Braunston Lock No 2
Dark Lane, Braunston NN11 7JJ, United Kingdom
Braunston Lock No 2
is a minor waterways place
on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) between
Braunston Visitor Moorings (marina end) (3½ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the west) and
Welton Junction (proposed) (Proposed location of the Junction with the, as yet to be built, Daventry Canal) (2 miles and 5½ furlongs
and 4 locks
to the east).
The nearest place in the direction of Braunston Visitor Moorings (marina end) is Braunston Lock Bridge No 3;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Welton Junction (proposed) is Little Braunston Bridge No 4 (The Admiral Nelson Pub is by the side of the bridge);
1¼ furlongs
away.
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.
Union Canal Carriers Ltd  | 1¼ furlongs | |
Braunston Chandlers  | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Dark Lane Bridge No 2 | 1 furlong | |
| Braunston Bottom Lock No 1 | 1 furlong | |
| Braunston Lock Bridge No 3 | a few yards | |
| Braunston Lock No 2 | ||
| Little Braunston Bridge No 4 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Braunston Lock No 3 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Braunston Lock No 4 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Braunston Lock No 5 | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Braunston Top Lock Bridge No 5 | 3¼ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Union Canal Carriers LtdAmenities at other places in
Old Plough at Butcher's Bridge No 1
Braunston Family Butcher at Braunston Marina (eastern entrance) Braunston Boats Ltd at Braunston Marina (eastern entrance) Braunston Marina Ltd at Braunston Marina (western entrance)
- 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
In the direction of Norton Junction
Norton Junction Bridge No 1 — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction Bridge No 1
Norton Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Pumping Station — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Pumping Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 6 miles and 11 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Crick Wharf — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Stowe Hill Water Point — 9 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Water Point
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Stop — 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Wigrams Turn Marina — 5 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole
Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks — 7 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks
Calcutt Marina — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Hillmorton Water Point — 8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Water Point
Stockton Top Marina — 8 miles, 6 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Rugby Visitor Moorings — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Rugby Visitor Moorings
Newbold Wharf — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Newbold Wharf
Marston Doles Water Point — 9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Marston Doles Water Point
Stretton Stop — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Stretton StopNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Norton Junction
Norton Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 6 miles and 11 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Crick Wharf — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Church Street Aqueduct — 8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Church Street Aqueduct
Yelvertoft Wharf — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Wharf
Gayton Services — 16 miles, ¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
North Kilworth Marina — 19 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Waterside Café — 19 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Waterside Café
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Stop — 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Wigrams Turn Marina — 5 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Hillmorton Bridge No 71 — 8 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Bridge No 71
Newbold Wharf — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Newbold Wharf
Bascote Bridge No 27 — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Bascote Bridge No 27
Fenny Compton Marina — 17 miles, 6 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Fenny Compton Marina
Radford Bottom Lock No 23 — 14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Radford Bottom Lock No 23Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Norton Junction
Norton Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 6 miles and 11 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Crick Wharf — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Marina
Gayton Services — 16 miles, ¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Wigrams Turn Marina — 5 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Hillmorton Bridge No 71 — 8 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Bridge No 71
Clifton Wharf — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Clifton Wharf
Rugby Visitor Moorings — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Rugby Visitor Moorings
Fosse Wharf — 13 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Fosse Wharf
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base — 18 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire BaseNearest place to turn
In the direction of Norton Junction
Norton Junction — 3 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Welton Hythe Marina — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven Marina
Watling Street Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watling Street Bridge Winding Hole
Watford Pumping Station Winding Hole — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Pumping Station Winding Hole
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Marina (western entrance) — 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Turn — 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Wolfamcote Winding Hole — 1 mile, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wolfamcote Winding Hole
Thick Thorne House Winding Hole — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Thick Thorne House Winding Hole
Napton Junction — 5 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction
Napton Marina — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Marina
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole
Bridge Inn Winding Hole — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Bridge Inn Winding Hole
Wharf Farm Winding Hole — 6 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Wharf Farm Winding Hole
Napton Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Winding Hole
Calcutt Marina — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin)
Ventnor Marina (Sunset Basin) — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Ventnor Marina (Sunset Basin)
Hillmorton Boat Services — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Boat Services
Hillmorton Locks Winding Hole — 8 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Hillmorton Locks Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Norton Junction
Whilton Marina — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Whilton Marina
Blisworth Marina — 16 miles, ¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Marina (western entrance) — 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Norton Junction
Welton Hythe Marina — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven Marina
Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Marina
Blisworth Marina — 16 miles, ¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Gayton Marina — 16 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Marina
North Kilworth Marina — 19 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 4 miles and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Barby Moorings — 5 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Barby Moorings
Wigrams Turn Marina — 5 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Marina — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin)
Stockton Top Marina — 8 miles, 6 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Clifton Wharf — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Clifton Wharf
Falls Bridge Wharf — 12 miles, 6½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Falls Bridge Wharf
Stretton Stop — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Stretton Stop
Delta Marine Services — 18 miles, 3½ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Delta Marine Services
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base — 18 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire BaseDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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