river nene

River Nene Lock Handbook (2011)

River Nene

Lock Handbook


River Nene Waterway BECKET’S PARK LOCK (1 of 38) Manual Pointing Doors

Grid Ref: SP75805998 Post Code: Length: 30m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.75m River Inspector: Air Draft: N/A Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 follow the A428 Northampton Town Centre. At the traffic lights turn left on to the A5123. At the bottom of the hill, 50m from the roundabout, turn into Becket’s Park. The lock is 250m from the entrance. Please note that the a Council key is required to remove the bollards at the entrance. LOCK DETAILS

Type: Manual Double Pointing Doors Land Owner: Northampton City Council

Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Downstream Landing Stage

Canoe Portage:

Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Canoe Portage

Local Facilities:

Adjacent to Northampton Marina. In close proximity to Morrisons Supermarket and within ½ mile of town centre with shops, banks, public houses and theatres. Water Point

Boat Clubs: None.

Alternative Access:

Parking is available at Midsummer Meadows car park. Access to Lock is 5 mins upstream by foot.

Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station has been removed.

Additional Information:

Strong Stream Advice sign at this lock.

Useful Numbers:

Northampton Marina (tba) Midsummer Meadows 01604233500 Grand Union Canal (BW) 01908302500

A428

PARK

ACCESS


River Nene Waterway RUSH MILLS LOCK (2 of 38) Manual Pointing Doors

Grid Ref: SP77695933 Post Code: Length: 31m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.75m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.95m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 take the A428 Bedford Road. At first roundabout turn right into Rush Mills Industrial Estate and follow the road to the lock area. LOCK DETAILS

Type: Manual Double Pointing Doors Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

None. Boat Clubs: None.

Alternative Access:

None. Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station has been removed.


None. Useful Numbers:

Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

A428


River Nene Waterway ABINGTON LOCK (3 of 38) Manual Pointing Doors

Grid Ref: SP78045977 Post Code: Length: 28.5m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.8m River Inspector: Air Draft: 3m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 take the A428 Bedford Road. At the 2nd roundabout turn left into industrial estate. At the end of the road turn right into the car park of Northamptonshire County Council. The lock is located at the end of the car park. A barrier with intercom system is in use at this car park. LOCK DETAILS

Type: Manual Double Pointing Doors Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

None. Boat Clubs: None.

Alternative Access:

None. Site History: None.


In close proximity to Northampton County Council Office (John Dryden House). A barrier system with intercom is in use at the car park used to access the lock.

Useful Numbers:

Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60 John Dryden House 01604 236 236

A428


River Nene Waterway WESTON FAVELL LOCK (4 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate

Grid Ref: SP79226050 Post Code: Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.75m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.8m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 follow signs for Cogenhoe. Approx 200m past the Cogenhoe junction turn right. Follow the road to the bottom of the hill and turn right in to the access road signposted ‘Farm Shop’. After 400m turn left through the gate (NR4 key required). Continue 1.5 miles down farm track through a series of gates to lock and washlands barrier. LOCK DETAILS

Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Electric Guillotine Gate D/S

Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Weston Favell Village 1 mile. Boat Clubs: Northampton Boat Club

Alternative Access:

From Weston Favell Estate walk 0.5 miles via public footpath.



NR4 key required. Useful Numbers:

Northampton Boat Club 01604 630 583 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60


River Nene Waterway CLIFFORD HILL LOCK (5 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate

Grid Ref: SP80456069 Post Code: Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.75m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.65m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 take the main entrance for Billing Aquadrome. Follow the road to the lock. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Billing Aquadrome


Canoe Portage:

Backwater Canoe Portage Downstream Canoe Portage

Local Facilities:

Billing Aquadrome Boat Clubs: Billing Aquadrome

Alternative Access:

None. Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station has been removed.


Useful Numbers:

Billing Aquadrome 01604 408181 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60


River Nene Waterway BILLING LOCK (6 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate

Grid Ref: SP81266104 Post Code: NN3 9EX (Billing Mill Pub) Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.7m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.85m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 take Cogenhoe Road and turn left in to Billing Mill Public House car park. At the end of the car park take the bridge over the weir to the lock. Please be aware there is a height barrier at the end of the pub car park preventing access to vehciles such as transit vans, small minibuses and higher. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:

Upstream Canoe Portage Backwater Downstream Canoe Portage

Local Facilities:

Billing Aquadrome Boat Clubs: Billing Aquadrome

Alternative Access:

May be granted through Billing Aquadrome with owners permission.



Useful Numbers:

Billing Aquadrome 01604 408181 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60


River Nene Waterway COGENHOE LOCK (7 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate

Grid Ref: SP83136136 Post Code: NN7 1NA (caravan park) Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.7m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.85m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 follow signs for Cogenhoe. Follow the main road through the village and turn left in to Mill Lane. At the end of the lane park at the caravan park and walk 200m to the lock. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Cogenhoe village 1 mile. Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:

Site History: None


Strong Stream Advise sign at this lock.

Useful Numbers:

Cogenhoe Caravan Park 01604 784507 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

MILL ACCESS

GATE


River Nene Waterway WHISTON LOCK (8 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate

Grid Ref: SP84656175 Post Code: Length: 26m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.8m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.85m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From A45 follow the main road to White Mills Lock. Continue over bridge to T-junction and turn right and continue to next T-junction. Proceed through access gate (NR4 key required) and follow track for ½ mile to lock area. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:

Upstream Canoe Portage

Local Facilities:

None Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:

None Site History: None


NR4 key required Useful Numbers:


ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway WHITE MILLS LOCK (9 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate

Grid Ref: SP85746205 Post Code: Length: 26.4m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.7m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.9m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS At A45 junction follow the main road. Access gate located by bridge (NR4 key required). LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:

Local Facilities:


Alternative Access:



NR4 key required for gate. Care should be taken when crossing the main road to the downstream mooring. Strong Stream Advise sign at this lock.

Useful Numbers:


ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway EARLS BARTON LOCK (10 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate

Grid Ref: SP86766276 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.75m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.9m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A45 take the Earls Barton junction for B573. Continue to the top of the hill and turn right onto B573. At the far end of Earls Barton turn right in to Mill Lane. Follow the lane for approx 1 mile to the mill. Park at the mill and walk approx ¼ mile via the public footpath to the lock. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Earls Barton village 3 miles. Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:

From White Mill via quarry (NR4 key required)

Site History: None


None Useful Numbers:



River Nene Waterway DODDINGTON LOCK (11 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate

Grid Ref: SP87566365 Post Code: NN29 7TD (Hardwater Mill) Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.7m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.9m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From the B573 Earls Barton Road turn in to Hardwater Road. Turn right at the mill and park at the lock. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Hardwater Mill


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Great Doddington Village 3 miles with shops, post office and pub/restaurant.

Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:



This lock is reversed when Strong Stream is in force.

Useful Numbers:



River Nene Waterway WOLLASTON LOCK (12 of 38) Electric Guillotine Gate

Grid Ref: SP88886454 Post Code: Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.7m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.75m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From the Wollaston roundabout follow signs to Summer Leys Nature Reserve. Turn right at the first right-hand junction on the sharp bend. Follow lane to the lock. NR4 key required. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Wollaston Mill


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Great Doddington Village 1.5 miles with shops, post office and pub/restaurant.

Boat Clubs: Wollaston Mill

Alternative Access:






River Nene Waterway UPPER WELLINGBOROUGH LOCK (13 of 38)

Manual Pointing Doors

Grid Ref: SP889946623 Post Code: Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.7m River Inspector: Air Draft: N/A Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A45 from Thrapston to Wellingborough, exit the A45 a the Wellingborough junction. At the end of the slip road is Wellingborough Angling Club. Turn left through the gate (NR4 key required) and follow the track around the lake to the lock. LOCK DETAILS

Type: Manual Pointing Doors Land Owner:

Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Upstream Landing Stage RHB Downstream Landing Stage

Canoe Portage:

Upstream Canoe Portage Backwater Downstream Canoe Portage

Local Facilities:

Castle Fields (½ mile) public house and shops. Victoria Park (½ mile) Tesco, bowling and DIY store. Wellinborough town (3 miles) shops, banks, public houses, restuarants and theatre.

Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:

None Site History: Due to vandalism the lifebuoy station has been removed.




ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway LOWER WELLINGBOROUGH LOCK (14 of 38)

Manual Pointing Doors

Grid Ref: SP90916712 Post Code: Length: 26.1m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.65m River Inspector: Air Draft: N/A Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Exit the A45 at A509 junction and follow the A509 continuing straight on at the first roundabout. Follow the road to a crossroads then turn right. Proceed under the disued railway bridge to the access gate on the right (NR4 key required). Follow the track to lock. LOCK DETAILS



Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:


Alternative Access:





ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway DITCHFORD LOCK (15 of 38) ELECTRIC RADIAL GATE

Grid Ref: SP93256825 Post Code: Length: 26.1m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.65m River Inspector: Air Draft: N/A Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Heading east on the A45 take the Ditchford slip road, turning left at the top. In approximately ½ mile as the road crosses the river, turn left over the bridge. Access via gate (NR4 key required). Follow track to lock. LOCK DETAILS

Type: Manual Pointing Doors U/S Automated Radial Gate D/S

Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:


Alternative Access:

None Site History: This site has a history of vandalism.




ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway HIGHAM FERRERS LOCK (16 of 38)

MANUAL POINTING DOORS

Grid Ref: SP9557002 Post Code: Length: 26.5m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.65m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.7m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Heading east on the A45 turn off at the access gate approximately ¼ mile before the A45/A6 roundabout (NR4 key required). Followe the track over the bridge to the lock. LOCK DETAILS



Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Shops within 1.5 miles Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:





ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway IRTHLINGBOROUGH LOCK (17 of 38)

ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: SP96017142 Post Code: Length: 26.5m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.65m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.95m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Exit A45 at A45/A6 roundabout towards Irthlingborough. At Rushden and Diamonds Football Club roundabout turn right and proceed to the car par entrance. On the left at the barrier, access the track via the gate (NR4 key required). Follow the track to the lock. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Rushden and Diamonds

Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Downstream Landing Stage 48hr Upstream Visitor Mooring

Canoe Portage:

Upstream Canoe Portage Irthlingborough Trail Canoe Portage

Local Facilities:

Pump out, water and chemical disposal currently out of use.

Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:

On foot from Rushden and Diamonds via mooring.





ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway UPPER RINGSTEAD LOCK (18 of 38)

MANUAL GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: SP96757449 Post Code: Length: 26.5m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.65m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.95m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Exit A45 at Ringstead roundabout. Turn left at T-junction approximately 1 mile into Station Road. Continue along Station Road and follow track to anglers gate (12mm allen key required). Follow track to lock. LOCK DETAILS

Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Manual Guillotine Gate D/S

Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Willy Watt Marina 1 mile U/S Ringstead shops and pub 3 miles

Boat Clubs: Willy Watt Marina

Alternative Access:



12mm Allen Key Required Useful Numbers:

Willy Watt Marina 01933 622038 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway LOWER RINGSTEAD LOCK (19 of 38)


Grid Ref: SP97377516 Post Code: Length: 26.5m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.65m River Inspector: Air Draft: 3m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Exit A45 at Ringstead roundabout. Turn left at T-junction approximately 1 mile into Station Road. Continue along Station Road for 1 mile. Lock access on left before the bridge and lock. NR4 key required. LOCK DETAILS

Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Electric Guillotine Gate D/S

Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

None Boat Clubs: Woodford Marina ½ mile upstream

Alternative Access:



NR4 key required Strong Stream Advise sign at this lock.

Useful Numbers:

Willy Watt Marina 01933 622038 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway WOODFORD LOCK (20 of 38) MANUAL GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: SP98087692 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.65m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Via Grange Lane from A14/A6116 roundabout. Proceed approximately 1 mile and take the track through the angling club gate to old railway track and turn right (NR4 key may be required). Continue ½ mile to Woodford Lock. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:

Local Facilities:

Woodford Marina Boat Clubs:

Alternative Access:



For access ring Pete Scanlan at Woodford Marina 01832 734571. NR4 key required.

Useful Numbers:

Woodford Marina 01832 734571 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

ACCESS GATE

GRANGE LANE


River Nene Waterway DENFORD LOCK (21 of 38) MANUAL GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: SP99267690 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.7m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Via Grange Lane from A14/A6116 roundabout. Proceed approximately 1 mile and take the track through the angling club gate to old railway track and turn right (NR4 key may be required). Access to Denford is via track on left at railway bridge. Keep to left hand track through gate (NR4 key required) and proceed around field to Denford Bridge. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Woodford Marina Boat Clubs:

Alternative Access:



Access bridge at end of Mill Lane is zero rated and must not be used by Environment Agency vehicles.

Useful Numbers:


GRANGE LANE

ACCESS GATE

ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway ISLIP LOCK (22 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: SP99157909 Post Code: Length: 26.0m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.75m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS On the A14 exit at the A14/A6116 junction, follow the A6116 Corby to first roundabout. Take the turning for Thrapston. Turn at 1st right, Mill Road then 1st right again, Mill Lane. At the end of Mill Lane walk to the end of the mill buildings and access through the gate to private garden at mill by footbridge. Proceed through private garden to lock (NR4 key required). LOCK DETAILS

Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Electric Guillotiine Gate D/S

Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:

Remote Upstream Canoe Portage

Local Facilities:

Boat Clubs:

Alternative Access:



NR4 key required. Lock fitted with a mosquito unit.

Useful Numbers:


ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway TITCHMARSH LOCK (23 of 38)


Grid Ref: SP01478098 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.7m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS ½ mile west of Thorpe Waterville on A605, take lane to Middle Nene Cruising Club (NR4 key required). LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Middle Nene Cruising Club facilities.

Boat Clubs: Middle Nene Cruising Club

Alternative Access:



This lock is reversed when Strong Stream is issued.

Useful Numbers:

MNCC 07714 227569 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

MNCC

GATE


River Nene Waterway WADENHOE LOCK (24 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: SP01178325 Post Code: PE8 5ST Length: 26.0m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.7m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From A605/B441 roundabout take the Lilford Road and proceed over Lilford Bridge to Pilton approximately ¼ mile. At Pilton turn left to Wadenhoe approximately ½ mile. Turn left at Wadenhoe Mill Lane and cross the ford at the mill (NR4 key and 4x4 vehicle required). Non 4x4 users park in the anglers car park at the mill and walk via the Nene Way footbrige. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner:

Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Upstream Landing Stage LHB Downstream Landing Stage

Canoe Portage:

Upstream Canoe Portage Weir Upstream Canoe Porgate

Local Facilities:

Public house with mooring. EA water point and local Post Office.

Boat Clubs:

Alternative Access:




Kings Head Public House 01832 720024


ACCESS

VIA FORD


River Nene Waterway LILFORD LOCK (25 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: SP025783474 Post Code: Length: 26.0m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.7m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From A605/B441 roundabout take the Lilford Road and proceed to Lilford Bridge. 25m past Lilford Bridge proceed through the gate on the left (NR4 key required). Follow the track to Lilford Lock (4x4 vehicle required). LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner:


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

None Boat Clubs:

Alternative Access:





ACCESS

GATE


River Nene Waterway UPPER BARNWELL LOCK (26 of 38)


Grid Ref: SP03798690 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: N/A Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS On the A605 exit at the junction approximately 2 miles west of Oundle roundabout towards Oundle Village. The lock are is located approximately 1 mile from junction. Main Road at Barnwell Mill. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Oundle Marina (Left-hand Bank)

Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Downstream Landing Stage Oundle Cruising Club visitor mooring

Canoe Portage:

Upstream Canoe Portage Siphon Downstream Canoe Portage

Local Facilities:

Oundle Town ¾ mile along public footpath. Oundle Marina supplies fuel and chandlery. EA waterpoint on upstream mooring.

Boat Clubs: Oundle Cruising Club 01832 275297

Alternative Access:



Strong Steam Advice sign at this lock.

Useful Numbers:

Oundle Cruising Club 01832 275297 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

ACCESS

GATE


River Nene Waterway

LOWER BARNWELL LOCK (27 of 38)

ELECRIC GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: SP04188737 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: N/A Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS On the A605, exit a the junction approximately 2 miles west of Oundle roundabout towards Oundle Village. Turn right through the gateway on the right just before the road bridge that crosses the River Nene (12MM Allen key required for access). Proceed carefully along track with the river on your left. The lock area will come in to view straight ahead. The last 200 yards are best accessed on foot as it only a grassed bank and not a roadway/track. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Barnwell Estates


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Oundle Town ¾ mile along public footpath. Oundle Marina supplies fuel and chandlery

Boat Clubs: Oundle Cruising Club

Alternative Access:



This lock may be reversed when Strong Stream is issued. Care should be taken at this site as large groups of youths are known to congregate during summer months.

Useful Numbers:

Oundle Cruising Club 01832 275297 Barnwell Estates 01832 272244 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

ACCESS

GATE


River Nene Waterway ASHTON LOCK (28 of 38) MANUAL GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: SP05308770 Post Code: PE8 5LL Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.6m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From the Oundle roundabout on the A605, follow signpost towards Ashton. Approximately 1/3 mile on the right, turn into mill buildings. There is an EA locked post restricting access past the buildings (Abloy lock). 4x4 vehicle access past this point or on foot along the track with the river on your right. Follow the track over the bridge that crosses the EA sluices. With the river now on your right continue to the lock area. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Ashton Estates

Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Downstream Landing Stage Mill Channel adjacent to lock used by boaters for mooring (Not EA structure)

Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Ashton Village with public house and restaurant ¾ mile footpath via Ashton Mill. Oundle Town ¾ mile via Ashton footbridge.

Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:



Care should be taken at this site as large groups of youths are known to congregate during summer months.

Useful Numbers:

Ashton Estates 01832 272264 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

MILL ACCESS


River Nene Waterway COTTERSTOCK LOCK (29 of 38)


Grid Ref: SP04619020 Post Code: PE8 5HD Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.65m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A605 between Peterborough and Thrapston, take the junction directly east of the Oundle roundabout towards Cotterstock and Tansor. Take the first turn on the left towards Cotterstock. As you pass over the River Nene turn left in to the first gateway (NR4 key required). There is pedestrian access through the kissing gateway and across the field to the lock area. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Cotterstock House


Canoe Portage:

Upstream Canoe Portage Downstream Canoe Portage Emergency Upstream Canoe Portage

Local Facilities:

Ashton Village with public house and restaurant ¾ mile footpath via Ashton Mill. Oundle Town ¾ mile via Ashton footbridge.

Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:



This lock is reversed when Strong Stream is issued. NR4 key required.

Useful Numbers:


ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway PERIO LOCK (30 of 38) MANUAL GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: SP04449228 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.7m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A605 between Peterborough and Thrapston, exit at the Warmington roundabout towards Tansor and Fotheringhay. Follow road to T-junction and turn left towards Tansor. Take the first farm track on your, sign posted Bluebell Lakes. The tarmac track becomes a gravelled track which leads to a large house on the right-hand side. Continue over the backwater bridge (remove the rope barrier if present) and proceed with the river on your right, along the the gravel track to the lock area. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Bluebell Fisheries


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Moorings on Fishery’s right-hand bank above and below lock. Angling and mooring fees payable at Fishery Office. Contact Tony Bridgefoot.

Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:



Useful Numbers:

Bluebell Fisheries 01832 226042 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway WARMINGTON LOCK (31 of 38)

MANUAL GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: TL07259209 Post Code: Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.75m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A605 between Peterborough and Thrapston, exit at the Warmington roundabout towards Tansor and Fotheringhay. Follow road to T-junction and turn right towards Fotheringhay. Cross over the River Nene at Fotheringhay Bridge. As the road turns sharply to the left, turn right on to Castle Farm gravel track (4x4 vehicle advised). Follow the track through the farm buildings and up hill. As the track levels turn right along the disused railway. This will lead to a locked gate (NR4 key required). Access to the lock is directly across the field (ground very uneven, proceed with care). LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Mr Gould


Canoe Portage:

Local Facilities:

Warmington Village 1 mile with public house and shops. Elton Boat Club with visitory moorings ½ mile upstream.

Boat Clubs: Elton Boat Club

Alternative Access:

From Warmington Mill via Nene Way footpath (3/4 miles).

Site History: None


This lock is reversed when Strong Stream is issued. Cattle and sheep graze in field. NR4 key required.

Useful Numbers:

Elton Boat Club 01778 343131 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

ACCESS TRACK

ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway ELTON LOCK (32 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: TL08319394 Post Code: PE8 6SQ Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.9m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A605 between Peterborough and Northampton, turn on to the B671 towards Elton Village. Continue past the petrol garage on the left and turn left in to Middle Street. Proceed past School Lane and Chapel Lane on your left, and take the immediate left, through the farm gate (NR4 key required). Follow farm track to lock area. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Elton Estates


Canoe Portage:


Local Facilities:

Elton Village ¼ mile with public houses, restuarants, petrol garage and Post Office.

Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:

None Site History: This site has a history of vandalism. It is also within the Elton Conservation Area.


This lock is reversed when Strong Stream is issued. NR4 key required. Care should be taken at this site as large groups of youths are known to congregate during summer months.

Useful Numbers:

Elton Estates 0844 805 9609 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway YARWELL LOCK (33 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: TL07449720 Post Code: PE8 6PS Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.4m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A1, exit at juction A1/A47 heading in a westerly direction towards Leicester. At first mini roundabout follow signposts towards Wansford Village. Turn right at staggered crossroads, turning immediately left, signposted Yarwell and Nassington. Follow this road turning left at crossroads in to Yarwell Village. Continue through village until turning left in to sign posted Yarwell Mill Caravan Park. Contact the site officer to gain access through barrier (01780 782344). Follow the road across the river and turn sharply right to the lock area (bridge is EA rated zero and therefore should be taken on foot only). LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Yarwell Mill Caravan Park

Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Downstream Landing Stage Visitor mooring available from Caravan Park.

Canoe Portage:

Broadreach Upstream Canoe Portage located ¾ upstream of lock.

Local Facilities:

EA water point on upstream landing stage.

Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:

None Site History: This site has a history of boaters attempting to navigate when lock is reversed and Strong Stream issued.


This lock is reversed when Strong Stream is issued.

Useful Numbers:

Yarwell Mill Caravan Park 01780 782344 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

MILL ACCESS


River Nene Waterway WANSFORD LOCK (34 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: TL07479825 Post Code: PE8 6JT Length: 26.3m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.8m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS Travelling on the A1, exit at juction A1/A47 heading in a westerly direction towards Leicester. At first mini roundabout follow signposts towards Wansford Village. Turn right at staggered crossroads, turning immediately left, signposted Yarwell and Nassington. Follow this road through the dip and as the road levels turn in to the open farm gate on the left with a gravel track (not in to the farm buildings). Continue along the track, downhill (4x4 vehicle advised). Bear right when you reach the river and proceed to the lock area.

LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Yarwell Charities own main island, right-hand bank of lock and downstream mooring. Mrs Berry owns left-hand bank of lock and upstream mooring.

Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Downstream Landing Stage 48hr Visitor Mooring on right-hand bank by Haycock Hotel

Canoe Portage:

Local Facilities:

Wansford Village ½ mile downstream with 3 public houses, 3 reastaurants and a Post Office.

Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:

None Site History: Canoeists use section above weir.


Strong Stream Advise sign at this lock. If access is required for EA or contractor vehicles or plant, permission from Mrs Berry MUST be sought in advance.

Useful Numbers:

The Haycock Hotel 01780 782223 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

ACCESS GATE


River Nene Waterway WATER NEWTON LOCK (35 of 38)


Grid Ref: TL10949739 Post Code: PE8 6LY Length: 26.2m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.8m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From A1 southbound, leave at exit sign posted Water Newton. South of Stibbington, turn left in to Water Newton Village. Follow the road turning left in to Mill Lane. Continue along the lane to the bottom and park at the mill. Proceed on foot from here, over mill bridges, turning left on to lock area. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Water Newton Mill


Canoe Portage:

Local Facilities:


Alternative Access:

None Site History: This site is within a conservation area.


Water Newton Village and lock are within a conservation area. Any works need to be carefully considered and discussed with the Water Newton Mill residents.

Useful Numbers:


CAR PARK


River Nene Waterway ALWALTON LOCK (36 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: TL13029631 Post Code: PE7 3UN Length: 26m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.85m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From A1 southbound, leave at junctions sign posted Alwalton and Showground, on to the Oundle Road. Take the first left in to Church Street and bear left in to Mill Lane. Continue to the bottom of the hill to a locked gate (NR4 key required). Access to the lock is on foot using the footpath over the sluices leading to the lock. LOCK DETAILS


Land Owner: Nene Park Trust

Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Downstream Landing Stage Backwater adjacent to lock used by boaters for overnight mooring

Canoe Portage:

Local Facilities:

Public house, restaurant and Post Office at top of Mill Lane ½ mile from Lock.

Boat Clubs: Peterborough Crusing Club (PCC)

Alternative Access:

For 4x4 access, at Castor take Mill Lane to Caster Mill (NR4 key required). Follow track, bear right and cross the ford.



Care should be taken at this site as large groups of youths are known to congregate during summer months.

Useful Numbers:

Nene Park Trust 01733 234193 PCC 01733 327566 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

4X4 ACCESS

MILL LANE ACCESS & CAR PARK


River Nene Waterway ORTON LOCK (37 of 38) ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATE

Grid Ref: TL16549720 Post Code: PE2 7DZ Length: 26.5m Asset Manager: Sue Cant - 01536 385178 Width: 4.6m River Inspector: Air Draft: 2.95m Regulator(s): EMERGENCY ACCESS From the Nene Parkway, exit at the slip road to A605 Oundle Road. Head west to traffic lights and turn right, sign posted Orton Mere. Access from car park on foot over Nene Valley Railway to sluices and lock. LOCK DETAILS

Type: Manual Pointing Door U/S Electric Guillotine D/S

Land Owner: Nene Valley Parks

Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Downstream Landing Stage 48hr Visitor Mooring Additional visitor mooring at PYC

Canoe Portage:

Downstream Canoe Portage

Local Facilities:

Orton Mere Railway Station. Access to local bus services.

Boat Clubs: Peterborough Yacht Club

Alternative Access:

4x4 vehicle access is from Longthorp Parkway, Nene Park Trust locked gateway (NR4 key required).



Lock is located on Nene Way footpath and cycle ways. Care should be taken at this site as large groups of youths are known to congregate during summer months.

Useful Numbers:

Nene Valley Parks PYC 01733 231170 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

4X4 ACCESS

NENE VALLEY

CAR PARK


River Nene Waterway STANGROUND LOCK (Middle Level Commissioners)

MANUAL POINTING DOORS

Grid Ref: TL2080097350 Post Code: PE2 8HZ Length: 24.4m Asset Manager: Middle Level Commissioners Width: 3.7m River Inspector: Tina Rootam-Hayward (MLC) Air Draft: 4.25m 01733 566413 07824600470 EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A1139 Parkway, exit A605 slip road sign posted Whittlesey. Take the first exit at the roundabout sign posted Stanground. At the next roundabout turn right towards Stanground Village. At the traffic lights turn right on to Coneygree Road and take the second left on to Thistle Drive. Take the second right on to Wessex Close, taking the next left down the gravel track approximately ¼ mile to lock and park at Lock Keepers Cottage. LOCK DETAILS

Type: Manual Pointing Door Land Owner: Upstream Mooring EA Downstream mooring and lock MLC

Moorings: Downstream Landing Stage Canoe Portage:

Local Facilities:

Stanground Village ½ mile. Peterborough Boating Centre (PBC) is ½ mile upstream – diesel available.

Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:

None Site History: This site has a history of vandalism


Asset managed by Middle Level Commisioners (MLC). Care should be taken at this site as large groups of youths are known to congregate during summer months.

Useful Numbers:

MLC 01354653232 PBC 01733 566 688 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60


River Nene Waterway DOG IN A DOUBLET (DIAD) LOCK (38 of 38)

ELECTRIC GUILLOTINE GATES

Grid Ref: TL2719199294 Post Code: PE6 0RW Length: Asset Manager: Sue Cant 01536 385178 Width: 7.22m Lock Keeper: Mick Wright 07887 831883 Air Draft: 4.50m 01733 202219 EMERGENCY ACCESS From the A47 Thorney Bypass, exit at the Thorney roundabout B1040, sign posted Whittlsey. At the Dog in a Doublet bridge, turn right on to North Bank. Access to the lock car park is through the gate at the lock keepers bungalow. LOCK DETAILS

Type: Electric Guillotine Gates Land Owner: Environment Agency

Moorings: Upstream Landing Stage Downstream Landing Stage 48hr Visitor Mooring

Canoe Portage:

Local Facilities:

Small town of Whittlesey 1 mile. Boat Clubs: None

Alternative Access:

None Site History: This is a tidal lock


Lock operation by Lock Keeper or authorised EA personnel only. When leaving the site be extremely careful of traffic from the left.

Useful Numbers:

DIAD Site 01733 202219 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60

CAR PARK

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