Kegworth New Lock Weir
River Soar exits to bypass the Lock
The Hermitage, 13 London Road, Kegworth DE74 2EU, United Kingdom

Kegworth New Lock Weir
is a minor waterways place
on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) between
Zouch Road Bridge No 43 (Mooring between here and Zouch Lock. Public house by canal.) (2 miles and 5¾ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the southeast) and
Trent Junction (Junction of River Trent, Grand Union Leicester Section and Erewash Canals) (3 miles and 4 furlongs
and 4 locks
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of Zouch Road Bridge No 43 is London Road Marina (northern entrance);
3 furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Trent Junction is Kegworth New Lock No 56;
2¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is tolerable (it's just about possible if really necessary), piling suitable for hooks. Under flight path to East Midlands Airport.
Zouch Lock No 55 | 2 miles, 2½ furlongs | |
Zouch Lock Junction | 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs | |
The Otter PH | 5¼ furlongs | |
London Road Marina (southern entrance) | 4¼ furlongs | |
London Road Marina (northern entrance) | 3 furlongs | |
Kegworth New Lock Weir | ||
Kegworth New Lock No 56 | 2¼ furlongs | |
Kegworth New Lock Junction | 2¾ furlongs | |
Station Road Arm | 4¾ furlongs | |
Kegworth Road Bridge No 45 | 5½ furlongs | |
Kegworth Flood Lock No 57 | 5¾ furlongs |
Amenities here
- 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 Trent Junction
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 3 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 2 — 4 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Cranfleet Lock No 3 — 4 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Shardlow — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel 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 Shardlow
Beeston Lock No 5 — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Weston Lock No 4 — 9 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel 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 Weston Lock No 4
Swarkestone Lock No 5 — 12 miles, 3½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel 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 Swarkestone Lock No 5
Holme Lock No 5 — 16 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Holme Lock No 5
Willington Services — 17 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel 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 Willington Services
Stoke Lock No 6 — 19 miles, 6½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Stoke Lock No 6
Langley Junction — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 19 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Langley Junction
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Bishop Meadow Lock No 54 — 4 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Loughborough Basin — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Barrow Boating — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Hope and Anchor Bridge No 19 — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Trent Junction
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 3 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 2 — 4 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Cranfleet Lock No 3 — 4 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Beeston Lock No 5 — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Swarkestone Lock No 5 — 12 miles, 3½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel 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 Swarkestone Lock No 5
Holme Lock No 5 — 16 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Holme Lock No 5
Willington Services — 17 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel 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 Willington Services
Stoke Lock No 6 — 19 miles, 6½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Stoke Lock No 6
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Loughborough Basin — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Barrow Boating — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Broome Island — 10 miles, 3½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar JunctionNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Trent Junction
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 3 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 2 — 4 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Sawley Cut Wharf — 4 miles, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Cut Wharf
Beeston Lock No 5 — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Meadow Lane Lock No 7 — 14 miles, 3 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Meadow Lane Lock No 7
Holme Lock No 5 — 16 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Holme Lock No 5
Willington Services — 17 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel 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 Willington Services
Stoke Lock No 6 — 19 miles, 6½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Stoke Lock No 6
Langley Junction — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 19 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Langley Junction
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Barrow Boating — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Trent Junction
Station Road Arm — 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Ratcliffe Weir — 1 mile, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Ratcliffe Lock Junction — 2 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Redhill Marine Ltd — 2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Redhill Lock Junction — 2 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Soar Mouth — 3 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 3 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sheet Stores Basin — 4 miles, 2 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Sheet Stores Basin
Cranfleet Lock Weir Exit — 4 miles, 2 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock Weir Exit
Sawley Flood Lock Weir Entrance — 5 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Flood Lock Weir Entrance
Long Eaton Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Long Eaton Winding Hole
In the direction of River Soar Junction
London Road Marina (northern entrance) — 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
London Road Marina (southern entrance) — 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Zouch Road Flood Gate — 2 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Soar Boat Club — 3 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Bishops Meadow Junction — 4 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Loughborough Branch Junction — 5 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Loughborough Basin — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Pilling's Flood Lock Winding Hole — 8 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Trent Junction
Mercia Marina — 17 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
Travel 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 Mercia MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Trent Junction
Mercia Marina — 17 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
Travel 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 Mercia Marina
Langley Junction — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 19 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Derby Road Bridge, then on the Cromford Canal (broad gauge, navigable) to Langley Junction
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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