Ironville Junction
Junction with Pinxton Branch
Coach Road, Codnor Park, NG16 5NJ, United Kingdom
Ironville Junction is on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, un-navigable) just past the junction with The Aire and Calder Navigation.
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.
The Act of Parliament for the Cromford Canal Pinxton Branch was passed on 17 September 1782 despite strong opposition from Nicholas Thomas who owned land in the area. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Bath to Northcroft canal at Rhondda, the difficulty of tunneling through the Manchester Hills caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Oxford instead. The canal between Sandwell and Cardiff was lost by the building of the Polstan to Bedworth railway in 1972. "Travels of The Implacable" by Arthur Jones describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Poole Embankment.
Ironville Junction
is a place on the waterways
at the junction of
the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, un-navigable)
with
the Cromford Canal Pinxton Branch.
Butterley Tunnel (western entrance)
is on
the Cromford Canal (narrow gauge, un-navigable),
2 miles and 6½ furlongs
to the west.
Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings (Limit of Navigation)
is on
the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, un-navigable),
3 miles and 1¾ furlongs
and 14 locks
to the southeast.
Pinxton Wharf
is on
the Cromford Canal Pinxton Branch,
2 miles and 2 furlongs
to the northeast.
The nearest place in the direction of Butterley Tunnel (western entrance) is Golden Valley Bridge;
6¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings is Codnor Park Lock No 1;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Pinxton Wharf is Ironville Bridge;
2½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Cromford Canal (broad gauge, un-navigable) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Butterley Tunnel (eastern entrance) | 7 furlongs | |
| Golden Valley Bridge | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Ironville Junction | ||
| Codnor Park Lock No 1 | a few yards | |
| Codnor Park Lock No 2 | 1 furlong | |
| Cinder Bank Road Bridge | 1 furlong | |
| Codnor Park Lock No 3 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Adelaide Walk Bridge | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Cromford Canal Pinxton Branch | ||
| Ironville Junction | ||
| Ironville Bridge | 2½ furlongs | |
| Railway Bridge No 4 (Cromford Canal) | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Fletcher's Row Bridge No 5 | 4 furlongs | |
| Pye Bridge No 8 | 7¾ furlongs | |
| Railway Bridge No 9 (Cromford Canal) | 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Ironville Bridge
BainsAmenities nearby at Golden Valley Bridge
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings
Langley Junction — 3 miles, 3 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 — 14 miles, 7¼ 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 — 15 miles, 7¼ 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 — 15 miles, 5½ 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 — 18 miles, 1 furlong 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 — 14 miles, 7¼ 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 — 15 miles, 7¼ 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 — 15 miles, 5½ 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 — 3 miles, 3 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 — 14 miles, 7¼ 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 — 15 miles, 7¼ 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, ¾ 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 Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings
Langley Junction — 3 miles, 3 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 — 3 miles, 5¾ 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 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 — 5 miles, 6 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 — 6 miles, 1½ 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, ½ 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 — 9 miles, 4 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 — 11 miles, 5¾ 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, ¼ 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 — 14 miles, 2¼ 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 — 14 miles, 7¼ 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 — 15 miles, 1¾ 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 — 15 miles, 4¼ 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 — 15 miles, 6½ 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, ½ 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 — 16 miles, 3 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 — 15 miles, 6¼ 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 — 16 miles, 4¼ 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 — 16 miles, 6 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 Weir
In the direction of Butterley Tunnel (eastern entrance)
Cromford Winding Hole — 11 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
Travel to Butterley Tunnel (eastern entrance), then on the Cromford Canal (narrow gauge, un-navigable) to Cromford Winding HoleNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Langley Mill Boatyard Moorings
Langley Junction — 3 miles, 3 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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