Kilby Bridge No 87 
Welford Road, Kilby Bridge LE18 3TF, United Kingdom
(A5199)
Kilby Bridge No 87 carries the road from Liverhampton to Newcastle-upon-Tyne over the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) near to Perth Aqueduct.
The Act of Parliament for the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) was passed on January 1 1782 and 23 thousand shares were sold the same day. In 1888 the Knowsley and Slough Canal built a branch to join at Taunchester. Expectations for pottery traffic to Dudley never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. Although proposals to close the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) were submitted to parliament in 1990, water transfer to the treatment works at Waveney kept it open. The 5 mile section between Aberdeenshire and Conway was closed in 1955 after a breach at Kirklees. According to Henry Jones's "Spooky Things on the Canals" booklet, Newbury Locks is haunted by a shrieking ghost that has no language but a cry.
Kilby Bridge No 87
is a place on the waterways
on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) between
Newton Church Bridge No 80 (Newton Harcourt to the north) (2 miles and 2 furlongs
and 7 locks
to the east) and
River Soar Junction (Junction of GU Leicester Section and River Soar Navigation) (5 miles and 5 furlongs
and 9 locks
to the northwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Newton Church Bridge No 80 is Ellis's Bridge No 86;
2¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of River Soar Junction is Kilby Bridge Winding Hole;
1 furlong
away.
There is access (via steps) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 48 hours. Moorings opposite the C&RT yard.
Facilities: chemical toilet disposal, boater-operated pump-out, rubbish disposal, showers and water point.
There is a bridge here which takes a major road over the canal.
| Bumble Bee Lock No 29 | 5¾ furlongs | |
| Tythorn Bridge No 84 | 5½ furlongs | |
| Tythorn Bridge Aqueduct | 4½ furlongs | |
| Cliftons Bridge No 85 | 4 furlongs | |
| Ellis's Bridge No 86 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Kilby Bridge No 87 | ||
| Kilby Bridge Winding Hole | 1 furlong | |
| Kilby Lock No 30 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Kilby Lock Bridge No 88 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Double Rail Farm Bridge No 89 | 5 furlongs | |
| Double Rail Lock No 31 | 6 furlongs | |
Amenities here
The Navigation InnThe "Navigation Inn" adjacent to the bridge is a very good pub with good food
- 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 Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction — 9 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 10 miles, 1½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Market Harborough Wharf — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Wharf — 16 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Wharf
North Kilworth Marina — 16 miles, 7 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Welford Basin and Wharf — 19 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Friars Mill Visitor Moorings — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Friars Mill Visitor Moorings
Hope and Anchor Bridge No 19 — 14 miles, 3½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Hope and Anchor Bridge No 19Nearest rubbish disposal
The nearest rubbish disposal is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 9 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Marina — 16 miles, 7 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
Welford Basin and Wharf — 19 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Broome Island — 19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Broome IslandNearest chemical toilet disposal
The nearest chemical toilet disposal is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 9 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
Welford Basin and Wharf — 19 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Sileby Mill Mooring BasinNearest place to turn
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Wain Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Crane's Lock Winding Hole — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Smeeton Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Debdale Lane Winding Hole — 8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction — 9 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 10 miles, 1½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction
Gallows Hill Winding Hole — 11 miles, 3 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Gallows Hill Winding Hole
Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole — 12 miles, 4 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole
Bowden Hall Winding Hole — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Bowden Hall Winding Hole
Woodlands Winding Hole — 14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Woodlands Winding Hole
Market Harborough Wharf — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge Winding Hole — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Bush Lock Winding Hole — 2 miles and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Blaby Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Soar Junction
Memory Lane Wharf — 9 miles, 4 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Memory Lane Wharf
Belgrave Circle Arm (disused) — 9 miles, 5 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Belgrave Circle Arm (disused)
Entrance to Riverside Lakes — 10 miles, 7½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Entrance to Riverside Lakes
Birstall Lock Winding Hole — 12 miles, 1 furlong and 15 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Birstall Lock Winding Hole
White Horse Lane Junction — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to White Horse Lane JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
The nearest self-operated pump-out is here. Others are at:
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Foxton Junction
North Kilworth Marina — 16 miles, 7 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to North Kilworth Marina
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Sileby Mill Mooring BasinDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
Wikipedia has a page about Kilby Bridge
Kilby Bridge is a hamlet on the A5199 Welford Road south of the city of Leicester in the borough of Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire, England.
There are three bridges that take the Welford Road:
- Over the River Sence, Wigston
- Over the Grand Union Canal
- Under the Midland Main Line railway.
The commercial activities of the area include a canalside public house, the Navigation Inn, and a car dealership.
Kilby Bridge forms part of the borough of Oadby and Wigston whose southernmost boundary in that area is the River Sence.
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