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Houghton Lock No 13

 
Houghton Island, just before the lock on the right, has EA visitor moorings.
Also known as: Houghton Mill Lock
Mill Street, Houghton, Huntingdonshire
 
Information about the place
Houghton Lock No 13 is a minor waterways place on the River Great Ouse (Canalized Section) between Hemingford Grey Town Mooring (1 mile and 1 furlong to the southeast) and Hartford (1 mile and 5 furlongs to the west).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Hemingford Grey Town Mooring is Houghton Mill Channel Exit; ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Hartford is Houghton Lock Weir Entrance No 2 (Channel leading to the Houghton Mill Weir - No Access); ¼ furlongs away.

There is no access to the towpath here.

Mooring here is unrated.

There is a bridge here which takes pedestrian traffic over the canal.

This is a lock with a rise of 1.25m.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 Houghton & Wyton Community Shop Ltd
 Three Horseshoes
 
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Navigational Notes

Use caution when approaching lock in summer, as local children often congregate in the area, swimming in the river and jumping from the bridge or lock structure.

Environment Agency volunteer lock keepers regularly assist 10am-4pm weekends during summer months.

 
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External websites
 Great Ouse Navigation | boating, moorings, navigation notices — associated with River Great Ouse
Information regarding the Great Ouse navigation and tributaries.
  Information for boaters on the River Great Ouse - GOV.UK  — associated with River Great Ouse
River Great Ouse: bridge heights, locks, overhead power lines and facilities.
 Facebook Account — associated with River Great Ouse
Anglian Waterways Manager Facebook Account
 Facebook Anglian Waterways Page — associated with River Great Ouse
Facebook Page for Environment Agency Anglian Waterways
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Kempston Mill

Hartford Marina1 mile and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
Huntingdon Boathaven Marina2 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
St Neots Priory Centre Mooring12 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill

In the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)

The Waits Moorings2 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to The Waits Moorings Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Waits Mooring Arm) to The Waits Moorings
Jones Boatyard3 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Pike and Eel Marina7 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Westview Marina & Leisure Park9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Brownshill Staunch (Lock), then on the River Great Ouse (Tidal Section) to Westview Marina & Leisure Park

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Kempston Mill

Buckden Marina6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
St Neots Priory Centre Mooring12 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill

In the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)

Hermitage Lock10 miles, 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Brownshill Staunch (Lock), then on the River Great Ouse (Tidal Section) to Earith Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Old West River - Small River) to Hermitage Lock

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Kempston Mill

Hartford Marina1 mile and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill

In the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)

Jones Boatyard3 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Westview Marina & Leisure Park9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Brownshill Staunch (Lock), then on the River Great Ouse (Tidal Section) to Westview Marina & Leisure Park

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Kempston Mill

Houghton Lock Weir Entrance No 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
Hartford Marina1 mile and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
Godmanchester Lock Weir Exit3 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
Great Ouse - Godmanchester Backwater Junction3 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
Godmanchester3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Great Ouse - Godmanchester Backwater Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Godmanchester Backwater) to Godmanchester
Brampton Mill Marina4 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
Brampton Mill4 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
Brampton Lock Weir Exit No 24 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
Brampton Lock Weir Entrance No 24 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
Offord Lock Weir Exit No 17 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
Offord Lock Weir Exit No 37 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
St Neots Lock Weir Exit11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill

In the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)

Houghton Lock Weir Exit No 16 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Hemingford Lock Weir Exit No 21 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Hemingford Lock Weir Exit No 11 mile, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
The Waits Moorings Junction2 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
The Waits Moorings Winding Hole3 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to The Waits Moorings Junction, then on the River Great Ouse (Waits Mooring Arm) to The Waits Moorings Winding Hole
Jones Boatyard3 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Pike and Eel Marina7 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)
Westview Marina & Leisure Park9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Brownshill Staunch (Lock), then on the River Great Ouse (Tidal Section) to Westview Marina & Leisure Park

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Kempston Mill

Hartford Marina1 mile and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill

In the direction of Brownshill Staunch (Lock)

Westview Marina & Leisure Park9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Brownshill Staunch (Lock), then on the River Great Ouse (Tidal Section) to Westview Marina & Leisure Park

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Kempston Mill

Buckden Marina Fuel & Pump Out7 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kempston Mill
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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