Johnson's Bridge No 7
Gallow Field Road, Harborough LE16 7QB, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 268 yards away.
Address is taken from a point 268 yards away.
Johnson's Bridge No 7 carries the road from Arun to Wigan over the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) near to Barhampton Inclined plane.
The Act of Parliament for the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) was passed on 17 September 1888 after extensive lobbying by Exuperius Picking Junior. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Elmbridge to Eastleigh canal at Arun, the difficulty of tunneling through the Scarborough Hills caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Bath instead. The 8 mile section between Runington and Conway was closed in 1888 after a breach at Oldchester. In his autobiography Oliver Harding writes of his experiences as a lock-keeper in the 1960s
Johnson's Bridge No 7
is a minor waterways place
on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) between
Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction (Used for mooring until the plane is restored) (1 mile and 2¾ furlongs
to the west) and
Market Harborough Wharf (End of navigation. Basin, Wharves and Canal Boat Club hire base. ) (4 miles and 1 furlong
to the southeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction is Foxton Stepbridge No 6;
2 furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Market Harborough Wharf is Gallows Hill Winding Hole;
1¾ furlongs
away.
There is access (unofficial access) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes a track over the canal.
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge     | 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs | |
Black Horse Bridge No 3  | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Foxton Swing Bridge No 4 | 5¼ furlongs | |
| Clarkes Bridge No 5 | 4 furlongs | |
| Foxton Stepbridge No 6 | 2 furlongs | |
| Johnson's Bridge No 7 | ||
| Gallows Hill Winding Hole | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Gallows Hill Bridge No 8 | 5½ furlongs | |
| Gallows Hill Pipe Bridge | 5¾ furlongs | |
| Sedgley's Bridge No 9 | 1 mile, 6¼ furlongs | |
| Bowden Hall Winding Hole | 2 miles | |
- 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
In the direction of Market Harborough Wharf
Market Harborough Wharf — 4 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Market Harborough Wharf
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction — 1 mile, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 1 mile, 5¾ furlongs away
Travel 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
North Kilworth Wharf — 8 miles, 2 furlongs away
Travel 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 — 8 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
Travel 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 — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel 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
Yelvertoft Wharf — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
Travel 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 Yelvertoft Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina — 18 miles, ¼ furlongs away
Travel 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 Yelvertoft Marina
Crick Wharf — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
Travel 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 Crick Wharf
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87
Friars Mill Visitor Moorings — 19 miles, 5 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Friars Mill Visitor MooringsNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Market Harborough Wharf
Market Harborough Wharf — 4 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Market Harborough Wharf
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
North Kilworth Marina — 8 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
Travel 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 — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel 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
Yelvertoft Wharf — 17 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
Travel 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 Yelvertoft Wharf
Crick Wharf — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
Travel 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 Crick Wharf
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Market Harborough Wharf
Market Harborough Wharf — 4 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Market Harborough Wharf
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Welford Basin and Wharf — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel 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
Yelvertoft Marina — 18 miles, ¼ furlongs away
Travel 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 Yelvertoft Marina
Crick Wharf — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
Travel 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 Crick Wharf
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel 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 Market Harborough Wharf
Gallows Hill Winding Hole — 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Market Harborough Wharf
Bowden Hall Winding Hole — 2 miles away
On this waterway in the direction of Market Harborough Wharf
Woodlands Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Market Harborough Wharf
Market Harborough Wharf — 4 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Market Harborough Wharf
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction — 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Foxton Junction — 1 mile, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 1 mile, 5¾ furlongs away
Travel 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
Debdale Lane Winding Hole — 2 miles, 4½ furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Debdale Lane Winding Hole
Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs away
Travel 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
Smeeton Winding Hole — 4 miles, 6 furlongs away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Smeeton Winding Hole
Welford Junction — 9 miles, ¼ furlongs away
Travel 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
Welford Marina — 10 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel 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 Marina
Downtown Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles, 3½ furlongs away
Travel 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 Downtown Bridge Winding Hole
Welford Basin and Wharf — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel 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
Crane's Lock Winding Hole — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Crane's Lock Winding Hole
Elkington Bridge Winding Hole — 14 miles, 1½ furlongs away
Travel 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 Elkington Bridge Winding Hole
Wain Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Wain Bridge Winding Hole
Cracks Hill Winding Hole — 18 miles, 7½ furlongs away
Travel 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 Cracks Hill Winding Hole
Crick Marina Entrance No 1 — 19 miles, 3 furlongs away
Travel 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 Crick Marina Entrance No 1
Crick Marina Entrance No 2 — 19 miles, 4 furlongs away
Travel 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 Crick Marina Entrance No 2Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Foxton Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Foxton Junction
North Kilworth Marina — 8 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
Travel 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
Yelvertoft Marina — 18 miles, ¼ furlongs away
Travel 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 Yelvertoft MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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