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Knostrop Flood Gates No 2

 
River Aire, Victoria Avenue, Leeds LS9 9NG, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 273 yards away.
 
Information about the place
Knostrop Flood Gates No 2 is a minor waterways place on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Castleford to Leeds) between Castleford Junction (Junction of the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) and the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line)) (8 miles and 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks to the east) and Leeds Dock Entrance (7 furlongs and 1 lock to the northwest).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Castleford Junction is Knostrop Flood Footbridge; a few yards away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Leeds Dock Entrance is Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North; ¼ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) North

 Lidl
 Morison's
 Morrisons
 Morrisons - Hunslet - Church Street
 McDonalds
 B&M Bargains
 Cashpoint
 Cashpoint
 Halifax
 Lloyds Bank
 NatWest
 Yorkshire Bank
 Morrisons Fuel
 Shell
 Wm Morrison Supermarkets Leeds 015
 Speedy Hire
 The Range
 
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Navigational Notes

Flood gates have been removed, due to the canal and river been merged.

 
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Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Fishpond Lock No 43 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Woodlesford Lock No 53 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Lock No 75 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Bulholme Lock No 109 miles, 3½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bulholme Lock No 10
Woodnook Lock No 610 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Woodnook Lock No 6
Fairies Hill Moorings10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section - Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
King's Road Lock No 312 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to King's Road Lock No 3
Ferrybridge Flood Lock Footbridge14 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Ferrybridge Flood Lock Footbridge
Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 1114 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Ferrybridge Flood Lock No 11
Stanley Ferry Water Point13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Water Point
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station13 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Bank Dole Lock No 115 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Bank Dole Lock No 1

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Leeds Sanitary Station5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Dock Visitor Moorings7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Leeds Dock Entrance, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Leeds Dock) to Leeds Dock Visitor Moorings
Leeds Visitor Moorings1 mile, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Visitor Moorings
Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 52 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Oddy Staircase Locks Nos 4 and 5
Apperley Bridge Marina9 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Apperley Bridge Marina
Dobson Locks Services10 miles, 2 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Woodlesford Lock No 53 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Marina5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings13 miles, 6½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Visitor Moorings
Whitley Lock No 1219 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Whitley Lock No 12

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Leeds Sanitary Station5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Basin1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Basin
Dobson Locks Services10 miles, 2 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services
Bingley Services17 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Bingley Services

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Lemonroyd Marina5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Castleford Sanitary Station8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Fairies Hill Moorings10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section - Fairies Hill Mooring Arm) to Fairies Hill Moorings
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station13 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station
Whitley Lock No 1219 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Whitley Lock No 12

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Leeds Sanitary Station5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Dobson Locks Services10 miles, 2 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services
Bingley Services17 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Bingley Services

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Junction with River Aire (Old Channel) South5 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Fleet Lane Arm4 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Lemonroyd Lock Weir Exit5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction
Bulholme Lock Weir Exit9 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bulholme Lock Weir Exit
Fairies Hill Lock Arm11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fairies Hill Lock Arm
Stanley Ferry Marina13 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Stanley Ferry Marina
Bank Dole Lock Junction16 miles and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Bank Dole Lock Junction
Wakefield Weir Entrance16 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Wakefield Weir Entrance
Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance18 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Bank Dole Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Selby Section) to Beal Lock No 2 Weir Entrance
Broad Cut Weir Entrance19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Broad Cut Weir Entrance
Waller Bridge Winding Hole19 miles, 4½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Fall Ing Junction, then on the Calder and Hebble Navigation (Main Line) to Waller Bridge Winding Hole

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Leeds Dock Side Arm7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Leeds Dock Entrance, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Leeds Dock) to Leeds Dock Side Arm
River Aire Junction1 mile, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to River Aire Junction
Leeds Basin1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Leeds Basin
Aire Valley Marina (eastern entrance)2 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Aire Valley Marina (eastern entrance)
Calverley Winding Hole7 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Calverley Winding Hole
The Moorings Winding Hole9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to The Moorings Winding Hole
Field locks Winding Hole11 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Field locks Winding Hole

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Castleford Sanitary Station8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Main Line - Goole to Castleford) to Castleford Sanitary Station
Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station13 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Castleford Junction, then on the Aire and Calder Navigation (Wakefield Section) to Ramsdens Bridge Sanitary Station

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Leeds Sanitary Station5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Leeds Bridge
Dobson Locks Services10 miles, 2 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Dobson Locks Services

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Castleford Junction

Lemonroyd Marina5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Castleford Junction

In the direction of Leeds Bridge

Apperley Bridge Marina9 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Apperley Bridge Marina
Shipley Wharf14 miles and 19 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Shipley Wharf
Hainsworth’s Boatyard17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Leeds Bridge, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Wigan to Leeds) to Hainsworth’s Boatyard
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Flood control] city centre and Knostrop. The Knostrop weir was operated during the 2019 England floods. They are designed to reduce potential flood levels by up to one [2019–20 United Kingdom floods] moveable weir at Knostrop, part of the River Aire flood alleviation scheme, was lowered to reduce the water level upstream. The Derwent flooded, and parts of [Aire and Calder Navigation] 1778. The new cut at Castleford opened in spring 1775, while those at Knostrop and Hunslet were finished in 1779. Methley cut was completed, but Woodlesford [Outer Pennine Ring] miles (16 km) and there are six locks, although Knostrop Flood Lock normally has both sets of gates open. The first lock on the Calder section is at [Canal & River Trust] allowing a 200-year-old barge business to transport bulk-goods from Hull to Knostrop wharf, Leeds, despite the agreement of Leeds City Council and the fact
 
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