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Simpkins Bridge No 96

 
Grosvenor Close, Blaby LE2 9SE, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Simpkins Bridge No 96 is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) between Newton Church Bridge No 80 (Newton Harcourt to the north) (4 miles and 7 furlongs and 11 locks to the east) and River Soar Junction (Junction of GU Leicester Section and River Soar Navigation) (2 miles and 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks to the northwest).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Newton Church Bridge No 80 is Knights Bridge No 95; 1 furlong away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of River Soar Junction is Railway Bridge No 96A; ¼ furlongs away.

There may be access to the towpath here.

Mooring here is unrated.

There is a bridge here which takes pedestrian traffic over the canal.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 Cashpoint

Amenities nearby at Knights Bridge No 95

 Glen Parva Manor

Amenities nearby at Railway Bridge No 96A

 Fish & Chips
 Texaco
 
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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 Foxton Junction

Kilby Bridge No 872 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction12 miles, 3½ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction12 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Market Harborough Wharf17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Wharf19 miles, 3 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Wharf
North Kilworth Marina19 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Friars Mill Visitor Moorings5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Friars Mill Visitor Moorings
Hope and Anchor Bridge No 1911 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Hope and Anchor Bridge No 19
Barrow Boating17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Barrow Boating

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Kilby Bridge No 872 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge12 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Sileby Mill Mooring Basin14 miles, 7 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Sileby Mill Mooring Basin
Barrow Boating17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Barrow Boating

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Bush Lock Winding Hole5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Kilby Bridge Winding Hole2 miles, 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Wain Bridge Winding Hole4 miles, 4 furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Crane's Lock Winding Hole6 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Smeeton Winding Hole9 miles, ½ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Debdale Lane Winding Hole11 miles, 2 furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Blaby Bridge Winding Hole4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Memory Lane Wharf6 miles, 7 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Memory Lane Wharf
Belgrave Circle Arm (disused)6 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Belgrave Circle Arm (disused)
Entrance to Riverside Lakes8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Entrance to Riverside Lakes
Birstall Lock Winding Hole9 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Birstall Lock Winding Hole
White Horse Lane Junction9 miles, 5 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to White Horse Lane Junction
Leicester Marina Entrance10 miles, 3 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Leicester Marina Entrance
Thurmaston Lock Arm10 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Thurmaston Lock Arm
MGM Boats Winding Hole10 miles, 5 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to MGM Boats Winding Hole
MGM Boats, Thurmaston10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to MGM Boats, Thurmaston
Old Junction Boatyard (Syston)12 miles, 2 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Old Junction Boatyard (Syston)
River Wreake Junction12 miles, 2½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to River Wreake Junction
Wreake Outlet by Junction Lock No 4712 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Wreake Outlet by Junction Lock No 47
Wreake Mouth13 miles, 2½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Wreake Mouth

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Kilby Bridge No 872 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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