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Kilby Bridge Winding Hole

 
Thythorn Field Community Primary School, Bideford Close, Kilby Bridge LE18 2QU, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 277 yards away.
 
Information about the place
Kilby Bridge Winding Hole is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) between Newton Church Bridge No 80 (Newton Harcourt to the north) (2 miles and 3 furlongs and 7 locks to the east) and River Soar Junction (Junction of GU Leicester Section and River Soar Navigation) (5 miles and 3¾ furlongs and 9 locks to the northwest).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Newton Church Bridge No 80 is Kilby Bridge No 87; 1 furlong away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of River Soar Junction is Kilby Lock No 30; 2 furlongs away.

Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. 48h and 14d moorings are available opposite the CRT yard (water point, etc). Some have bollards. A bit noisy but pleasant. .

You can wind here.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Kilby Lock No 30

 Cashpoint

Amenities nearby at Kilby Bridge No 87

 The Navigation Inn
 
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 Grand Union Canal Walk — associated with Grand Union Canal
An illustrated walk along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Kilby Bridge No 871 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Market Harborough Wharf15 miles, 3½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Wharf16 miles, 7 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Wharf
North Kilworth Marina17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Welford Basin and Wharf19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Friars Mill Visitor Moorings8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Friars Mill Visitor Moorings
Hope and Anchor Bridge No 1914 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Hope and Anchor Bridge No 19
Barrow Boating19 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Barrow Boating

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Kilby Bridge No 871 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf15 miles, 3½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Marina17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Welford Basin and Wharf19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Broome Island19 miles, 1 furlong and 21 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Broome Island
Barrow Boating19 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Barrow Boating

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Wain Bridge Winding Hole2 miles and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Crane's Lock Winding Hole3 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Smeeton Winding Hole6 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Debdale Lane Winding Hole8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Gallows Hill Winding Hole11 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Gallows Hill Winding Hole
Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole12 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole
Bowden Hall Winding Hole13 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Bowden Hall Winding Hole
Woodlands Winding Hole14 miles, 3½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Woodlands Winding Hole
Market Harborough Wharf15 miles, 3½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Bush Lock Winding Hole1 mile, 7 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Blaby Bridge Winding Hole3 miles and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Memory Lane Wharf9 miles, 3 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Memory Lane Wharf
Belgrave Circle Arm (disused)9 miles, 4 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Belgrave Circle Arm (disused)
Entrance to Riverside Lakes10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Entrance to Riverside Lakes
Birstall Lock Winding Hole12 miles and 15 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Birstall Lock Winding Hole
White Horse Lane Junction12 miles, 1 furlong and 16 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to White Horse Lane Junction
Leicester Marina Entrance12 miles, 7 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Leicester Marina Entrance

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Kilby Bridge No 871 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Grand Union Canal] summit level under a bridge adjacent to Marsworth Top Lock and is currently navigable for just over a mile to moorings and a winding hole; it has restoration [Timeline of historic inventions] Union. 1958–59: The integrated circuit is independently invented by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce. 1959: The MOSFET (MOS transistor) is invented by Mohamed [Goldstream Provincial Park] 000. Within the same year, however, the Esquimalt Water Works Company Winding up Act had been passed by the City, expropriating the land and water works [Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park] any vehicle. It is a 17 km drive up the road and be aware of the narrow winding section climbing up the Lussier gorge towards the end of the drive. Two [Eskers Provincial Park] area of the 40-kilometre (25 mi) Stuart River Eskers Complex. Eskers are winding ridges of gravel formed by the glaciers which once covered the British
 
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