Milepost - Braunston 72 Miles 
Rousebarn Lane, Watford WD3 3GD, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 303 yards away.
Address is taken from a point 303 yards away.
Milepost - Braunston 72 Miles is on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford).
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
Milepost - Braunston 72 Miles
is a minor waterways place
on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) between
Grove Ornamental Bridge No 164 (1 mile and 4 furlongs
and 3 locks
to the north) and
Batchworth Junction (Junction with Grand Union (Rickmansworth Branch). Rickmansworth Town Centre, half a mile north.) (2 miles and 5½ furlongs
and 4 locks
to the southwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Grove Ornamental Bridge No 164 is Cassiobury Park Bridge No 167;
3 furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Batchworth Junction is Rousebarn Lane Bridge No 168;
1½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), mooring pins are needed. Mooring is limited to 14 days.
| Milepost - Braunston 71 Miles | 7½ furlongs | |
| Cassiobury Park Lock No 76 | 6¾ furlongs | |
| Iron Bridge Lock Winding Hole | 3½ furlongs | |
| Iron Bridge Lock No 77 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Cassiobury Park Bridge No 167 | 3 furlongs | |
| Milepost - Braunston 72 Miles | ||
| Rousebarn Lane Bridge No 168 | 1½ furlongs | |
Cassiobridge Water Point  | 2 furlongs | |
| Cassio Bridge Lock No 78 | 2½ furlongs | |
| Metropolitan Underground Line Bridge No 168A | 3 furlongs | |
Bridgewater Basin  | 3¼ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Cashpoint
Bus stop (Watford Metropolitan Station)
Bus stop (Watford Metropolitan Station)
Amenities nearby at Rousebarn Lane Bridge No 168
Bus stop (Dover Way)
Bus stop (Dover Way)
Bus stop (Swiss Avenue)
Bus stop (Swiss Avenue)
Bus stop (Watford Rail & Ride)
Amenities nearby at Cassiobury Park Bridge No 167
Bus stop (Stratford Way)
Bus stop (Stratford Way)
Bus stop (The Gardens)
- 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 Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cassiobridge Water Point — 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Bridgewater Basin — 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Batchworth Junction — 2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Rickmansworth Basin Footbridge — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Batchworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch) to Rickmansworth Basin Footbridge
Copper Mill Lock No 84 — 5 miles, 2 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Denham Marina — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cowley Sanitary Station — 11 miles, ¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf — 11 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Bull's Bridge Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Norwood Top Lock No 90 — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Nash Mill Top Lock No 68 — 5 miles, 2 furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Services — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Middlesex & Herts Boat Services Wharf — 8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Bank Mill Service Station — 10 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 23 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Berkhamsted Services — 11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cowroast Lock No 46 — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Winding Hole near Bulbourne Bridge — 16 miles, 3½ furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Marsworth Services — 17 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 40 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Rickmansworth Household Waste and Recycling Centre — 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Rickmansworth Rubbish Disposal — 2 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Batchworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch) to Rickmansworth Rubbish Disposal
Rickmansworth Basin — 2 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Batchworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch) to Rickmansworth Basin
Copper Mill Lane Rubbish Disposal — 5 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Iver Lane Bridge No 188 — 11 miles, ½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf — 11 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Norwood Top Lock No 90 — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Marina — 5 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Services — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Fisheries Lock No 63 — 7 miles, 2 furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Berkhamsted Services — 11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cowroast Lock No 46 — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cowroast Marina — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Marsworth Services — 17 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 40 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Town Field Farm Bridge No 130 — 17 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 40 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton JunctionNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Batchworth Junction — 2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cowley Sanitary Station — 11 miles, ¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Benbow Way Bridge No 189 — 11 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf — 11 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Norwood Top Lock No 90 — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Northolt Boatyard — 19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Bull's Bridge Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) to Northolt Boatyard
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Marina — 5 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Services — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cowroast Lock No 46 — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cowroast Marina — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Marsworth Services — 17 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 40 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Bridgewater Basin — 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Common Moor Lock Winding Hole — 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Batchworth Weir Exit & Towpath Bridge No 173A — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Rickmansworth Basin — 2 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Batchworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch) to Rickmansworth Basin
Springwell Farm Basin — 4 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Copper Mill Lock Weir Entrance — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Park Lane Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Troy Junction Towpath Bridge No 177A — 5 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Widewater Winding Hole — 6 miles, 6 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Harefield Marina — 7 miles, 1½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Iron Bridge Lock Winding Hole — 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Lady Capel's Winding Hole — 1 mile, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Junction 19 Winding Hole — 2 miles and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Hunton Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Home Park Arm — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Toovey's Mill Arm — 4 miles, 2 furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Kings Langley Winding Hole — 4 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Red Lion Lane Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Nash Mill Top Lock Winding Hole — 5 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Bottom Lock Winding Hole — 5 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Marina — 5 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Middlesex & Herts Boat Services Wharf — 8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cowroast Marina — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Marsworth Services — 17 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 40 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf — 11 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Packet Boat Marina — 12 miles, ½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Cowley Peachey Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Slough Arm) to Packet Boat MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Bridgewater Basin — 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Hillingdon Narrowboats Association — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Harefield Marina — 7 miles, 1½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Denham Marina — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Iver Boatyard — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Cowley Peachey Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Slough Arm) to Iver Boatyard
Willowtree Marina — 17 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Bull's Bridge Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) to Willowtree Marina
Northolt Boatyard — 19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Bull's Bridge Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) to Northolt Boatyard
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Middlesex & Herts Boat Services Wharf — 8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cheddington Wharf — 19 miles, 1½ furlongs and 42 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Gayton JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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