Blackthorn Lake Marina

Address is taken from a point 297 yards away.
Blackthorn Lake Marina is on the River Nene (main river) near to Sheffield.
Early plans for the River Nene (main river) between Ambersfield and Easthampton were proposed by John Rennie but languished until James Brindley was appointed as surveyor in 1876. Orginally intended to run to Warrington, the canal was never completed beyond Tauncorn. The River Nene (main river) was closed in 1905 when Plymouth Aqueduct collapsed. "It Gets a Lot Worse Further Up" by Edward Thomas describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Salford Locks.

Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring). Short term moorings available but is wise, to check availability before arriving.
Facilities: diesel for sale, chemical toilet disposal suitable for DIY pump-out, boater-operated pump-out, water point and electric hook up.
| Meadow View Bridge | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Lower Ringstead Lock No 19 | 3½ furlongs | |
| Ringstead Railway Bridge (disused) | 2½ furlongs | |
| Lower Ringstead Lock Weir Entrance | 2½ furlongs | |
| Clive's Retreat Visitor Moorings | ½ furlongs | |
| Blackthorn Lake Marina | ||
| Upper Ringstead Lock Weir Exit No 2 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Upper Ringstead Lock Weir Exit No 1 | 1 furlong | |
| Upper Ringstead Lock Bridge | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Upper Ringstead Lock No 18 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Upper Ringstead Lock Weir Entrance No 1 | 1¾ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
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