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Norton Junction, looking north
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6065
Opened on 9th August 1814, as the junction between the Grand Union Canal [later... (more)
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The Grand Union Canal - Leicester section, between bridges 2 and 3
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5966
Opened on 9th August 1814 as the Grand Union Canal, between Foxton and Norton... (more)
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Bridge 37, from the south
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6180
Carrying the South Kilworth Road over the Leicester section on the Grand Union... (more)
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Between bridges 12 and 13 on the Leicester section
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5973
The canal now known as the Grand Union Canal - Leicester section opened in 1814... (more)
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![SP5966 : Ball's Bridge [No 3], from the south by Christine Johnstone](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/53/77/5537724_aec65028_120x120.jpg)
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Ball's Bridge [No 3], from the south
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5966
An accommodation bridge on the Grand Union Canal - Leicester section [opened in... (more)
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![SP7089 : Clarkes bridge [No 5], from the east by Christine Johnstone](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/27/5552759_ae1d7e37_120x120.jpg)
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Clarkes bridge [No 5], from the east
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7089
Carrying a bridleway over the Market Harborough Arm of the Grand Union Canal.... (more)
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Sheep pastures near Watford Gap
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5969
On the west bank of the Grand Union Canal - Leicester section [formerly the Old... (more)
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![SP7290 : Gallows Hill Bridge [No 8] and a pipe bridge by Christine Johnstone](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/32/5553248_ec3ad99b_120x120.jpg)
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Gallows Hill Bridge [No 8] and a pipe bridge
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7290
Gallows Hill Bridge carries the B6047 [formerly the A6] over the Market... (more)
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![SP6989 : Black Horse Bridge [No 3], from the south-east by Christine Johnstone](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/36/5553684_363dfa46_120x120.jpg)
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Black Horse Bridge [No 3], from the south-east
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6989
Carrying Foxton's Main Street over the Market Harborough Arm of the Grand... (more)
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![SP7288 : Uncle Tom's Bridge [No 12], from the south-west by Christine Johnstone](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/32/5553240_e54bd193_120x120.jpg)
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Uncle Tom's Bridge [No 12], from the south-west
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7288
Carrying the former A6 [now the B6047] over the Market Harborough Arm [Leicester... (more)
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![SP7389 : Sedgley's Bridge [No 9], from the south-west by Christine Johnstone](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/27/5552790_6a13caa4_120x120.jpg)
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Sedgley's Bridge [No 9], from the south-west
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7389
Once also known as Wilford Bridge. Carrying a public footpath over the Market... (more)
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Union Wharf, near dusk
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7287
When it was called Market Harborough Basin, it was lined with wharves and timber... (more)
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26 miles to Leicester
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6179
Grand Junction Canal Co milepost on the Leicester section of the Grand Union... (more)
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![SP6692 : Grand Union Canal [Leicester section], S.E. from Saddington Tunnel by Christine Johnstone](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/93/5559384_b4484de0_120x120.jpg)
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Grand Union Canal [Leicester section], S.E. from Saddington Tunnel
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6692
This part of the canal opened in 1797.
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![SP6396 : Wain Bridge [no 81], from the east by Christine Johnstone](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/92/5559249_95cc8a3c_120x120.jpg)
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Wain Bridge [no 81], from the east
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6396
Carrying the road from Wigston to Fleckney over the Leicester section of the... (more)
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Feeder channel from Saddington Reservoir
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6792
On the Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal, between bridges 71 and 72. In... (more)
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Bridge No 14, from the south-east
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7288
Carrying a public footpath across the Market Harborough Arm. According to a... (more)
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![SP7288 : Turnover Bridge [No 13], from the south by Christine Johnstone](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/27/5552795_bf488c70_120x120.jpg)
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Turnover Bridge [No 13], from the south
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7288
Where the canal towpath changes sides.
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The Welford Arm, Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6382
Looking north between bridges 2 and 1. The Welford Arm opened in November 1814,... (more)
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Bridge 20, from the south
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6074
Carrying the Yelvertoft - West Haddon road over the Leicester section of the... (more)
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![SP5598 : Reeds hiding the towpath, south of Gee's Lock [no 36] by Christine Johnstone](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/15/75/6157565_b8c63316_120x120.jpg)
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Reeds hiding the towpath, south of Gee's Lock [no 36]
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5598
On the Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal, near Glen Parva.
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![SP5969 : Ashby's Bridge [No 7], from the south-west by Christine Johnstone](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/56/37/5563705_2c5580fb_120x120.jpg)
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Ashby's Bridge [No 7], from the south-west
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5969
An accommodation bridge on the Grand Union Canal [Leicester section].
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![SP6074 : Bridge 20, Grand Union Canal [Leicester section] by Christine Johnstone](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/56/31/5563113_f624d2ca_120x120.jpg)
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Bridge 20, Grand Union Canal [Leicester section]
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6074
From the south. Carrying the Yelvertoft - West Haddon road.
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Bridge No 30, from the north
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6177
Carrying the Welford - Yelvertoft bridleway over the Leicester section of the... (more)
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![SP6177 : East bank, Grand Union Canal [Leicester section] by Christine Johnstone](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/56/30/5563070_e4573dd2_120x120.jpg)
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East bank, Grand Union Canal [Leicester section]
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6177
Between bridges 30 and 31. The wooded Hemplow Hills are on the horizon. The near... (more)
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![SP6178 : Grand Union Canal [Leicester section] near Park Farm by Christine Johnstone](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/56/30/5563064_0fa575d4_120x120.jpg)
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Grand Union Canal [Leicester section] near Park Farm
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6178
Looking south-east towards Bridge 32.
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Hard edge, soft edge, below Hemplow Hills
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6179
The Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal, between bridges 34 and 33.
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![SP6179 : Grand Union Canal [Leicester section], looking south-west by Christine Johnstone](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/56/28/5562821_2ff9c19b_120x120.jpg)
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Grand Union Canal [Leicester section], looking south-west
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6179
Between bridges 34 and 33.
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Bridge No 39, from the north-west
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6281
Carrying a bridleway over the Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal.
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Grand Union Canal, south from Welford Junction
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6282
The straight section leading to the aqueduct over the River Avon.
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Bridge 52, from the west
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6687
Carrying the Laughton - Theddingworth road over the Grand Union Canal [Leicester section].
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The canal south-east from Smeeton aqueduct
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6792
The aqueduct carries the Grand Union canal [Leicester section] over the Moseley stream.
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![SP6692 : Smeeton Road Bridge [no 72], from the north-west by Christine Johnstone](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/93/5559390_bbd39363_120x120.jpg)
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Smeeton Road Bridge [no 72], from the north-west
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6692
Carrying the Saddington - Smeeton Westerby road over the Leicester section of... (more)
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![SP6593 : Fleckney Bridge [no 73], from the north by Christine Johnstone](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/93/5559369_27476f98_120x120.jpg)
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Fleckney Bridge [no 73], from the north
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6593
Carrying the bridleway from Fleckney to Smeeton Westerby over the Leicester... (more)
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![SP6594 : Ross Bridge [no 74], from the north by Christine Johnstone](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/93/5559342_5b4ff847_120x120.jpg)
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Ross Bridge [no 74], from the north
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6594
An accommodation bridge on the Grand Union Canal [Leicester section].
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![SP6694 : Pound between Locks 20 and 19, Grand Union Canal [Leicester section] by Christine Johnstone](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/93/5559340_6e30abb9_120x120.jpg)
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Pound between Locks 20 and 19, Grand Union Canal [Leicester section]
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6694
In the foreground, the bywash for Taylor's Turnover Lock [no 20]. The lock... (more)
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![SP6196 : Grand Union Canal [Leicester section], looking west by Christine Johnstone](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/93/5559313_2af07590_120x120.jpg)
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Grand Union Canal [Leicester section], looking west
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6196
Between Ellis's Bridge [no 86] and Kilby Bridge [no 87]. Ellis's... (more)
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The Grand Union Canal above Bumblebee Lock and Tythorn Bridge
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6196
A boat crew are opening the bottom gates of the lock.
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![SP6496 : High Bridge [no 79], from the north by Christine Johnstone](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/92/5559245_1172d8f8_120x120.jpg)
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High Bridge [no 79], from the north
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6496
Once providing access to Wistow Park, across the Leicester section of the Grand... (more)
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Canal towpath between Pywell's Lock and Crane's Lock
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6595
On the Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal.
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Site of a former bridge, Market Harborough Arm
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6990
According to a guide printed in 1970, these narrows are the site of Bridge No 1,... (more)
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Market Harborough Arm, between bridges 6 and 5
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7089
Looking west. The towpath is behind the rushes.
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The Market Harborough Arm, between bridges 9 and 8
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7389
Looking north-west.
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Market Harborough Arm, between bridges 12 and 11
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7288
Looking north-east.
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Market Harborough Arm, looking north
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7288
Between bridges 13 and 12, near Hillcrest Farm.
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The site of the original Bridge 15, Market Harborough Arm
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7287
Bridge 15 was built for access to the grounds of Stone House, formerly the home... (more)
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![SP7189 : Johnsons Bridge [No 7], from the east by Christine Johnstone](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/55/27/5552771_da5d399e_120x120.jpg)
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Johnsons Bridge [No 7], from the east
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7189
An accommodation bridge on the Market Harborough Arm.
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Looking west on the Market Harborough Arm, near Foxton
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7089
Between bridges 5 and 6.
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Bridge No 57, from the north-east
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6888
Carrying the Lubenham - Gumley road over the Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal.
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Bridge 55, from the north-east
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6787
An accommodation bridge on the Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal.
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