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Thurmaston Lock No 46

 
Thurmaston on east bank
National Cycle Route 48, Thurmaston LE4 8AX, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Thurmaston Lock No 46 is a major waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) between Soar Lane Bridge No 3 (4 miles and 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks to the southwest) and River Wreake Junction (1 mile and 6 furlongs to the north).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Soar Lane Bridge No 3 is Thurmaston Lock Arm; ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of River Wreake Junction is Thurmaston Lock Footbridge No 16; a few yards away.

Mooring here is unrated.

This is a lock with a rise of 3 feet and 2 inches.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Thurmaston Lock Arm

 Bindis
 Barclays
 Cashpoint
 BP
 Parkers Motor Services Ltd
 
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Additional information

The Taverna (AKA white hart) is now closed, and the Rev Martin has retired. Information 29-5-2007

 
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External websites
 Grand Union Canal Walk — associated with Grand Union Canal
An illustrated walk along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Trent Junction

Hope and Anchor Bridge No 191 mile, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Barrow Boating6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Loughborough Basin11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Bishop Meadow Lock No 5411 miles, 7 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Friars Mill Visitor Moorings4 miles, 6 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge No 8713 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Trent Junction

Broome Island6 miles, ½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Barrow Boating6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Loughborough Basin11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Kilby Bridge No 8713 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Trent Junction

Sileby Mill Mooring Basin4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Barrow Boating6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Kilby Bridge No 8713 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Trent Junction

MGM Boats Winding Hole½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
MGM Boats, Thurmaston1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Old Junction Boatyard (Syston)1 mile, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
River Wreake Junction1 mile, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Wreake Outlet by Junction Lock No 472 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Wreake Mouth2 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Cossington Mill Stream Junction2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Loughborough Road Winding Hole3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Sileby Mill4 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Mountsorrel Lock Junction5 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Soar Outlet by Mountsorrel Lock5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Meadow Farm Junction6 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Thurmaston Lock Arm¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Leicester Marina Entrance1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
White Horse Lane Junction7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Birstall Lock Winding Hole1 mile, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Entrance to Riverside Lakes2 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Belgrave Circle Arm (disused)3 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Memory Lane Wharf3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction

Nearest self-operated pump-out

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Trent Junction

Sileby Mill Mooring Basin4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[List of locks on the Grand Union Canal] north, to Lock 64, and the south, to Lock 101. The Paddington Arm and the Slough Arm have no locks. The Wendover Arm Canal has one stop lock. The Aylesbury [List of crossings of the River Soar] 10195°W / 52.67968; -1.10195 (Footbridge) Towpath Downstream of Thurmaston Lock. 60 Footbridge Watermead Country Park 52°41′01″N 1°06′04″W / 52.68362°N [Taylorcraft Aircraft] Cub in World War II. Taylorcraft Aeroplanes Ltd., a subsidiary based in Thurmaston, Leicestershire, England, developed the Taylorcraft Model 'D' and the [List of poor law unions in England] South Croxton, Swithland, Syston, Thrussington, Thurcaston, Thurmaston North, Thurmaston South, Ulverscroft, Walton on the Wolds, Wanlip, Woodhouse. Billesdon [List of electoral wards in England by constituency] Muxloe, Queniborough, Rothley and Thurcaston, Syston East, Syston West, Thurmaston, Wreake Villages. Harborough: Bosworth, Fleckney, Glen, Kibworth, Lubenham
 
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Looking to the East, the River Soar to the South of Thurmaston Lock No.46. Les regards portés vers l'Est, la Soar au Sud de l'Ecluse n°46 de Thurmaston.
River Soar below Thurmaston Lock in... © Roger Kidd cc-by-sa/2.0 ...
Nov 14, 2018 ... Looking north from Thurmaston Lock, No 46 on the Grand Union Canal/Soar Navigation. Easy access to footpaths and cycleways in the ...
Thurmaston Lock north of Leicester © Roger Kidd cc-by-sa/2.0 ...
Nov 15, 2018 ... Thurmaston Lock is No 46 on the Grand Union Canal/Soar Navigation (counting from Norton Junction). The River Soar flows away from the ...
A week from Sawley - Waterways Holidays - Canal World
Aug 21, 2010 ... Thurmaston Lock No 46. Thurmaston on east bank 1 mile, 1¾ flg, 0 locks. Memory Lane Wharf 3 miles, 3½ flg, 4 locks. Soar Lane Bridge 0 ...
Basin and boatyard north of Thurmaston... © Roger Kidd cc-by-sa/2.0
Nov 14, 2018 ... The River Soar is wide and canalised here north of Thurmaston Lock, No 46. About three hundred metres ahead the river falls across a weir, ...
THE LEICESTER LINE
Cossington Lock No. 48. Junction Lock No. 47. River Wreake. The Hope & Anchor PH. MGM Boatbuilders. Thurmaston Lock No. 46. Leicester Marina.