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IWA Branch
Nottingham & Derbyshire
Navigation Authority
British Waterways, The Kiln, Mather Rd, Newark, NG24 1FB. T: 01636 704481, F: 01535 705584
enquiries.hq@britishwaterways.co.uk
www.britishwaterways.co.uk
This canal runs from the Grand Union Canal at Trent
Lock to Langley
Mill.
River Trent to Langley Mills comprises of 15 locks over 11.5 miles or 18.5 km.
River Trent to Tamworth Road Bridge
|
Length |
Beam |
Height |
Draught |
|
72ft |
10ft 6in |
7ft 4in |
3ft |
|
21.94m |
3.2m |
2.23m |
0.91m |
Tamworth Road Bridge to Langley Mill
|
Length |
Beam |
Height |
Draught |
|
72ft |
10ft 6in |
6ft |
3ft |
|
21.94m |
3.2m |
1.82m |
0.91m |
Boaters' Services
Hire Boat Companies
Thompsons Boat Company
336 Bennett Street, Long Eaton, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 4JD
Tel: 0115 9725373
Historical Information
This canal was built to carry coal from the Erewash Valley. It was bought
by the Grand Union in 1932 but fell into disuse after the war.
Further Information
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