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Swingbridge Road Bridge No 41

 
Also known as: Chain Bridge
Swing Bridge, Charnwood LE11 5QS, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Swingbridge Road Bridge No 41 is a minor waterways place on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) between Loughborough Branch Junction (4¾ furlongs and 1 lock to the southeast) and Zouch Road Bridge No 43 (Mooring between here and Zouch Lock. Public house by canal.) (2 miles and 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock to the northwest).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Loughborough Branch Junction is Belton Road West Extension Bridge No 40A; 1¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Zouch Road Bridge No 43 is Bishop Meadow Lock No 54; 3 furlongs away.

There may be access to the towpath here.

Mooring here is unrated.

There is a bridge here which takes a track over the canal.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 Cashpoint
 Jewson

Amenities nearby at Belton Road West Extension Bridge No 40A

 Pizza Hut
 Halfords
 Halfords
 
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Additional information

The Old Chainbridge (now replaced) was called that because it had a gap through the centre where the tow rope could be passed. This made the bridge inherently unstable and it eventually collapsed about 10 - 15 years ago. Information from Bruce McKenzie, 15-7-2008

 
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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
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Trent Junction

Bishop Meadow Lock No 543 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office8 miles, 5 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 29 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Cranfleet Lock No 39 miles, 1½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Shardlow11 miles, 5 furlongs and 9 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 513 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Weston Lock No 414 miles, 4½ 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 Weston Lock No 4
Swarkestone Lock No 517 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 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

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Loughborough Basin5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Barrow Boating4 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Hope and Anchor Bridge No 1910 miles, 2 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Friars Mill Visitor Moorings16 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 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 Office8 miles, 5 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 29 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Cranfleet Lock No 39 miles, 1½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Beeston Lock No 513 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Swarkestone Lock No 517 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 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

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Loughborough Basin5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Barrow Boating4 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Broome Island5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 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 Office8 miles, 5 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 29 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Sawley Cut Wharf9 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Cut Wharf
Beeston Lock No 513 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Trent Junction, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5
Meadow Lane Lock No 719 miles, 3 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 Lock No 7

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Barrow Boating4 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Trent Junction

Bishops Meadow Junction6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Soar Boat Club1 mile, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Zouch Road Flood Gate2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
London Road Marina (southern entrance)4 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
London Road Marina (northern entrance)4 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Station Road Arm5 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Ratcliffe Weir6 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Ratcliffe Lock Junction7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Loughborough Branch Junction4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Loughborough Basin5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Pilling's Flood Lock Winding Hole3 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Pillings Lock Marina3 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Barrow upon Soar Junction4 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Barrow Boating4 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Meadow Farm Marina5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Meadow Farm Junction5 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Soar Outlet by Mountsorrel Lock6 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Mountsorrel Lock Junction6 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Sileby Mill7 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of River Soar Junction

Sileby Mill Mooring Basin7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction

No information

CanalPlan has no information on any of the following facilities within range:
self-operated pump-out
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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