Marsworth Junction 
Junction of Grand Union Aylesbury Arm with Main Line
C&RT Services, Watery Lane, Marsworth HP23 4BW, United Kingdom
Marsworth Junction is a complicated waterways junction.
The Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Aylesbury Arm) was built by Cecil Hunter and opened on 17 September 1782. Expectations for manure traffic to York never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. In later years, only the use of the canal for cooling Luton power station was enough to keep it open. Restoration of Rotherham Boat Lift was funded by a donation from Edinburgh parish council
Early plans for the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) between Wrexham and Neath were proposed by John Rennie but languished until John Wood was appointed as secretary to the board in 1835. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Bracknell to Manton canal at Halton, the difficulty of tunneling under Eastleigh caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Westcorn instead. Expectations for coal traffic to Peterborough were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) was closed in 1888 when Preston Embankment collapsed. Despite the claim in "By Barge Pole and Mooring Pin Across The Pennines" by Thomas Yates, there is no evidence that Arthur Thomas ever made a model of Aylesbury Aqueduct out of matchsticks for a bet
Marsworth Junction
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Aylesbury Arm)
with
the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford).
Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
is on
the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Aylesbury Arm),
6 miles and ¾ furlongs
and 16 locks
to the west.
Willowbridge Bridge No 99
is on
the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford),
14 miles and 4¼ furlongs
and 16 locks
to the north.
Bulbourne Junction (Junction of Grand Union Wendover Arm with Main Line, Braunston 55¼ miles / Wendover 6¾ miles)
is on
the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford),
7¼ furlongs
and 7 locks
to the east.
The nearest place in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings is Marsworth Narrow Locks (Staircase Lock Nos 1 and 2);
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Willowbridge Bridge No 99 is Marsworth Wharf;
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Bulbourne Junction is Lower Icknield Way Bridge No 132;
1¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), piling suitable for hooks. Mooring is limited to 48 hours. Nice peaceful and tranquil spot. Popular but 48 hr restriction helps.
You can wind here.
| Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Former Ship Inn | 2½ furlongs | |
Town Field Farm Bridge No 130  | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Church Lane Bridge | ¾ furlongs | |
Marsworth Services    | ½ furlongs | |
| Marsworth Wharf | ½ furlongs | |
| Marsworth Junction | ||
| Lower Icknield Way Bridge No 132 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Marsworth Flight Lock No 39 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Waters Edge Restaurant | 1½ furlongs | |
| Marsworth Lock No 40 | 3½ furlongs | |
| Marsworth Lock No 41 | 4½ furlongs | |
| Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Aylesbury Arm) | ||
| Marsworth Junction | ||
| Marsworth Narrow Locks (Staircase Lock Nos 1 and 2) | ½ furlongs | |
| Watery Lane Bridge No 1 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Marsworth Lock No 3 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Black Jack's Lock No 4 | 2 furlongs | |
| Marsworth Lock No 5 | 3¼ furlongs | |
- Grand Union Canal Walk — associated with Grand Union Canal
- An illustrated walk along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham
- THE GRAND JUNCTION CANAL - a highway laid with water. — associated with Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal)
- An account of the Grand Junction Canal, 1792 - 1928, with a postscript. By Ian Petticrew and Wendy Austin.
- The Boatmen's Institute in Brentford — associated with Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford)
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Marsworth Services — ½ furlongs away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Slapton Wharf — 4 miles, 3 furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Leighton Linslade Services — 8 miles, ¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Rothschild Road Wharf — 8 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Soulbury Bottom Lock No 24 — 12 miles, 1 furlong and 14 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Willowbridge Marina — 14 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Fenny Stratford Services — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Peartree Bridge No 88 — 18 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Winding Hole near Bulbourne Bridge — 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cowroast Lock No 46 — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Berkhamsted Services — 6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Bank Mill Service Station — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Middlesex & Herts Boat Services Wharf — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 22 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Apsley Services — 11 miles, 6½ furlongs and 27 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Nash Mill Top Lock No 68 — 12 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cassiobridge Water Point — 17 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 40 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Bridgewater Basin — 18 miles, ¾ furlongs and 41 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
In the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
Aylesbury Circus Field Basin — 5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Aylesbury Arm) in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings — 6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Aylesbury Arm) in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor MooringsNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Marsworth Services — ½ furlongs away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Town Field Farm Bridge No 130 — 2¼ furlongs away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Leighton Rubbish Disposal — 8 miles, ¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Soulbury Middle Lock No 25 — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 13 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Fenny Stratford Services — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cowroast Marina — 3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cowroast Lock No 46 — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Berkhamsted Services — 6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Fisheries Lock No 63 — 10 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Apsley Services — 11 miles, 6½ furlongs and 27 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Apsley Marina — 12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
In the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings — 6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Aylesbury Arm) in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor MooringsNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Marsworth Services — ½ furlongs away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Leighton Linslade Services — 8 miles, ¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Fenny Stratford Services — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cowroast Marina — 3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cowroast Lock No 46 — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Apsley Services — 11 miles, 6½ furlongs and 27 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Apsley Marina — 12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
In the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings — 6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Aylesbury Arm) in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor MooringsNearest place to turn
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Bulbourne Junction — 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Winding Hole near Bulbourne Bridge — 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Gammel Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Bulbourne Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Wendover Arm - restored section) to Gammel Bridge Winding Hole
Little Tring Winding Hole — 2 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Bulbourne Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Wendover Arm - restored section) to Little Tring Winding Hole
Station Road Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Saxon Way Winding Hole — 4 miles and 7 locks away
Travel to Bulbourne Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Wendover Arm - restored section) to Little Tring Winding Hole, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Wendover Arm - unrestored section) to Saxon Way Winding Hole
Cowroast Winding Hole — 4 miles and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Bullbeggers Lane Winding Hole — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 18 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Slapton Winding Hole — 4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Grove Lock Marina — 6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Grove Lock Arm — 6 miles, 6 furlongs and 11 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Leighton Buzzard Bridge Winding Hole — 8 miles, ½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Bossington Lane Winding Hole — 8 miles, 4½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Rothschild Road Wharf — 8 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Old Linslade Winding Hole — 10 miles, 3½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Winding Hole below Stoke Hammond Lock — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Water Eaton Winding Hole — 15 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
In the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
College Road Winding Hole — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Aylesbury Arm) in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
Aylesbury Basin — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 16 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Aylesbury Arm) in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings — 6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Aylesbury Arm) in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor MooringsNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Marsworth Services — ½ furlongs away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Willowbridge Marina — 14 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cowroast Marina — 3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Middlesex & Herts Boat Services Wharf — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 22 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Apsley Marina — 12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Cheddington Wharf — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Grove Lock Marina — 6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Rothschild Road Wharf — 8 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Milton Keynes Marina — 18 miles, 2½ furlongs and 17 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Campbell Wharf Marina — 19 miles, 5 furlongs and 17 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Middlesex & Herts Boat Services Wharf — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 22 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Bridgewater Basin — 18 miles, ¾ furlongs and 41 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
Marsworth via Aylesbury from Narrowboat Just Heaven posted Sunday the 24th of June, 2018
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[Grand Union Canal]
network. Half a mile (800 m) further on, the canal reaches the top of the Marsworth flight of seven locks, which begin the descent to the Vale of Aylesbury
[Grand Junction Canal]
The Grand Junction Canal is a canal in England from Braunston in Northamptonshire to the River Thames at Brentford, with a number of branches. The mainline
[Aylesbury Canal Society]
9 metres) between Marsworth Junction and Aylesbury via 16 locks: Marsworth No.1 & 2 Locks (staircase) Marsworth No.3 Lock Marsworth No.4 Black Jacks Lock
[Tring]
1830s. The four Tring Reservoirs – Wilstone, Tringford, Startops End and Marsworth – were built to supply water for the canal. These have been a national
[Burma Railway]
story of defeat, captivity and salvation in the Far East 1941–45. London: Marsworth Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9564881-0-7. Kinvig, Clifford (1992). River Kwai
[Aylesbury]
the country. In 1814, the Aylesbury arm of the Grand Union Canal from Marsworth was opened bringing major industry to the town for the first time. At
[Lock (water navigation)]
everywhere, the larger for the gear on the Grand Union Canal north of Napton Junction, which they were unable/unwilling to convert. Handle: The handle is long
[Transport in Buckinghamshire]
Keynes down to Marsworth, passing in and out of Bedfordshire on the way. After this it leaves and enters Hertfordshire. At Marsworth two branches separated
[List of locks on the Grand Union Canal]
and its branches. The Grand Union Canal (Main Line) runs from Salford Junction, Birmingham to Brentford, London. Locks have a beam of 14 feet except locks
[Wendover Arm Canal]
of four reservoirs was constructed. Wilstone reservoir was followed by Marsworth, completed in 1806, Tringford, completed in 1814 and Startops End, completed
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