
Ratcliffe Lock Junction
River Soar returns bypassing the Lock
Ratcliffe Moorings, Remembrance Way, Ratcliffe on Soar NG11 0EF, United Kingdom

Ratcliffe Lock Junction
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.) (4 miles and 6¾ furlongs
and 4 locks
to the southeast) and
Trent Junction (Junction of River Trent, Grand Union Leicester Section and Erewash Canals) (1 mile and 3 furlongs
and 1 lock
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of Zouch Road Bridge No 43 is Ratcliffe Lock No 58 (The current lock replaces an older lock which is still pretty much intact, albeit buried, parallel to the new lock.);
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Trent Junction is Redhill Marine Ltd;
2½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
You can wind here.
Kingstone Road Wharf | 1 mile, 2 furlongs | |
Ratcliffe Weir | 2¾ furlongs | |
Ratcliffe Weir and Manor Farm | 2½ furlongs | |
Ratcliffe Weir Road Bridge | 1¾ furlongs | |
Ratcliffe Lock No 58 | ¼ furlongs | |
Ratcliffe Lock Junction | ||
Redhill Marine Ltd | 2½ furlongs | |
Boat Hoods Marina | 4¾ furlongs | |
Redhill Lock Weir | 5¾ furlongs | |
Redhill Lock No 59 | 6¼ furlongs | |
Redhill Lock Junction | 6¾ furlongs |
Amenities nearby at Redhill Marine Ltd
- 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 — 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 2 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 — 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Cranfleet Lock No 3 — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Shardlow — 4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 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 — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Weston Lock No 4 — 7 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 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 — 10 miles, 2½ 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 Swarkestone Lock No 5
Holme Lock No 5 — 14 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 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 — 15 miles, 5¼ 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 Willington Services
Stoke Lock No 6 — 17 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 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 — 13 miles and 16 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
Horninglow Basin — 19 miles, 7 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 Horninglow Basin
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Bishop Meadow Lock No 54 — 6 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Loughborough Basin — 7 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Barrow Boating — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Hope and Anchor Bridge No 19 — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 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 — 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 2 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 — 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Cranfleet Lock No 3 — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Beeston Lock No 5 — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Swarkestone Lock No 5 — 10 miles, 2½ 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 Swarkestone Lock No 5
Holme Lock No 5 — 14 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 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 — 15 miles, 5¼ 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 Willington Services
Stoke Lock No 6 — 17 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 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 — 7 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Barrow Boating — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Broome Island — 12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 8 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 — 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 2 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 — 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Sawley Cut Wharf — 2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Cut Wharf
Beeston Lock No 5 — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Meadow Lane Lock No 7 — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 5 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 — 14 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 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 — 15 miles, 5¼ 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 Willington Services
Stoke Lock No 6 — 17 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 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 — 13 miles and 16 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
Horninglow Basin — 19 miles, 7 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 Horninglow Basin
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Barrow Boating — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Trent Junction
Redhill Marine Ltd — 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Redhill Lock Junction — 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Soar Mouth — 1 mile, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit — 2 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock 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 — 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sheet Stores Basin — 2 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Sheet Stores Basin
Cranfleet Lock Weir Exit — 2 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock Weir Exit
Sawley Flood Lock Weir Entrance — 2 miles, 7 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Flood Lock Weir Entrance
Long Eaton Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Long Eaton Winding Hole
Derwent Mouth — 3 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Derwent Mouth
Shardlow — 4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 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
Winding Hole below Shardlow Lock — 4 miles, 5 furlongs and 4 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 Winding Hole below Shardlow Lock
Sandiacre Junction — 4 miles, 5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Sandiacre Junction
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Ratcliffe Weir — 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Station Road Arm — 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
London Road Marina (northern entrance) — 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
London Road Marina (southern entrance) — 2 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Zouch Road Flood Gate — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Soar Boat Club — 5 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Bishops Meadow Junction — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Trent Junction
Mercia Marina — 15 miles 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 Mercia MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Trent Junction
Mercia Marina — 15 miles 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 Mercia Marina
Langley Junction — 13 miles and 16 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 — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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