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Saddington Tunnel (northwestern entrance)

 
Manor Farm, Kibworth Road, Saddington LE8 0, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 307 yards away.
 
Information about the place
Saddington Tunnel (northwestern entrance) is a place on the waterways on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) between Long Hill Bridge No 70 (Smeeton Westerby half a mile north) (1 mile and 5½ furlongs to the southeast) and Fleckney Bridge No 73 (Fleckney half a mile west) (2½ furlongs to the northwest).
 
It is at one end of Saddington Tunnel.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Long Hill Bridge No 70 is Saddington Tunnel (southeastern entrance); 4 furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Fleckney Bridge No 73

 Old Crown
 
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Navigational Notes

This applies to wide beam boats only. See https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/PassageBooking.

 
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External websites
 Grand Union Canal Walk — associated with Grand Union Canal
An illustrated walk along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham
 Book passage for wide beam boats only — associated with Saddington Tunnel
CRT booking webpages
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Foxton Junction4 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction4 miles, 5 furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Market Harborough Wharf9 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Wharf11 miles, 1¼ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Wharf
North Kilworth Marina11 miles, 2½ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Welford Basin and Wharf13 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Kilby Bridge No 875 miles, 4½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Friars Mill Visitor Moorings14 miles, ¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Friars Mill Visitor Moorings
Hope and Anchor Bridge No 1920 miles and 29 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Hope and Anchor Bridge No 19

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Foxton Junction Swing Bridge4 miles, 2¼ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf9 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Marina11 miles, 2½ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Welford Basin and Wharf13 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Kilby Bridge No 875 miles, 4½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Foxton Junction

Smeeton Winding Hole6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Debdale Lane Winding Hole3 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction4 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction4 miles, 2 furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction4 miles, 5 furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Gallows Hill Winding Hole5 miles, 6½ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Gallows Hill Winding Hole
Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole6 miles, 7½ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole
Bowden Hall Winding Hole7 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Bowden Hall Winding Hole
Woodlands Winding Hole8 miles, 6 furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Woodlands Winding Hole
Market Harborough Wharf9 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
Welford Junction11 miles, 7½ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction
Welford Marina13 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Marina
Downtown Bridge Winding Hole14 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Downtown Bridge Winding Hole
Welford Basin and Wharf13 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf
Elkington Bridge Winding Hole17 miles, 1 furlong away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Elkington Bridge Winding Hole

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Crane's Lock Winding Hole1 mile, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Wain Bridge Winding Hole3 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge Winding Hole5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Bush Lock Winding Hole7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Blaby Bridge Winding Hole8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Kilby Bridge No 875 miles, 4½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Grand Union Canal] Northamptonshire The canal near Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire Saddington Tunnel, Leicestershire United Kingdom portal Transport portal List of canals [List of canal tunnels in the United Kingdom] Crick Tunnel, Northamptonshire Husbands Bosworth Tunnel, Leicestershire Saddington Tunnel, Leicestershire Shrewley Tunnel, Warwickshire Hyde Bank Tunnel Woodley [Saddington] overlooks the Saddington Reservoir, constructed in 1802 to feed the Grand Union Canal. The canal flows through the parish including in a tunnel of 0.5 miles [List of tunnels in the United Kingdom] This is a list of road, railway, waterway, and other tunnels in the United Kingdom. A tunnel is an underground passageway with no defined minimum length [Fleckney] of the parish from north to south via the Kibworth Locks and the Saddington tunnel. In the parish, a few hundred metres east of the village is Mill Field [Grand Union Canal (old)] completed, and the canal to the eastern portal of Husbands Bosworth Tunnel was opened. The tunnel was completed by May of the following year, opening up 10 miles [Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal] (77 km) long with 22 locks, one aqueduct and a 1⁄2-mile-long (800 m) tunnel, the Saddington. Rolt, L. T. C. (1950). The Inland Waterways of England. George [1990 New Year Honours] Manager, Grove Coles Ltd., and for services to export. Millicent Lucy Saddington. For services to the mentally handicapped in Leicestershire. William Sayner [Maggie Diaz] Riley, musician 1980 Bill Ford, good friend and philosopher 1961 Lindsay Saddington, actor, teacher, Sascha Agency, 1983 Geoff Jenkins, 1963 Patrick Alexander [List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Leicestershire] Natural England. Retrieved 11 December 2017. "Designated Sites View: Saddington Reservoir". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived
 
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