Marsworth Narrow Locks (Staircase Lock Nos 1 and 2)
C&RT Services, Watery Lane, Marsworth HP23 4BW, United Kingdom
Marsworth Narrow Locks (Staircase Lock Nos 1 and 2)
is a place on the waterways
on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Aylesbury Arm) between
Marsworth Junction (Junction of Grand Union Aylesbury Arm with Main Line) (½ furlongs
to the east) and
Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings (6 miles and ¼ furlongs
and 14 locks
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings is Watery Lane Bridge No 1;
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a pair of locks, the rise of which is not known.
Marsworth Junction  | ½ furlongs | |
| Marsworth Narrow Locks (Staircase Lock Nos 1 and 2) | ||
| Watery Lane Bridge No 1 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Marsworth Lock No 3 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Black Jack's Lock No 4 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Marsworth Lock No 5 | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Dixons Gap Lock No 6 | 4 furlongs | |
- 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 Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
Aylesbury Circus Field Basin — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Marsworth Junction
Marsworth Services — 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Marsworth Services
Winding Hole near Bulbourne Bridge — 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Winding Hole near Bulbourne Bridge
Cowroast Lock No 46 — 4 miles, 1 furlong and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cowroast Lock No 46
Slapton Wharf — 4 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Slapton Wharf
Leighton Linslade Services — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 13 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Leighton Linslade Services
Rothschild Road Wharf — 8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Rothschild Road Wharf
Berkhamsted Services — 6 miles, 6 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Berkhamsted Services
Bank Mill Service Station — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bank Mill Service Station
Soulbury Bottom Lock No 24 — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Soulbury Bottom Lock No 24
Willowbridge Marina — 14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Willowbridge Marina
Middlesex & Herts Boat Services Wharf — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Middlesex & Herts Boat Services Wharf
Fenny Stratford Services — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Fenny Stratford Services
Peartree Bridge No 88 — 18 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Peartree Bridge No 88
Apsley Services — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Apsley Services
Nash Mill Top Lock No 68 — 12 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 31 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Nash Mill Top Lock No 68
Cassiobridge Water Point — 18 miles, ¼ furlongs and 42 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cassiobridge Water Point
Bridgewater Basin — 18 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 43 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bridgewater BasinNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Marsworth Junction
Marsworth Services — 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Marsworth Services
Town Field Farm Bridge No 130 — 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Town Field Farm Bridge No 130
Cowroast Marina — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cowroast Marina
Cowroast Lock No 46 — 4 miles, 1 furlong and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cowroast Lock No 46
Leighton Rubbish Disposal — 8 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Leighton Rubbish Disposal
Berkhamsted Services — 6 miles, 6 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Berkhamsted Services
Soulbury Middle Lock No 25 — 12 miles, 1 furlong and 15 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Soulbury Middle Lock No 25
Fenny Stratford Services — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Fenny Stratford Services
Fisheries Lock No 63 — 10 miles, 4 furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Fisheries Lock No 63
Apsley Services — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Apsley Services
Apsley Marina — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 31 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Apsley MarinaNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Marsworth Junction
Marsworth Services — 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Marsworth Services
Cowroast Marina — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cowroast Marina
Cowroast Lock No 46 — 4 miles, 1 furlong and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cowroast Lock No 46
Leighton Linslade Services — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 13 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Leighton Linslade Services
Fenny Stratford Services — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Fenny Stratford Services
Apsley Services — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Apsley Services
Apsley Marina — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 31 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Apsley MarinaNearest place to turn
In the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
College Road Winding Hole — 2 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
Aylesbury Basin — 6 miles and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Aylesbury Basin Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Marsworth Junction
Marsworth Junction — ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Marsworth Junction
Bulbourne Junction — 7¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bulbourne Junction
Winding Hole near Bulbourne Bridge — 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Winding Hole near Bulbourne Bridge
Gammel Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bulbourne Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Wendover Arm - restored section) to Gammel Bridge Winding Hole
Little Tring Winding Hole — 2 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bulbourne Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Wendover Arm - restored section) to Little Tring Winding Hole
Station Road Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Station Road Bridge Winding Hole
Saxon Way Winding Hole — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bulbourne Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Wendover Arm - restored section) to Little Tring Winding Hole, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Wendover Arm - unrestored section) to Saxon Way Winding Hole
Cowroast Winding Hole — 4 miles, ½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cowroast Winding Hole
Slapton Winding Hole — 4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Slapton Winding Hole
Grove Lock Marina — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Grove Lock Marina
Grove Lock Arm — 6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Grove Lock Arm
Leighton Buzzard Bridge Winding Hole — 8 miles, 1 furlong and 13 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Leighton Buzzard Bridge Winding Hole
Bossington Lane Winding Hole — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bossington Lane Winding Hole
Rothschild Road Wharf — 8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Rothschild Road Wharf
Old Linslade Winding Hole — 10 miles, 4 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Old Linslade Winding Hole
Bullbeggers Lane Winding Hole — 8 miles and 20 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bullbeggers Lane Winding Hole
Winding Hole below Stoke Hammond Lock — 13 miles, 4 furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Winding Hole below Stoke Hammond LockNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Marsworth Junction
Marsworth Services — 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Marsworth Services
Cowroast Marina — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cowroast Marina
Willowbridge Marina — 14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Willowbridge Marina
Middlesex & Herts Boat Services Wharf — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Middlesex & Herts Boat Services Wharf
Apsley Marina — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 31 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Apsley MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Marsworth Junction
Cheddington Wharf — 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cheddington Wharf
Grove Lock Marina — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Grove Lock Marina
Rothschild Road Wharf — 8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Rothschild Road Wharf
Middlesex & Herts Boat Services Wharf — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Middlesex & Herts Boat Services Wharf
Milton Keynes Marina — 18 miles, 3 furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Milton Keynes Marina
Campbell Wharf Marina — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Campbell Wharf Marina
Bridgewater Basin — 18 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 43 locks away
Travel to Marsworth Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bridgewater BasinDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[Lock (water navigation)]
Variations exist for types of locks and the terminology used for them. Single gates are often installed on narrow canals (locks approx. 7 feet or 2.1 metres
[Grand Union Canal]
mile (800 m) further on, the canal reaches the top of the Marsworth flight of seven locks, which begin the descent to the Vale of Aylesbury. A Wendover
[Aylesbury Canal Society]
9 metres) between Marsworth Junction and Aylesbury via 16 locks: Marsworth No.1 & 2 Locks (staircase) Marsworth No.3 Lock Marsworth No.4 Black Jacks Lock
[Grand Junction Canal]
suffered from shallow sections and shortage of water leading to delays at locks, and there were frequent conflicts with mill owners over water supplies
[Wendover Arm Canal]
house. To the north, the main line starts its descent through the Marsworth locks, while to the south it continues on the level to Bulbourne and beyond
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The Aylesbury Canal Society is a waterway society on the Grand Union Canal, ... It is a narrow beam canal, the maximum length of boats is 72 feet (21.9 metres) ... Marsworth No.1 & 2 Locks (staircase); Marsworth No.3 Lock; Marsworth No.4 ...
Unusually the Aylesbury Canal Arm has a pair of narrow Staircase Locks. The first locks ... Marsworth Lock no.2 and Bridge no.1 - Aylesbury Canal Arm junction
Sep 11, 2014 ... The pair form a staircase lock where the bottom gates of the... more. ... This is 1 of 3 images, with title starting with Grand Union Canal: Aylesbury ... of locks at the eastern end of the narrow Aylesbury Arm and the second lock ...
Apr 14, 2011 ... A fortunate morning, the Wendover Arm, and witches close to Aylesbury ... narrow canal to Aylesbury, with a staircase of two locks to commence the journey, ... After getting through eight locks dusk was falling and we had no choice ... Marsworth Locks 1 & 2 are a staircase lock (the bottom gate of one lock is ...
... Stoke Flight (5 locks) · Huddersfield Narrow Canal · Diggle Locks (9 locks) ... SP5465 : Gridlock by Ian Carrington SP5465 : Braunston-Bottom Lock No 1 by ... SP5465 : Braunston Lock No 2, Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire by ... SP9214 : Grand Union Canal: Marsworth Flight: Between Locks 39 and 40 by Chris ...
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Mar 13, 2020 ... No higher resolution available. ... Add a one-line explanation of what this file represents ... up new trading opportunities for small towns and villages along its route. ... Look out for the 'staircase' lock at the start of the Aylesbury Arm Canal. ... current, 09:48, 2 March 2011 · Thumbnail for version as of 09:48, 2 ...
A staircase is 2 or more locks where the lower gates of the higher lock are also the higher gates of the lower one, i.e. staircase of ... Huddersfield Narrow Canal 34-42 ... Marsworth Lock No 6. 08. Grand Union (Aylesbury) 1-8. Buckinghamshire.
Red Narrowboat coming out of a lock and lockeeper on the Grand Union Canal at ... Arm of the Grand Union Canal near Marsworth, Buckinghamshire; The narrowboat, ... one of the staircase of 10 locks on the Grand Union Canal at Foxton; 66' ...