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Zouch Road Flood Gate

 
A6006, Normanton on Soar LE12 5EU, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Zouch Road Flood Gate is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) between Loughborough Branch Junction (2 miles and 6½ furlongs and 2 locks to the southeast) and Zouch Road Bridge No 43 (Mooring between here and Zouch Lock. Public house by canal.) (¾ furlongs to the northwest).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Loughborough Branch Junction is Soar Boat Club; 2½ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Zouch Road Bridge No 43 is Zouch Road Weir (River Soar exits to bypass the Lock); ½ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

You can wind here.

 
 
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 Grand Union Canal Walk — associated with Grand Union Canal
An illustrated walk along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Trent Junction

Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office6 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 27 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Cranfleet Lock No 36 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Shardlow9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Derwent Mouth, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Shardlow
Beeston Lock No 511 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Weston Lock No 412 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Derwent Mouth, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Weston Lock No 4
Swarkestone Lock No 515 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Derwent Mouth, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Swarkestone Lock No 5
Holme Lock No 519 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Holme Lock No 5
Langley Junction17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Trent 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 River Soar Junction

Bishop Meadow Lock No 541 mile, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Loughborough Basin2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Barrow Boating6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Hope and Anchor Bridge No 1912 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Friars Mill Visitor Moorings18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Trent Junction

Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office6 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 27 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Cranfleet Lock No 36 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Beeston Lock No 511 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Swarkestone Lock No 515 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Derwent Mouth, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Swarkestone Lock No 5
Holme Lock No 519 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Holme Lock No 5

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Loughborough Basin2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Barrow Boating6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Broome Island7 miles, 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Trent Junction

Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office6 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 27 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Sawley Cut Wharf7 miles, 3 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Cut Wharf
Beeston Lock No 511 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Meadow Lane Lock No 717 miles, 1½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Meadow Lane Lock No 7
Holme Lock No 519 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (non-tidal section) to Holme Lock No 5
Langley Junction17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Trent 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 River Soar Junction

Barrow Boating6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin9 miles, 3 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Trent Junction

London Road Marina (southern entrance)2 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
London Road Marina (northern entrance)2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Station Road Arm3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Ratcliffe Weir4 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Ratcliffe Lock Junction4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Redhill Marine Ltd5 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Redhill Lock Junction5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Soar Mouth6 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit7 miles, ¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office6 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Soar Boat Club2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Bishops Meadow Junction1 mile, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Loughborough Branch Junction2 miles, 6½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Loughborough Basin2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Pilling's Flood Lock Winding Hole5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Pillings Lock Marina5 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Barrow upon Soar Junction6 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Barrow Boating6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Meadow Farm Marina7 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Meadow Farm Junction7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Trent Junction

Mercia Marina19 miles, 7½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Derwent Mouth, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Mercia Marina

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Trent Junction

Mercia Marina19 miles, 7½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Derwent Mouth, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Mercia Marina
Langley Junction17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Trent 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 River Soar Junction

Sileby Mill Mooring Basin9 miles, 3 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[A roads in Zone 5 of the Great Britain numbering scheme] List of A roads in zone 5 in Great Britain starting north/east of the A5, west of the A6, south of the Solway Firth/Eden Estuary (roads beginning with [Duffield railway station] (formerly station master at Spondon, afterwards station master at Ashby de la Zouch) W. Clements 1922 - 1924 (afterwards station master at Apperley Bridge) [List of generic forms in place names in Ireland and the United Kingdom] I, SG high, height Armagh, Ardglass, Ardgay ash OE ash tree Ashby de la Zouch, Ashton-under-Lyne, Ashton-in-Makerfield ast OE east Aston, Astley prefix [List of locks on the Grand Union Canal] 1°13'00.5"W 55 Zouch Lock -6’ 4” 52°48'23.4"N 1°15'22.6"W 56 Kegworth Deep Lock -7’ 9” 52°50'11.5"N 1°16'16.1"W 57 Kegworth Shallow (flood) Lock 52°50'26 [List of crossings of the River Soar] Straight constructed for flood alleviation in the 1890s. It has four listed crossings along its length, including Upperton Road, Mill Lane, Newarke, and [1918 New Year Honours (MM)] Suffolk Reg. (Outwell) Gnr. P. S. Cox, Royal Garrison Arty. (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) Pte. W. Cox, Leicestershire Reg. (Leicester) Gnr. J. Coyle, Royal Field [Delapré Abbey] husband). 1564-1601 Bartholomew Tate I 1601-1617 William Tate 1617-1650 Zouch Tate 1650-1695 William Tate 1695-1704 Bartholomew Tate II 1704-1749 Bartholomew [Leicester and Swannington Railway] Coalville. George Stephenson himself settled at Ravenstone, near Ashby-de-la-Zouch and, with his son Robert, opened a colliery at Snibston in 1833. He was [List of English and Welsh endowed schools (19th century)] Oxford. The school was also associated with Swift and Pope. Ashby de la Zouch Grammar School 1567 Academy Founded by Henry, Earl of Huntingdon who wrote [1918 New Year Honours] Lancashire Reg. (St. Helens) Sgt. W. Webster, Royal Engineers (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) C.S. Maj. H. Weedon, Royal Fusiliers (Homerton) Cpl. H. F. Welfare, Northumberland
 
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