cruising Club Facilities: facilities.
Alternative None Site History: None Access:
Additional This lock is reversed when Useful MNCC 07714 227569 Information: Strong Stream is issued. Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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WADENHOE LOCK (24 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE
Grid Ref: SP01178325 Post Code: PE8 5ST Length: 26.0m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.7m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From A605/B441 roundabout take the Lilford Road and proceed over Lilford Bridge to Pilton approximately ¼ mile. At Pilton turn left to Wadenhoe approximately ½ mile. Turn left at Wadenhoe Mill Lane and cross the ford at the mill (NR4 key and 4x4 vehicle required). Non 4x4 users park in the anglers car park at the mill and walk via the Nene Way footbrige.
ACCESS VIA FORD
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Upstream Landing Stage LHB Portage: Weir Upstream Canoe Porgate Downstream Landing Stage
Local Public house with mooring. EA Boat Clubs: Facilities: water point and local Post Office.
Alternative None Site History: None Access:
Additional None Useful Kings Head Public House 01832 720024 Information: Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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LILFORD LOCK (25 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE
Grid Ref: SP025783474 Post Code: Length: 26.0m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.7m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From A605/B441 roundabout take the Lilford Road and proceed to Lilford Bridge. 25m past Lilford Bridge proceed through the gate on the left (NR4 key required). Follow the track to Lilford Lock (4x4 vehicle required).
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage:
Local None Boat Clubs: Facilities:
Alternative None Site History: None Access:
Additional None Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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UPPER BARNWELL ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE LOCK (26 of 38)
Grid Ref: SP03798690 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: N/A Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS On the A605 exit at the junction approximately 2 miles west of Oundle roundabout towards Oundle Village. The lock are is located approximately 1 mile from junction. Main Road at Barnwell Mill.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Oundle Marina (Left-hand Bank) Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Siphon Downstream Canoe Portage Oundle Cruising Club visitor mooring
Local Oundle Town ¾ mile along public Boat Clubs: Oundle Cruising Club 01832 275297 Facilities: footpath. Oundle Marina supplies fuel and chandlery. EA waterpoint on upstream mooring.
Alternative None Site History: None Access:
Additional Strong Steam Advice sign at Useful Oundle Cruising Club 01832 275297 Information: this lock. Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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LOWER BARNWELL ELECRIC GUILLOTINE GATE LOCK (27 of 38)
Grid Ref: SP04188737 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: N/A Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS On the A605, exit a the junction approximately 2 miles west of Oundle roundabout towards Oundle Village. Turn right through the gateway on the right just before the road bridge that crosses the River Nene (12MM Allen key required for access). Proceed carefully along track with the river on your left. The lock area will come in to view straight ahead. The last 200 yards are best accessed on foot as it only a grassed bank and not a roadway/track.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Barnwell Estates Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage:
Local Oundle Town ¾ mile along public Boat Clubs: Oundle Cruising Club Facilities: footpath. Oundle Marina supplies fuel and chandlery
Alternative None Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: has been removed.
Additional This lock may be reversed Useful Oundle Cruising Club 01832 275297 Information: when Strong Stream is issued. Numbers: Barnwell Estates 01832 272244 Care should be taken at this site Environment Agency 08708 506 506 as large groups of youths are Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 known to congregate during summer months.
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ASHTON LOCK (28 of 38) MANUAL GUILLOTINE GATE
Grid Ref: SP05308770 Post Code: PE8 5LL Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.6m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the Oundle roundabout on the A605, follow signpost towards Ashton. Approximately 1/3 mile on the right, turn into mill buildings. There is an EA locked post restricting access past the buildings (Abloy lock). 4x4 vehicle access past this point or on foot along the track with the river on your right. Follow the track over the bridge that crosses the EA sluices. With the river now on your right continue to the lock area.
MILL ACCESS
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Ashton Estates Manual Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage Mill Channel adjacent to lock used by boaters for mooring (Not EA structure)
Local Ashton Village with public house Boat Clubs: None Facilities: and restaurant ¾ mile footpath via Ashton Mill. Oundle Town ¾ mile via Ashton footbridge.
Alternative None Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: has been removed.
Additional Care should be taken at this site Useful Ashton Estates 01832 272264 Information: as large groups of youths are Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 known to congregate during Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 summer months.
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COTTERSTOCK ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE LOCK (29 of 38)
Grid Ref: SP04619020 Post Code: PE8 5HD Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.65m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A605 between Peterborough and Thrapston, take the junction directly east of the Oundle roundabout towards Cotterstock and Tansor. Take the first turn on the left towards Cotterstock. As you pass over the River Nene turn left in to the first gateway (NR4 key required). There is pedestrian access through the kissing gateway and across the field to the lock area.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Cotterstock House Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage Emergency Upstream Canoe Portage Local Ashton Village with public house Boat Clubs: None Facilities: and restaurant ¾ mile footpath via Ashton Mill. Oundle Town ¾ mile via Ashton footbridge.
Alternative None Site History: None Access:
Additional This lock is reversed when Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: Strong Stream is issued. Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 NR4 key required.
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PERIO LOCK (30 of 38) MANUAL GUILLOTINE GATE
Grid Ref: SP04449228 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.7m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A605 between Peterborough and Thrapston, exit at the Warmington roundabout towards Tansor and Fotheringhay. Follow road to T-junction and turn left towards Tansor. Take the first farm track on your, sign posted Bluebell Lakes. The tarmac track becomes a gravelled track which leads to a large house on the right-hand side. Continue over the backwater bridge (remove the rope barrier if present) and proceed with the river on your right, along the the gravel track to the lock area.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Bluebell Fisheries Manual Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Downstream Canoe Portage
Local Moorings on Fishery’s right-hand Boat Clubs: None Facilities: bank above and below lock. Angling and mooring fees payable at Fishery Office. Contact Tony Bridgefoot.
Alternative None Site History: None Access:
Additional Useful Bluebell Fisheries 01832 226042 Information: Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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WARMINGTON MANUAL GUILLOTINE GATE LOCK (31 of 38)
Grid Ref: TL07259209 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.75m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A605 between Peterborough and Thrapston, exit at the Warmington roundabout towards Tansor and Fotheringhay. Follow road to T-junction and turn right towards Fotheringhay. Cross over the River Nene at Fotheringhay Bridge. As the road turns sharply to the left, turn right on to Castle Farm gravel track (4x4 vehicle advised). Follow the track through the farm buildings and up hill. As the track levels turn right along the disused railway. This will lead to a locked gate (NR4 key required). Access to the lock is directly across the field (ground very uneven, proceed with care).
ACCESS TRACK
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Mr Gould Manual Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Downstream Landing Stage Portage:
Local Warmington Village 1 mile with Boat Clubs: Elton Boat Club Facilities: public house and shops. Elton Boat Club with visitory moorings ½ mile upstream.
Alternative From Warmington Mill via Nene Site History: None Access: Way footpath (3/4 miles).
Additional This lock is reversed when Useful Elton Boat Club 01778 343131 Information: Strong Stream is issued. Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Cattle and sheep graze in field. Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 NR4 key required.
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ELTON LOCK (32 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE
Grid Ref: TL08319394 Post Code: PE8 6SQ Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.9m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A605 between Peterborough and Northampton, turn on to the B671 towards Elton Village. Continue past the petrol garage on the left and turn left in to Middle Street. Proceed past School Lane and Chapel Lane on your left, and take the immediate left, through the farm gate (NR4 key required). Follow farm track to lock area.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Elton Estates Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage:
Local Elton Village ¼ mile with public Boat Clubs: None Facilities: houses, restuarants, petrol garage and Post Office.
Alternative None Site History: This site has a history of vandalism. It is Access: also within the Elton Conservation Area.
Additional This lock is reversed when Useful Elton Estates 0844 805 9609 Information: Strong Stream is issued. Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 NR4 key required. Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 Care should be taken at this site as large groups of youths are known to congregate during summer months.
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YARWELL LOCK (33 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE
Grid Ref: TL07449720 Post Code: PE8 6PS Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.4m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A1, exit at juction A1/A47 heading in a westerly direction towards Leicester. At first mini roundabout follow signposts towards Wansford Village. Turn right at staggered crossroads, turning immediately left, signposted Yarwell and Nassington. Follow this road turning left at crossroads in to Yarwell Village. Continue through village until turning left in to sign posted Yarwell Mill Caravan Park. Contact the site officer to gain access through barrier (01780 782344). Follow the road across the river and turn sharply right to the lock area (bridge is EA rated zero and therefore should be taken on foot only).
MILL ACCESS
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Yarwell Mill Caravan Park Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Broadreach Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: located ¾ upstream of lock. Visitor mooring available from Caravan Park.
Local EA water point on upstream Boat Clubs: None Facilities: landing stage.
Alternative None Site History: This site has a history of boaters Access: attempting to navigate when lock is reversed and Strong Stream issued.
Additional This lock is reversed when Useful Yarwell Mill Caravan Park 01780 782344 Information: Strong Stream is issued. Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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WANSFORD LOCK (34 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE
Grid Ref: TL07479825 Post Code: PE8 6JT Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.8m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A1, exit at juction A1/A47 heading in a westerly direction towards Leicester. At first mini roundabout follow signposts towards Wansford Village. Turn right at staggered crossroads, turning immediately left, signposted Yarwell and Nassington. Follow this road through the dip and as the road levels turn in to the open farm gate on the left with a gravel track (not in to the farm buildings). Continue along the track, downhill (4x4 vehicle advised). Bear right when you reach the river and proceed to the lock area.
ACCESS GATE
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Yarwell Charities own main island, Electric Guillotine Gate D/S right-hand bank of lock and downstream mooring. Mrs Berry owns left-hand bank of lock and upstream mooring. Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Downstream Landing Stage Portage: 48hr Visitor Mooring on right- hand bank by Haycock Hotel
Local Wansford Village ½ mile Boat Clubs: None Facilities: downstream with 3 public houses, 3 reastaurants and a Post Office.
Alternative None Site History: Canoeists use section above weir. Access:
Additional Strong Stream Advise sign at Useful The Haycock Hotel 01780 782223 Information: this lock. Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 If access is required for EA or Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 contractor vehicles or plant, permission from Mrs Berry MUST be sought in advance.
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WATER NEWTON ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE LOCK (35 of 38)
Grid Ref: TL10949739 Post Code: PE8 6LY Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.8m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From A1 southbound, leave at exit sign posted Water Newton. South of Stibbington, turn left in to Water Newton Village. Follow the road turning left in to Mill Lane. Continue along the lane to the bottom and park at the mill. Proceed on foot from here, over mill bridges, turning left on to lock area.
CAR PARK
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Water Newton Mill Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Downstream Landing Stage Portage:
Local None Boat Clubs: None Facilities:
Alternative None Site History: This site is within a conservation area. Access:
Additional Water Newton Village and lock Useful Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Information: are within a conservation area. Numbers: Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 Any works need to be carefully considered and discussed with the Water Newton Mill residents.
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ALWALTON LOCK (36 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE
Grid Ref: TL13029631 Post Code: PE7 3UN Length: 26m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.85m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From A1 southbound, leave at junctions sign posted Alwalton and Showground, on to the Oundle Road. Take the first left in to Church Street and bear left in to Mill Lane. Continue to the bottom of the hill to a locked gate (NR4 key required). Access to the lock is on foot using the footpath over the sluices leading to the lock.
4X4 ACCESS
MILL LANE ACCESS & CAR PARK
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Nene Park Trust Electric Guillotine Gate D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Downstream Landing Stage Portage: Backwater adjacent to lock used by boaters for overnight mooring
Local Public house, restaurant and Boat Clubs: Peterborough Crusing Club (PCC) Facilities: Post Office at top of Mill Lane ½ mile from Lock.
Alternative For 4x4 access, at Castor take Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: Mill Lane to Caster Mill (NR4 key has been removed. required). Follow track, bear right and cross the ford.
Additional Care should be taken at this site Useful Nene Park Trust 01733 234193 Information: as large groups of youths are Numbers: PCC 01733 327566 known to congregate during Environment Agency 08708 506 506 summer months. Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60
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ORTON LOCK (37 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE
Grid Ref: TL16549720 Post Code: PE2 7DZ Length: 26.5m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.95m Regulator(s):
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the Nene Parkway, exit at the slip road to A605 Oundle Road. Head west to traffic lights and turn right, sign posted Orton Mere. Access from car park on foot over Nene Valley Railway to sluices and lock.
NENE VALLEY CAR PARK 4X4 ACCESS
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Land Owner: Nene Valley Parks Electric Guillotine D/S
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Downstream Canoe Portage Downstream Landing Stage Portage: 48hr Visitor Mooring Additional visitor mooring at PYC
Local Orton Mere Railway Station. Boat Clubs: Peterborough Yacht Club Facilities: Access to local bus services.
Alternative 4x4 vehicle access is from Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station Access: Longthorp Parkway, Nene Park has been removed. Trust locked gateway (NR4 key required).
Additional Lock is located on Nene Way Useful Nene Valley Parks Information: footpath and cycle ways. Numbers: PYC 01733 231170 Care should be taken at this site Environment Agency 08708 506 506 as large groups of youths are Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 known to congregate during summer months.
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STANGROUND LOCK MANUAL POINTING DOORS (Middle Level Commissioners)
Grid Ref: TL2080097350 Post Code: PE2 8HZ Length: 24.4m Asset Manager: Middle Level Commissioners Width: 3.7m River Inspector: Tina Rootam-Hayward (MLC) Air Draft: 4.25m 01733 566413 07824600470 EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A1139 Parkway, exit A605 slip road sign posted Whittlesey. Take the first exit at the roundabout sign posted Stanground. At the next roundabout turn right towards Stanground Village. At the traffic lights turn right on to Coneygree Road and take the second left on to Thistle Drive. Take the second right on to Wessex Close, taking the next left down the gravel track approximately ¼ mile to lock and park at Lock Keepers Cottage.
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Manual Pointing Door Land Owner: Upstream Mooring EA Downstream mooring and lock MLC Moorings: Downstream Landing Stage Canoe Portage: Local Stanground Village ½ mile. Boat Clubs: None Facilities: Peterborough Boating Centre (PBC) is ½ mile upstream – diesel available.
Alternative None Site History: This site has a history of vandalism Access:
Additional Asset managed by Middle Level Useful MLC 01354653232 Information: Commisioners (MLC). Numbers: PBC 01733 566 688 Care should be taken at this site Environment Agency 08708 506 506 as large groups of youths are Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 known to congregate during summer months.
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DOG IN A DOUBLET (DIAD) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATES LOCK (38 of 38)
Grid Ref: TL2719199294 Post Code: PE6 0RW Length: Asset Manager: Sue Cant 01536 385178 Width: 7.22m Lock Keeper: Mick Wright 07887 831883 Air Draft: 4.50m 01733 202219
EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A47 Thorney Bypass, exit at the Thorney roundabout B1040, sign posted Whittlsey. At the Dog in a Doublet bridge, turn right on to North Bank. Access to the lock car park is through the gate at the lock keepers bungalow.
CAR PARK
LOCK DETAILS
Type: Electric Guillotine Gates Land Owner: Environment Agency
Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Canoe Downstream Landing Stage Portage: 48hr Visitor Mooring
Local Small town of Whittlesey 1 mile. Boat Clubs: None Facilities:
Alternative None Site History: This is a tidal lock Access:
Additional Lock operation by Lock Keeper Useful DIAD Site 01733 202219 Information: or authorised EA personnel only. Numbers: Environment Agency 08708 506 506 When leaving the site be Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 extremely careful of traffic from the left.
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