Site of Railway Bridge (Shelton Lock)
The defunct railway line from Derby to Chellaston, Melbourne and beyond crossed here.
Derby Canal, Derby DE24 9QZ, United Kingdom

Site of Railway Bridge (Shelton Lock)
is a minor waterways place
on the Derby and Sandiacre Canal between
Swarkestone Junction (Junction of the Derby and the Trent and Mersey Canals) (1 mile and 2¼ furlongs
to the south) and
Sandiacre Junction (Junction with the closed Derby Canal) (11 miles and 1¾ furlongs
and 8 locks
to the east).
The nearest place in the direction of Swarkestone Junction is Baltimore Bridge;
1 furlong
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Sandiacre Junction is Fullen’s Lock;
1 furlong
away.
There is no access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is the site of a bridge, the canal may be narrow as a consequence.
| Swarkestone Junction | 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs | |
| Junction Bridge | 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs | |
| A50 Road Culvert | 1 mile | |
| Site of Cuttle Brook Aqueduct | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Baltimore Bridge | 1 furlong | |
| Site of Railway Bridge (Shelton Lock) | ||
| Fullen’s Lock | 1 furlong | |
| Chellaston Road Bridge | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Shelton Lock | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Boulton Lane Bridge | 1 mile, ¼ furlongs | |
| Brackens Lane Bridge | 1 mile, 3½ furlongs | |
- Derby and Sandiacre Canal — associated with Derby and Sandiacre Canal
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Sandiacre Junction
Langley Junction — 19 miles, 4½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Sandiacre 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 Swarkestone Junction
Swarkestone Lock No 5 — 1 mile, 2½ furlongs away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Swarkestone Lock No 5
Weston Lock No 4 — 4 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Weston Lock No 4
Willington Services — 6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Willington Services
Shardlow — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Shardlow
Horninglow Basin — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Horninglow Basin
Sawley Locks No 2 — 9 miles, 3 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 10 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Cranfleet Lock No 3 — 10 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Barton Turn Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Barton Turn Visitor Moorings
Beeston Lock No 5 — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Gaskells Bridge No 46 — 18 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Gaskells Bridge No 46
Bishop Meadow Lock No 54 — 18 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Bishop Meadow Lock No 54
Loughborough Basin — 19 miles, 4 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough BasinNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Swarkestone Junction
Swarkestone Lock No 5 — 1 mile, 2½ furlongs away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Swarkestone Lock No 5
Willington Services — 6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Willington Services
Sawley Locks No 2 — 9 miles, 3 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 10 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Cranfleet Lock No 3 — 10 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Beeston Lock No 5 — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Loughborough Basin — 19 miles, 4 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough BasinNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Sandiacre Junction
Langley Junction — 19 miles, 4½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Sandiacre 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 Swarkestone Junction
Willington Services — 6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Willington Services
Horninglow Basin — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Horninglow Basin
Sawley Cut Wharf — 9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Cut Wharf
Sawley Locks No 2 — 9 miles, 3 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 10 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Beeston Lock No 5 — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Sandiacre Junction
Sandiacre Junction — 11 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Sandiacre Junction
In the direction of Swarkestone Junction
Swarkestone Junction — 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Swarkestone Junction
Chellaston Winding Hole — 2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Chellaston Winding Hole
Stenson Lock Winding Hole — 4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Stenson Lock Winding Hole
Stenson Marina — 4 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Stenson Marina
Mercia Marina — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Mercia Marina
Willington Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Willington Winding Hole
Winding Hole below Shardlow Lock — 7 miles and 4 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Winding Hole below Shardlow Lock
Shardlow — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Shardlow
Horninglow Basin — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Horninglow Basin
Derwent Mouth — 8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth
Sawley Flood Lock Weir Entrance — 8 miles, 6 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Flood Lock Weir Entrance
Shobnall Marina — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Shobnall Marina
Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit — 9 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit
Soar Mouth — 10 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Soar Mouth
Redhill Lock Junction — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Redhill Lock Junction
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 10 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sheet Stores Basin — 11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Sheet Stores Basin
Redhill Marine Ltd — 11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Redhill Marine Ltd
Ratcliffe Lock Junction — 11 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Ratcliffe Lock JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Swarkestone Junction
Mercia Marina — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Mercia MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Sandiacre Junction
Langley Junction — 19 miles, 4½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Sandiacre 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 Swarkestone Junction
Mercia Marina — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Mercia Marina
Shobnall Marina — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Shobnall Marina
Barton Marina — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Swarkestone Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Barton MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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