Batchworth Junction 
Junction with Grand Union (Rickmansworth Branch). Rickmansworth Town Centre, half a mile north.
Also known as: Batchworth Lock Canal Centre
Batchworth Lock Education Centre, Church Street, Three Rivers WD3 1JD, United Kingdom
Batchworth Junction is a famous waterways junction.
Early plans of what would become the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch) were drawn up by Benjamin Outram in 1835 but problems with Newcastle-upon-Tyne Cutting caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1782. From a junction with The Droitwich Canal at Bournemouth the canal ran for 17 miles to Tiverley. Expectations for manure traffic to Bristol never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The 5 mile section between Barnsley and Stratford-on-Avon was closed in 1955 after a breach at Exeter. In William Clarke's "I Wouldn't Moor There if I Were You" he describes his experiences passing through Sheffield Tunnel during the war.
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
Batchworth Junction
is a major waterways place
at the junction of
the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch)
with
the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford).
End of Rickmansworth Branch
is on
the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch),
2¾ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the northeast.
Grove Ornamental Bridge No 164
is on
the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford),
4 miles and 1½ furlongs
and 7 locks
to the northeast.
Troy Junction Towpath Bridge No 177A (Junction with the private Troy Branch)
is on
the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford),
2 miles and 7¼ furlongs
and 3 locks
to the southwest.
The nearest place in the direction of End of Rickmansworth Branch is Batchworth Junction Bridge;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Grove Ornamental Bridge No 164 is Batchworth Lock No 81;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Troy Junction Towpath Bridge No 177A is London Road Bridge (Batchworth);
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is tolerable (it's just about possible if really necessary).
Facilities: chemical toilet disposal and water point.
| Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Milepost - Braunston 74 Miles | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Hampton Hall Farm Moorings | 2 furlongs | |
| Batchworth Lock Weir Entrance | 1 furlong | |
| Café @ Lock 81 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Batchworth Lock No 81 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Batchworth Junction | ||
| London Road Bridge (Batchworth) | ¼ furlongs | |
Rickmansworth Household Waste and Recycling Centre   | ½ furlongs | |
| Batchworth Visitor Moorings | ¾ furlongs | |
| Batchworth Weir Exit & Towpath Bridge No 173A | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Frogmoor Wharf | 1½ furlongs | |
| Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch) | ||
| Batchworth Junction | ||
| Batchworth Junction Bridge | a few yards | |
| Batchworth Lock No 81A | ¼ furlongs | |
| Batchworth Lock Weir | ½ furlongs | |
| Rickmansworth Drawbridge No 2 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Rickmansworth Rubbish Disposal | 1½ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at London Road Bridge (Batchworth)
Bus stop (White Bear PH)
- The Little Union Canal — associated with this page
- 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
The nearest water point is here. Others are at:
In the direction of End of Rickmansworth Branch
Rickmansworth Basin Footbridge — 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch) in the direction of End of Rickmansworth Branch
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Copper Mill Lock No 84 — 2 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Denham Marina — 6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cowley Sanitary Station — 8 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Bull's Bridge Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Norwood Top Lock No 90 — 14 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Formerly The Black Horse PH — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Bull's Bridge Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) to Formerly The Black Horse PH
Railway Bridge No 11A — 19 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Bull's Bridge Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) to Railway Bridge No 11A
Brentford Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 6 furlongs and 18 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Bridgewater Basin — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cassiobridge Water Point — 2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Nash Mill Top Lock No 68 — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Services — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Bank Mill Service Station — 12 miles, 7½ furlongs and 27 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Berkhamsted Services — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cowroast Lock No 46 — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 36 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Winding Hole near Bulbourne Bridge — 19 miles, 1 furlong and 37 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of End of Rickmansworth Branch
Rickmansworth Rubbish Disposal — 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch) in the direction of End of Rickmansworth Branch
Rickmansworth Basin — 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch) in the direction of End of Rickmansworth Branch
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Rickmansworth Household Waste and Recycling Centre — ½ furlongs away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Copper Mill Lane Rubbish Disposal — 2 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Iver Lane Bridge No 188 — 8 miles, 3 furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Norwood Top Lock No 90 — 14 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Brentford Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 6 furlongs and 18 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Marina — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Services — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Fisheries Lock No 63 — 9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 19 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Berkhamsted Services — 13 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cowroast Lock No 46 — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 36 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cowroast Marina — 16 miles, 3½ furlongs and 37 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton JunctionNearest chemical toilet disposal
The nearest chemical toilet disposal is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cowley Sanitary Station — 8 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Benbow Way Bridge No 189 — 8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Norwood Top Lock No 90 — 14 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Northolt Boatyard — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Bull's Bridge Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) to Northolt Boatyard
Greenford Wharf — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Bull's Bridge Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) to Greenford Wharf
Railway Bridge No 11A — 19 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Bull's Bridge Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) to Railway Bridge No 11A
Brentford Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 6 furlongs and 18 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Marina — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Services — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cowroast Lock No 46 — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 36 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cowroast Marina — 16 miles, 3½ furlongs and 37 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of End of Rickmansworth Branch
Rickmansworth Basin — 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch) in the direction of End of Rickmansworth Branch
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Batchworth Weir Exit & Towpath Bridge No 173A — 1¼ furlongs away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Springwell Farm Basin — 1 mile, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Copper Mill Lock Weir Entrance — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Park Lane Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Troy Junction Towpath Bridge No 177A — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Widewater Winding Hole — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Harefield Marina — 4 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Grand Junction Canal - Colne Junction (south) — 6 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Uxbridge Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Denham Marina — 6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Uxbridge Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Cowley Peachey Junction — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Packet Boat Marina — 9 miles, 3 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Cowley Peachey Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Slough Arm) to Packet Boat Marina
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Common Moor Lock Winding Hole — 1 mile, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Bridgewater Basin — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Iron Bridge Lock Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Lady Capel's Winding Hole — 4 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Junction 19 Winding Hole — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Hunton Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Packet Boat Marina — 9 miles, 3 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Cowley Peachey Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Slough Arm) to Packet Boat Marina
Brentford Visitor Moorings — 17 miles, 6 furlongs and 18 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
In the direction of Gayton Junction
Apsley Marina — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton Junction
Cowroast Marina — 16 miles, 3½ furlongs and 37 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton JunctionNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Hillingdon Narrowboats Association — 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Harefield Marina — 4 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Denham Marina — 6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction
Iver Boatyard — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Cowley Peachey Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Slough Arm) to Iver Boatyard
Willowtree Marina — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Bull's Bridge Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) to Willowtree Marina
Northolt Boatyard — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 8 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
Bridgewater Basin — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) in the direction of Gayton JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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