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Welford Road, Husbands Bosworth LE17 6JH, United Kingdom
Welford Basin and Wharf a village near to Bassetlaw. It is well known for the church of St Nicholas Taylor.
The Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) was built by Hugh Henshall and opened on January 1 1835. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Polecorn to Aberdeen canal at Renfrewshire, the difficulty of building an aqueduct over the River Oxford at Warwick caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Salisbury instead. In John Wood's "A Very Special Boat" he describes his experiences passing through Lancaster Aqueduct during a thunderstorm.
Welford Basin and Wharf
is a village
on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) between
Welford Wharf (¼ furlongs
to the southeast) and
Welford Junction (Junction of Grand Union Welford Branch with Leicester Section) (1 mile and 4¾ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the northwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Welford Junction is Welford Marina;
1¾ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), mooring rings or bollards are available. Nice moorings alongside gravel track. Pub, Short walk to small shop. Slight road noise during day.
Facilities: chemical toilet disposal, rubbish disposal and water point.
You can wind here.
| Welford Wharf | ¼ furlongs | |
| Welford Basin and Wharf | ||
| Welford Marina | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Welford Lock No 1 | 3 furlongs | |
| Welford Bridge No 3 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Welford Narrows | 3½ furlongs | |
| Gilberts Bridge No 2 | 6½ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Welford Wharf
Wharf Inn
Murco Welford, Welford Garage
- 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
The nearest water point is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Welford Junction
North Kilworth Marina — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
North Kilworth Wharf — 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Wharf
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Foxton Junction — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction
Yelvertoft Wharf — 10 miles and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Marina
Crick Wharf — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Market Harborough Wharf — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 14 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Watford Pumping Station — 14 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Pumping Station
Norton Junction Bridge No 1 — 17 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction Bridge No 1
Norton Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 19 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87Nearest rubbish disposal
The nearest rubbish disposal is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Welford Junction
North Kilworth Marina — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Yelvertoft Wharf — 10 miles and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Wharf
Crick Wharf — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Market Harborough Wharf — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 14 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Norton Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 19 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87Nearest chemical toilet disposal
The nearest chemical toilet disposal is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Welford Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Yelvertoft Marina — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Marina
Crick Wharf — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Market Harborough Wharf — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 14 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Norton Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 19 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Welford Junction
Welford Marina — 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Welford Junction
Welford Junction — 1 mile, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Welford Junction
Downtown Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Downtown Bridge Winding Hole
Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole
Elkington Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Elkington Bridge Winding Hole
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction — 9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction
Foxton Junction — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction
Debdale Lane Winding Hole — 10 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Debdale Lane Winding Hole
Gallows Hill Winding Hole — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Gallows Hill Winding Hole
Cracks Hill Winding Hole — 11 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Cracks Hill Winding Hole
Crick Marina Entrance No 1 — 11 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Marina Entrance No 1
Crick Marina Entrance No 2 — 12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Marina Entrance No 2
Crick Marina Entrance No 3 — 12 miles, 1 furlong and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Marina Entrance No 3
Bowden Hall Winding Hole — 12 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Bowden Hall Winding Hole
Smeeton Winding Hole — 12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Smeeton Winding Hole
Woodlands Winding Hole — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Woodlands Winding Hole
Ashby's Bridge Winding Hole — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Ashby's Bridge Winding Hole
Market Harborough Wharf — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
Crane's Lock Winding Hole — 15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Crane's Lock Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Welford Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 19 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87
Whilton Marina — 18 miles, 5½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Whilton MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Welford Junction
North Kilworth Marina — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Yelvertoft Marina — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven Marina
Welton Hythe Marina — 16 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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