Butterley Tunnel (eastern entrance)
Coach Road, Amber Valley DE5 3QW, United Kingdom
Butterley Tunnel (eastern entrance) is on the Cromford Canal (narrow gauge, un-navigable).
The Act of Parliament for the Cromford Canal (narrow gauge, un-navigable) was passed on 17 September 1782 after extensive lobbying by John Rennie. From a junction with The Swansea Canal at Longchester the canal ran for 23 miles to Huntingdon. Expectations for limestone traffic to Trafford were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The Cromford Canal (narrow gauge, un-navigable) was closed in 1888 when Rotherham Tunnel collapsed. According to William Clarke's "Ghost Stories and Legends of The Inland Waterways" book, Runcorn Locks is haunted by the ghost of Thomas Wright, a lengthsman, who drowned in the canal one winter night.
The Cromford Canal (broad gauge, un-navigable) was built by John Smeaton and opened on January 1 1876. Expectations for limestone traffic to Tameside were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In later years, only the use of the canal for cooling Manfield power station was enough to keep it open. In 1972 the canal became famous when George Taylor swam through Dundee Embankment in 17 minutes for a bet.
Butterley Tunnel (eastern entrance)
is a minor waterways place
at the junction of
the Cromford Canal (narrow gauge, un-navigable)
with
the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, un-navigable).
Cromford Wharf (End of Navigation)
is on
the Cromford Canal (narrow gauge, un-navigable),
10 miles and 5¼ furlongs
to the west.
Ironville Junction (Junction with Pinxton Branch)
is on
the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, un-navigable),
7 furlongs
to the east.
The nearest place in the direction of Cromford Wharf is Butterley Tunnel (western entrance);
1 mile and 7½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Ironville Junction is Golden Valley Bridge;
¾ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Cromford Canal (narrow gauge, un-navigable) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Simm's Bridge No 12 | 7 miles, 4½ furlongs | |
| Whatstandwell Bridge No 13 | 7 miles, 2¼ furlongs | |
| Crich Council Footbridge No 13a | 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs | |
| Crich Chase Bridge No 14 | 5 miles, 1½ furlongs | |
| Road Bridge No 32a | 2 miles, 2½ furlongs | |
| Butterley Tunnel (western entrance) | 1 mile, 7½ furlongs | |
| Butterley Tunnel (eastern entrance) | ||
| Cromford Canal (broad gauge, un-navigable) | ||
| Butterley Tunnel (eastern entrance) | ||
| Golden Valley Bridge | ¾ furlongs | |
| Ironville Junction | 7 furlongs | |
| Codnor Park Lock No 1 | 7 furlongs | |
| Codnor Park Lock No 2 | 1 mile | |
| Cinder Bank Road Bridge | 1 mile, ¼ furlongs | |
Amenities here
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Butterley Park
Cashpoint HSBC
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings
Langley Junction — 4 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Langley Junction
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 2 — 16 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Cranfleet Lock No 3 — 16 miles, 4½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Shardlow — 19 miles and 32 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Derwent Mouth, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to ShardlowNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 2 — 16 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Cranfleet Lock No 3 — 16 miles, 4½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings
Langley Junction — 4 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Langley Junction
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 2 — 16 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Sawley Cut Wharf — 16 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Cut WharfNearest place to turn
In the direction of Cromford Wharf
Cromford Winding Hole — 10 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On the Cromford Canal (narrow gauge, un-navigable) in the direction of Cromford Wharf
In the direction of Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings
Langley Junction — 4 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Langley Junction
Anchor Road Winding Hole — 4 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Anchor Road Winding Hole
Shipley Mill Winding Hole — 5 miles, 7 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Shipley Mill Winding Hole
Bridge Street Winding Hole — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Bridge Street Winding Hole
Winding Hole below Stenson's Lock — 7 miles, ½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Winding Hole below Stenson's Lock
Hallam Fields Lock Winding Hole — 9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Hallam Fields Lock Winding Hole
Winding Hole above Stanton Lock — 10 miles, 3 furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Winding Hole above Stanton Lock
Sandiacre Junction — 12 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Sandiacre Junction
Long Eaton Winding Hole — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Long Eaton Winding Hole
Sheet Stores Basin — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Sheet Stores Basin
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Soar Mouth — 16 miles, ¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Soar Mouth
Redhill Lock Junction — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Redhill Lock Junction
Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit
Redhill Marine Ltd — 16 miles, 7½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Redhill Marine Ltd
Ratcliffe Lock Junction — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Ratcliffe Lock Junction
Cranfleet Lock Weir Exit — 16 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 31 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock Weir Exit
Sawley Flood Lock Weir Entrance — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 31 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Flood Lock Weir Entrance
Ratcliffe Weir — 17 miles, 5 furlongs and 31 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Ratcliffe WeirNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings
Langley Junction — 4 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Langley JunctionNo information
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