Braunston Bottom Lock No 1
Braunston Bottom Lock No 1 is one of a group of locks on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton); it was rebuilt after it collapsed in 1955.
Early plans of what would become the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) were drawn up by John Harding in 1888 but problems with Thurrock Embankment caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1782. The canal joined the sea near Doncaster. In 1972 the canal became famous when Charles Wright painted a mural of Castlepool Cutting on the side of Edward Wood's house.

Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
This is a lock with a rise of 5 feet and 1 inch.
| Butcher's Bridge No 1 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Braunston Marina (eastern entrance) | 1½ furlongs | |
| Union Canal Carriers Ltd | ¼ furlongs | |
| Braunston Chandlers | ¼ furlongs | |
| Dark Lane Bridge No 2 | a few yards | |
| Braunston Bottom Lock No 1 | ||
| Braunston Lock Bridge No 3 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Braunston Lock No 2 | 1 furlong | |
| Little Braunston Bridge No 4 | 2 furlongs | |
| Braunston Lock No 3 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Braunston Lock No 4 | 3¼ furlongs | |
The little shop next to the lock is well worth a visit for bread, some groceries and memorabilia. There's also a chandlers just to the West of the lock with a good range of goods, big and small.
- 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.
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Nearest water point
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In the direction of Braunston Turn
Nearest rubbish disposal
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Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Norton Junction
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Norton Junction
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Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Norton Junction
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Norton Junction
In the direction of Braunston Turn
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