Grand Union Canal Locks

Kat · #1 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 01:53 PM

I'm looking for a map that will show me clearly where the locks on the Grand Union Canal around Leicester are exactly. I don't know a lot about canals and have found a couple of maps that show the canals, but I need to find out specifically the locations of any locks around the Leicester area.
Thanks!

Chariotmender · #2 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 01:53 PM

The last link is the best. Zoomable with all locks named.

http://www.leics.gov.uk/index/community/community_services/environment_and_heritage/country_parks/country_parks_other_country_parks_picnic_areas/country_parks_foxton_locks/foxton_locks_map.htm

http://www.holidayuk.co.uk/canals/routes/leicester/map.htm

http://www.waterscape.com/canals-and-rivers/grand-union-canal-leicester-line/map

Plocket · #3 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 01:54 PM

There's a good series of Nicholson Guides to the Waterways with Ordnance Survey maps. Here's a link to it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nicholson-Guide-Waterways-Grand-Oxford/dp/0007211090/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1204649721&sr=1-1 You might be able to borrow it from your local library if you make enquiries.