2009

SP9114 : The Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal

taken 15 years ago, near to Marsworth, Buckinghamshire, England

The Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal
The Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal
The main locations along the canal as follows:
SP9114 : Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal – Lock No 1.
SP9114 : Aylesbury Arm - Lock No 2 showing the Lock Gates of Lock No 1.
SP9114 : Aylesbury Arm - Bridge No 1 from Lock No 2.
SP9114 : Aylesbury Arm – Marsworth Lock (No 3).
SP9114 : Aylesbury Arm - Black Jacks Lock (No 4).
SP9114 : Aylesbury Arm – Lock No 5 - Looking East.
SP9114 : Aylesbury Arm - Top Gate on Dixon's Gap Lock (No 6).
SP9014 : Aylesbury Arm - Canal Bridge No 2 - Dixon's Gap Bridge.
SP9014 : Aylesbury Arm: Lock No 7.
SP9014 : Aylesbury Arm: Wilstone Lock (No 8).
SP9014 : Aylesbury Arm: Wilstone Bridge (No 3).
SP9014 : Aylesbury Arm: Wooden Footbridge over Canal (Bridge No 4).
SP9014 : Aylesbury Arm: Gudgeon Stream Lock (No 9).
SP9014 : Aylesbury Arm: Gudgeon Stream Bridge (No 5).
SP8914 : Aylesbury Arm: Bridge No 6.
SP8914 : Aylesbury Arm: Puttenham Top Lock (No 10).
SP8814 : Puttenham Bottom Lock – Lock 11 on the Aylesbury Arm.
SP8814 : Bridge 7, Aylesbury Arm, Grand Union Canal.
SP8814 : Canal Barges on the Aylesbury Arm at Bates Boatyard.
SP8713 : Aylesbury Arm: Bridge No 8.
SP8713 : Aylesbury Arm: Buckland Lock (No 12).
SP8713 : Aylesbury Arm: Red House Lock (No 13).
SP8713 : Aylesbury Arm: Red House Bridge (No 9).
SP8714 : Sidespill Weir at Merrymead Farm Winding Hole on the Aylesbury Arm Canal.
SP8614 : Aylesbury Arm: Bridge No 10.
SP8514 : Aylesbury Arm: Bridge No 11.
SP8514 : Aylesbury Arm: Approaching Bridge 12.
SP8514 : Aylesbury Arm: Canal Bridge No 13.
SP8414 : Aylesbury Arm: Bridge No 14.
SP8414 : Aylesbury Arm: Broughton Lock (No 14).
SP8414 : Aylesbury Arm: Broughton Lane crosses the Canal (Bridge No 15).
SP8314 : Aylesbury Arm: Bridge No 16.
SP8314 : Aylesbury Arm: Oakfield Road crosses the Canal.
SP8313 : Aylesbury Arm: Lock No 15.
SP8213 : Aylesbury Arm: Hills and Partridges Lock (No 16).
SP8213 : Aylesbury Arm: Park Street crosses the Canal (Bridge No 17).
SP8213 : Aylesbury Arm: The High Street crosses the Canal (Bridge No 18).
SP8213 : Aylesbury Arm: Highbridge (Footbridge over the Canal).
SP8213 : Aylesbury Arm: The Aylesbury Canal Basin.
SP8213 : Aylesbury Arm: Terminal Weir.

See SP8414 : Passing through Lock 14 (1) On the way from Bridge No 14 for a series of pictures showing how a narrowboat passes through a typical Aylesbury Arm Lock.
The Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal

The Aylesbury Arm is a branch of the Grand Union Canal (originally the Grand Junction Canal) and the Act authorizing its construction was passed in 1794, and there were plans (never implemented) to extend the Arm to the River Thames at Abingdon. Construction started in 1811 and it was opened in 1815, and has been open ever since. It was used to ship grain, coal, timber and building materials until the 1960's. It is now provides a pleasant route through the Aylesbury Vale and is much used for walking, boating and fishing. There is also a working boatyard.
The Arm is 6¼ miles long, has 16 locks and rises 95 feet between Aylesbury and Marsworth. Unlike the Grand Junction Canal and the nearby Wendover Arm, which weave across the countryside making the most of the contours, the Aylesbury Arm is remarkably straight, reflecting the level nature of the Vale of Aylesbury. The locks will only take a single narrowboat, in contrast to the main canal, which will take two – or one full width barge.


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This photo is linked from: Other Photos: · Bridge 7, Aylesbury Arm, Grand Union Canal · Puttenham Bottom Lock – Lock 11 on the Aylesbury Arm · Aylesbury Arm – Reeds along the towpath partially conceal the Winding Hole · Reed-lined Towpath on the Aylesbury Arm · Sidespill Weir at Merrymead Farm Winding Hole on the Aylesbury Arm Canal · Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal – Lock No 1 · The Entry to the Aylesbury Arm with Marsworth Pound beyond · Aylesbury Arm - Looking into Lock No 2 from Lock No 1 · Aylesbury Arm - Lock No 2 showing the Lock Gates of Lock No 1 · Aylesbury Arm - Lock No 2 Bottom Gates · Aylesbury Arm - Bridge No 1 from Lock No 2 · Aylesbury Arm - Looking towards Lock No 3 from Bridge No 1 · Aylesbury Arm – Marsworth Lock (No 3) · Aylesbury Arm – Marsworth Lock (No 3) looking towards Bridge No 1 · Aylesbury Arm – Towpath beyond Lock No 3 · Aylesbury Arm – Black Jack's Lock (No 4) and Canal-side House · Aylesbury Arm - Black Jacks Lock (No 4) · Aylesbury Arm - Looking along the canal from Black Jacks Lock (No 4) · Aylesbury Arm – Lock No 5 - Looking East · Aylesbury Arm – A Canal Side Seat at Lock No 5 · Aylesbury Arm – Lock No 5 looking towards Lock No 6 · Aylesbury Arm: Dixon's Gap Lock (No 6) from Bridge No 2 looking towards Lock No 5 · Aylesbury Arm - Top Gate on Dixon's Gap Lock (No 6) · Aylesbury Arm - Canal Bridge No 2 - Dixon's Gap Bridge · Aylesbury Arm - Skew Brickwork on Dixon's Gap Bridge · Aylesbury Arm: Fishing in the Canal · Aylesbury Arm: The Reeds have been cleared to facilitate fishing · Aylesbury Arm: The Reed-flanked Towpath and a Glimpse of the Canal · Aylesbury Arm: Bridge No 11 · Aylesbury Arm: Approaching Bridge 12 · Aylesbury Arm: The Canal - Looking back towards the bungalow · Aylesbury Arm: The Towpath approaching Bridge No 10 · Canal and Reservoir Information – Tring Area · Aylesbury Arm: Terminal Weir · Aylesbury Arm: The Aylesbury Canal Basin · Aylesbury Arm: Highbridge (Footbridge over the Canal) · Aylesbury Arm: The High Street crosses the Canal (Bridge No 18) · Aylesbury Arm: Park Street crosses the Canal (Bridge No 17) · Aylesbury Arm: Hills and Partridges Lock (No 16) · Aylesbury Arm: Lock No 15 · Aylesbury Arm: Oakfield Road crosses the Canal · Aylesbury Arm: Bridge No 16 · Aylesbury Arm: Broughton Lane crosses the Canal (Bridge No 15) · Aylesbury Arm: Broughton Lock (No 14) · Aylesbury Arm: Bridge No 14 · Aylesbury Arm: Bridge No 10 · Aylesbury Arm: Red House Bridge (No 9) · Aylesbury Arm: Red House Lock (No 13) · Aylesbury Arm: Buckland Lock (No 12) · Aylesbury Arm: Bridge No 8 · Aylesbury Arm: Puttenham Top Lock (No 10) · Aylesbury Arm: Bridge No 6 · Aylesbury Arm: Gudgeon Stream Bridge (No 5) · Aylesbury Arm: Gudgeon Stream Lock (No 9) · Aylesbury Arm: Wooden Footbridge over Canal (Bridge No 4) · Aylesbury Arm: Wilstone Bridge (No 3) · Aylesbury Arm: Wilstone Lock (No 8) · Aylesbury Arm: Lock No 7 · Aylesbury Arm: Canal Bridge No 13 · The Marsworth Flight of Locks, Grand Union Canal (for Information) · The Junction, Grand Union Canal, Marsworth · Passing through Lock 14 (1) On the way from Bridge No 14 · Passing through Lock 14 (17) On the way to Bridge 16 · Passing through Lock 14 (16) Leaving Bridge 15 · Passing through Lock 14 (15) Passing under Bridge 15 · Passing through Lock 14 (14) Leaving the lock and under Bridge 15 · Passing through Lock 14 (13) Starting to leave Lock 14 · Passing through Lock 14 (12) Opening the bottom gate · Passing through Lock 14 (11) Going down · Passing through Lock 14 (10) Emptying the lock · Passing through Lock 14 (9) Opening the paddle on the bottom gate · Passing through Lock 14 (8) Dropping the paddle on the top gate · Passing through Lock 14 (7) Entering Lock 14 · Passing through Lock 14 (6) Entering Lock 14 · Passing through Lock 14 (5) Filling Lock 14 · Passing through Lock 14 (4) The narrowboat is moored · Passing through Lock 14 (3) Preparing to moor the narrowboat · Passing through Lock 14 (2) Approaching Lock 14 · A general view of the Junction on the Grand Union Canal at Marsworth · Looking across the Junction towards the Aylesbury Arm · Aylesbury Arm – Damage to Dixon's Gap Bridge after accident · Aylesbury Arm – Hump-backed Bridge (No.3) at Wilstone · This Stretch Limo has got the Hump · Canal Barges on the Aylesbury Canal at Wilstone ·
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SP9114, 323 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Chris Reynolds   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 5 March, 2009   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 31 March, 2009
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OSGB36: geotagged! SP 917 143 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:49.2155N 0:40.2418W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SP 917 143
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