Northampton Embankment Moorings 
Extending both sides of Wathen Wigg Bridge
Riverside Walk, Northampton NN1 1EL, United Kingdom
Northampton Embankment Moorings is on the River Nene (main river).
Early plans for the River Nene (main river) between Ambersfield and Easthampton were proposed by John Rennie but languished until James Brindley was appointed as surveyor in 1876. Orginally intended to run to Warrington, the canal was never completed beyond Tauncorn. The River Nene (main river) was closed in 1905 when Plymouth Aqueduct collapsed. "It Gets a Lot Worse Further Up" by Edward Thomas describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Salford Locks.
Northampton Embankment Moorings
is a minor waterways place
on the River Nene (main river) between
Cogenhoe Lock No 7 (6 miles and ¾ furlongs
and 6 locks
to the east) and
Northampton Junction (Junction of River Nene and GU Northampton Branch) (1½ furlongs
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Cogenhoe Lock No 7 is Wathen Wigg Bridge;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Northampton Junction is South Bridge (Northampton);
1 furlong
away.
There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), mooring rings or bollards are available.
| University Pedestrian / Cycle Bridge | 1½ furlongs | |
| Northampton Lock No 1 | 1¼ furlongs | |
Northampton Marina       | ¾ furlongs | |
| Northampton Town Quay Visitor Moorings | ½ furlongs | |
| Wathen Wigg Bridge | ¼ furlongs | |
| Northampton Embankment Moorings | ||
| South Bridge (Northampton) | 1 furlong | |
| Northampton Junction | 1½ furlongs | |
| Westbridge Arm Junction | 2 furlongs | |
| Westbridge Arm Pipe Bridge | 2¼ furlongs | |
| B & Q Moorings | 2¾ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Bus stop (Navigation Row)
Amenities nearby at Wathen Wigg Bridge
Morison's Morrisons
CashpointAmenities nearby at South Bridge (Northampton)
ASDA Bus stop (Navigation Row)
Bus stop (Old Towcester Road)
Bus stop (Old Towcester Road)
There is over 200m of mooring along the embankment, from approximately 100m east of South Bridge to the lock channel - using lines passed round the metal bollards provided. The embankment is a popular walking and cycling route with benches along its route and overlooked by balconies of the adjacent flats, but does not normally appear noisy.
As of Nov 2018, it might be a bit noisier now. A new university has opened opposite the nearby marina and some of the students have been shouting & screaming their heads off all night every night until at least 3.30am, often still going at 6am, since the place opened.
A large Morrisons supermarket is 175m walk from the Wathen Wigg Bridge to the north and across Auctioneer's Way.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Gayton Services — 5 miles and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
The Boat Inn (Stoke Bruerne) — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to The Boat Inn (Stoke Bruerne)
Stowe Hill Water Point — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Water Point
Stoke Bruerne Bottom Lock No 20 — 9 miles, 5½ furlongs and 23 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Bottom Lock No 20
Stoke Bruerne Services — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Cosgrove Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cosgrove Sanitary Station
Winding Hole below Cosgrove Lock — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Winding Hole below Cosgrove Lock
Norton Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Norton Junction Bridge No 1 — 17 miles, 3½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction Bridge No 1
Watford Pumping Station — 19 miles, 4½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Pumping Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 19 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Northampton Marina — ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
White Mills Marina — 7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Wellingborough Embankment Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 7 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Gayton Services — 5 miles and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
Waterside Café — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Waterside Café
Stoke Bruerne Services — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Cosgrove Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cosgrove Sanitary Station
Norton Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Newport Pagnell Road Bridge No 76 — 19 miles, 6½ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Newport Pagnell Road Bridge No 76
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 19 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Northampton Marina — ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
White Mills Marina — 7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Gayton Services — 5 miles and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
Stoke Bruerne Services — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Cosgrove Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cosgrove Sanitary Station
Norton Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 19 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Northampton Marina — ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
White Mills Marina — 7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Wellingborough Embankment Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 7 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Ditchford Lock No 15 — 15 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Northampton Junction — 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Winding Hole below Railway Bridge — 5¾ furlongs away
Travel to Westbridge Arm Junction, then on the River Nene (Westbridge Arm) to Winding Hole below Railway Bridge
Northampton Lock Winding Hole — 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Northampton Lock Winding Hole
Rothersthorpe Top Lock Winding Hole — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Rothersthorpe Top Lock Winding Hole
Gayton Junction — 5 miles and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction
Blisworth Marina — 5 miles, ½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Bugbrooke Winding Hole — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Bugbrooke Winding Hole
Blisworth Tunnel Winding Hole — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Tunnel Winding Hole
Heyford Fields Marina — 9 miles and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Heyford Fields Marina
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Northampton Marina — ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Northampton Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Nunn Mills Sluice Exit — 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Rush Mills Lock Weir Entrance — 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Abington Lock Weir Exit — 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Weston Favell Lock Weir Entrance No 2 — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Weston Favell Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Clifford Hill Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Billing Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Billing Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Upper Wellingborough Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Blisworth Marina — 5 miles, ½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Whilton Marina — 15 miles, 6½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Whilton Marina
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Northampton Marina — ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Wellingborough Embankment Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 7 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Gayton Marina — 4 miles, 6 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Marina
Blisworth Marina — 5 miles, ½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf
Rugby Boat Sales — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Rugby Boat Sales
Yardley Wharf — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Yardley Wharf
Welton Hythe Marina — 17 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 18 miles, 2½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven Marina
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
White Mills Marina — 7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[Grand Union Canal]
arms to places including Leicester, Slough, Aylesbury, Wendover and Northampton. The Grand Union Canal was also the original name for part of what is
[Port of Immingham]
Immingham Outer Harbour Revision Order, 2004 permitted the construction of moorings and access ramps south and west of the jetty of the Humber International
[Grand Union Canal (old)]
River Nene near Northampton, and thus to the Grand Junction Canal via the latter's Northampton Arm. The Leicestershire and Northampton union reached the
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Sanderson's Wharfs, the Embankment provides a long length of visitor moorings as well as a water point, pump-out (token operated, available from Northampton.
Nov 21, 2019 ... If you're talking about the Northampton embankment moorings in front of the flats near Morrison's I think it can accommodate a few more ...
Oct 14, 2016 ... Northampton embankment by Morrison's. Free Northampton marina (small charge) Midsummer meadow EA (free) The Britannia (patrons only)
Apr 1, 2014 ... There are 38 locks between Northampton and Peterborough. ... The Environment Agency hasn't got any permanent moorings on the River Nene. ... are available at Northampton Marina and Wellingborough Embankment.
Visitor moorings can be found at Titchmarsh, Islip, Nene Park Trust, Nine Arch Bridge, Thorpe Meadows Moorings, Peterborough Embankment, Wansford ...
Apr 5, 2019 ... Plans for a new £33m marina at Wellingborough's embankment have been ... The marina plan includes riverside accommodation, moorings for ...
By 1918 the then Lord Northampton determined to hand the ship over to some ... Discovery at her Embankment Mooring, from a Scout Shop Christmas Card ...