Railway Bridge No 96A
Little Glen Road, Whetstone LE2 9TR, United Kingdom
(B582)
Railway Bridge No 96A carries the road from Northstone to Port Talbot over the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) between Erewash and Tameside.
The Act of Parliament for the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) was passed on January 1 1782 and 23 thousand shares were sold the same day. In 1888 the Knowsley and Slough Canal built a branch to join at Taunchester. Expectations for pottery traffic to Dudley never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. Although proposals to close the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) were submitted to parliament in 1990, water transfer to the treatment works at Waveney kept it open. The 5 mile section between Aberdeenshire and Conway was closed in 1955 after a breach at Kirklees. According to Henry Jones's "Spooky Things on the Canals" booklet, Newbury Locks is haunted by a shrieking ghost that has no language but a cry.
Railway Bridge No 96A
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) (4 miles and 7½ furlongs
and 11 locks
to the east) and
River Soar Junction (Junction of GU Leicester Section and River Soar Navigation) (2 miles and 7½ furlongs
and 5 locks
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of Newton Church Bridge No 80 is Simpkins Bridge No 96;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of River Soar Junction is Dunns Lock No 34;
1½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes a railway over the canal.
| Bush Lock Winding Hole | 5¼ furlongs | |
| Little Glen Bridge No 94 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Little Glen Footbridge No 94A | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Knights Bridge No 95 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Simpkins Bridge No 96 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Railway Bridge No 96A | ||
| Dunns Lock No 34 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Blaby Bridge No 98 | 3½ furlongs | |
| Blaby Bridge Winding Hole | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Wharf by Blaby Bridge No 98 (disused) | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Whetstone Lane Lock No 35 | 5 furlongs | |
Amenities here
Fish & Chips
TexacoAmenities nearby at Dunns Lock No 34
Costcutter Waitrose Waitrose Ltd
Cashpoint Cashpoint Lloyds Bank SantanderAmenities nearby at Simpkins Bridge No 96
Cashpoint
- 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 87 — 2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction — 12 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 12 miles, 7 furlongs and 16 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 Wharf — 17 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Wharf — 19 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 16 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 Marina — 19 miles, 4½ furlongs and 16 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
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Friars Mill Visitor Moorings — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 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 19 — 11 miles, 6 furlongs and 13 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 Boating — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Barrow BoatingNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf — 17 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Marina — 19 miles, 4½ furlongs and 16 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
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Broome Island — 16 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Broome Island
Barrow Boating — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Barrow BoatingNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf — 17 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 16 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
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin — 14 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Sileby Mill Mooring Basin
Barrow Boating — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Barrow BoatingNearest place to turn
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Bush Lock Winding Hole — 5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Kilby Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Wain Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Crane's Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Smeeton Winding Hole — 9 miles, ¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Debdale Lane Winding Hole — 11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Blaby Bridge Winding Hole — 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Memory Lane Wharf — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 9 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) — 6 miles, 7½ furlongs and 10 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 Lakes — 8 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 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 Hole — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 11 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 Junction — 9 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 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 Entrance — 10 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Leicester Marina Entrance
Thurmaston Lock Arm — 10 miles, 4 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Thurmaston Lock Arm
MGM Boats Winding Hole — 10 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to MGM Boats Winding Hole
MGM Boats, Thurmaston — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to MGM Boats, Thurmaston
Old Junction Boatyard (Syston) — 12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Old Junction Boatyard (Syston)
River Wreake Junction — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to River Wreake Junction
Wreake Outlet by Junction Lock No 47 — 12 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Wreake Outlet by Junction Lock No 47
Wreake Mouth — 13 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Wreake MouthNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Foxton Junction
North Kilworth Marina — 19 miles, 4½ furlongs and 16 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
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin — 14 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Sileby Mill Mooring BasinDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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