Hillmorton Bridge No 71 
The Locks, Rugby CV21 4PP, United Kingdom
Hillmorton Bridge No 71 is an notable flight of locks on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) between Warrington and Gloucester.
The Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) was built by Hugh Henshall and opened on January 1 1888. Expectations for manure traffic to Manfield were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. Although proposals to close the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) were submitted to parliament in 1990, the carriage of stone from Easthampton to Polstan prevented closure. In his autobiography Peter Edwards writes of his experiences as a navvy in the 1960s
Hillmorton Bridge No 71
is a minor waterways place
on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) between
Braunston Turn (Junction of the Grand Union, Oxford and Grand Junction Canals - Bridges No 93 & No 94) (7 miles and 1½ furlongs
and 2 locks
to the south) and
Rugby Wharf Arm Junction (3 miles and 1 furlong
and 1 lock
to the northwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Braunston Turn is Hillmorton Middle Locks Nos 4 and 5 (Side by side pair of locks);
¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Rugby Wharf Arm Junction is Hillmorton Boat Services (Grathams Bridge No 70 spans the arm);
¼ furlongs
away.
There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring north of bridge for facilities only.
Facilities: chemical toilet disposal, rubbish disposal and toilets.
There is a bridge here which takes a minor road over the canal.
| Rugby - Northampton Railway Bridge No 72A | 7 furlongs | |
| Moors Bridge No 72 | 3½ furlongs | |
| Hillmorton Visitor Moorings (above locks) | 2½ furlongs | |
| Hillmorton Top Locks Nos 6 and 7 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Hillmorton Middle Locks Nos 4 and 5 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Hillmorton Bridge No 71 | ||
Hillmorton Boat Services  | ¼ furlongs | |
| Hillmorton Bottom Locks Nos 2 and 3 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Hillmorton Locks Winding Hole | 1 furlong | |
Hillmorton Water Point  | 1½ furlongs | |
| Hillmorton Visitor Moorings (below locks) | 1¾ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Hillmorton Middle Locks Nos 4 and 5
Heart Of England Co-operative
Bell Inn
Fish & ChipsThe chemical toilet disposal is over the bridge on the canalside, between the bridge and the cafe. The rubbish bins are over the bridge and to the left, behind the first set of offices. The toilet is opposite the bins, set into the middle of the black building. It is an accessible toilet.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hillmorton Water Point — 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Rugby Visitor Moorings — 2 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Newbold Wharf — 4 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Stop — 8 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Ansty Water Point — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Water Point (stop lock) — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Services — 15 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Hawkesbury Services
Hawkesbury Water Point (Engine House) — 15 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Hawkesbury Water Point (Engine House)
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 7 miles, 3 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Braunston Stop — 7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Wigrams Turn Marina — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole — 12 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole
Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks — 14 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks
Calcutt Marina — 12 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Norton Junction Bridge No 1 — 11 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction Bridge No 1
Norton Sanitary Station — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Stockton Top Marina — 15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Watford Pumping Station — 13 miles, 7 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Pumping StationNearest rubbish disposal
The nearest rubbish disposal is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Newbold Wharf — 4 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Services — 15 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Hawkesbury Services
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Stop — 7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Wigrams Turn Marina — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina — 12 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Norton Sanitary Station — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 14 miles, ½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Crick Wharf — 16 miles, 4½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Church Street Aqueduct — 16 miles, 7½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Church Street Aqueduct
Bascote Bridge No 27 — 17 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Bascote Bridge No 27
Yelvertoft Wharf — 18 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft WharfNearest chemical toilet disposal
The nearest chemical toilet disposal is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Clifton Wharf — 1 mile, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Rugby Visitor Moorings — 2 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Services — 15 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Hawkesbury Services
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 7 miles, 3 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Wigrams Turn Marina — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station — 14 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina — 12 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Norton Sanitary Station — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 14 miles, ½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Crick Wharf — 16 miles, 4½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina — 18 miles, 1½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Marina
Fosse Wharf — 19 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Fosse WharfNearest place to turn
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hillmorton Boat Services — ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hillmorton Locks Winding Hole — 1 furlong and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Clifton Arm Junction — 1 mile, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Brownsover Arm Junction (disused) — 2 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Rugby Wharf Arm Junction — 3 miles, 1 furlong and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Rugby Wharf Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Rugby Wharf Arm Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Rugby Wharf Arm) to Rugby Wharf Winding Hole
Northern End of Former Newbold Loop — 4 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Lime Farm Marina — 5 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Fennis Field Arm — 6 miles and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Brinklow Arm Junction (disused) — 7 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Arm Junction — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Arm Winding Hole — 8 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Stretton Arm Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Stretton Arm) to Stretton Arm Winding Hole
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Wharf Farm Winding Hole — 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Turn — 7 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Marina (western entrance) — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Marina (western entrance)
Wolfamcote Winding Hole — 8 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wolfamcote Winding Hole
Thick Thorne House Winding Hole — 11 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Thick Thorne House Winding Hole
Napton Junction — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction
Napton Marina — 12 miles, 3 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Marina
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole — 12 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Top Lock Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Marina (western entrance) — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Marina (western entrance)
Whilton Marina — 13 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Whilton MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Clifton Wharf — 1 mile, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Falls Bridge Wharf — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Stop — 8 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Barby Moorings — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Wigrams Turn Marina — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Marina — 12 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin)
Welton Hythe Marina — 12 miles, 1 furlong and 8 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
Stockton Top Marina — 15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 12 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven Marina
Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf — 17 miles, 4 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina — 18 miles, 1½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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