Knostrop Flood Lock Weir Entrance
Twine Street, Leeds LS10 1GH, United Kingdom
Knostrop Flood Lock Weir Entrance is on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds).
The Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) was built by Thomas Telford and opened on 17 September 1876. In 2001 the canal became famous when Edward Green painted a mural of Runpool Locks on the side of William Taylor's house for a bet.
Knostrop Flood Lock Weir Entrance
is a minor waterways place
on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) between
Castleford Junction (Junction of the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) and the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line)) (8 miles and 6¼ furlongs
and 4 locks
to the east) and
Leeds Dock Entrance (6¾ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the northwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Castleford Junction is Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Leeds Dock Entrance is Hunslet Mill;
¾ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
You can wind here.
| Pipe Bridge (Knostrop) | 3½ furlongs | |
| Knostrop Depot | 1½ furlongs | |
| Knostrop Flood Footbridge | ½ furlongs | |
| Knostrop Flood Gates No 2 | ½ furlongs | |
| Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North | ¼ furlongs | |
| Knostrop Flood Lock Weir Entrance | ||
| Hunslet Mill | ¾ furlongs | |
| Richmond Bridge (Leeds) | 2 furlongs | |
CITU Bridge  | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Echo Central | 3¾ furlongs | |
Leeds Sanitary Station      | 4¾ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North
Lidl Morison's Morrisons Morrisons - Hunslet - Church Street
McDonalds
B&M Bargains
Cashpoint Cashpoint Halifax Lloyds Bank NatWest Yorkshire Bank
Morrisons Fuel Shell Wm Morrison Supermarkets Leeds 015
Speedy Hire The RangeThe navigation here has been remodelled by the Leeds Flood Alleviation scheme. Navigation is no longer (2017) through the flood lock but along the river channel. The bund separating river and canal has been romoved to provide more water storage in flood conditions.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Fishpond Lock No 4 — 3 miles, 1 furlong and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Woodlesford Lock No 5 — 4 miles and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Lock No 7 — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Bulholme Lock No 10 — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bulholme Lock No 10
Woodnook Lock No 6 — 11 miles and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Woodnook Lock No 6
Fairies Hill Moorings — 10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section - Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
King's Road Lock No 3 — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to King's Road Lock No 3
Ferrybridge Flood Lock Footbridge — 14 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Ferrybridge Flood Lock Footbridge
Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11 — 14 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11
Stanley Ferry Water Point — 13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Water Point
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Bank Dole Lock No 1 — 16 miles and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Bank Dole Lock No 1
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Sanitary Station — 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Dock Visitor Moorings — 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Leeds Dock Entrance, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Leeds Dock) to Leeds Dock Visitor Moorings
Leeds Visitor Moorings — 1 mile, 4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Visitor Moorings
Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 5 — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 5
Apperley Bridge Marina — 9 miles, 7 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Apperley Bridge Marina
Dobson Locks Services — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks ServicesNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Woodlesford Lock No 5 — 4 miles and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings — 13 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings
Whitley Lock No 12 — 19 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Whitley Lock No 12
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Sanitary Station — 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Basin — 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Basin
Dobson Locks Services — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services
Bingley Services — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Bingley ServicesNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Fairies Hill Moorings — 10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section - Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Whitley Lock No 12 — 19 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Whitley Lock No 12
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Sanitary Station — 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Dobson Locks Services — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services
Bingley Services — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Bingley ServicesNearest place to turn
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North — ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) South — 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Fleet Lane Arm — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Lock Weir Exit — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Bulholme Lock Weir Exit — 9 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bulholme Lock Weir Exit
Fairies Hill Lock Arm — 11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Arm
Stanley Ferry Marina — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Marina
Bank Dole Lock Junction — 16 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Bank Dole Lock Junction
Wakefield Weir Entrance — 16 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Wakefield Weir Entrance
Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance — 18 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance
Broad Cut Weir Entrance — 19 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Broad Cut Weir Entrance
Waller Bridge Winding Hole — 19 miles, 5 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Waller Bridge Winding Hole
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Dock Side Arm — 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Leeds Dock Entrance, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Leeds Dock) to Leeds Dock Side Arm
River Aire Junction — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to River Aire Junction
Leeds Basin — 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Basin
Aire Valley Marina (eastern entrance) — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Aire Valley Marina (eastern entrance)
Calverley Winding Hole — 7 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Calverley Winding Hole
The Moorings Winding Hole — 9 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to The Moorings Winding Hole
Field locks Winding Hole — 11 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Field locks Winding Hole
Baildon Winding Hole — 12 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Baildon Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Sanitary Station — 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Dobson Locks Services — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks ServicesNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
In the direction of Leeds Bridge
Apperley Bridge Marina — 9 miles, 7 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Apperley Bridge Marina
Shipley Wharf — 13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Shipley Wharf
Hainsworth’s Boatyard — 17 miles, 5 furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Hainsworth’s BoatyardDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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