Branches
A map of the Leicester Section of the Grand Union Canal
The map displays a range of services available on the Leicester Section of the Grand Union Canal. Simply click the box next to any service being displayed in the Map Key on the left of your screen.
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A brief history of the Leicester Section of the Grand Union Canal
Canal Details
| Canal length : | 65.8 miles |
| Locks : | 41 |
| Boat Length : | 72ft |
| Width : | 7ft ins |
| Draught : | 4ft 5ins |
An Act was passed 1793 for the Leicester and Northampton Union Canal. The intention was to link the Soar Navigation near Leicester to the River Nene near Northampton.
For more detailed information, follow the links below: