Former Derby Canal, Sandiacre, Derbys.
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Former Derby Canal, Sandiacre, Derbys.
Image: © David Hallam-Jones Taken: 17 Feb 2013
The remaining easterly end of the Derby Canal at its junction with the Erewash Canal. The Sandiacre Lock and Lock Cottages lie immediately behind the photographer. This canal stump, known as the "Derby Arm Moorings", provides private moorings for 4-5 canal boats. The majority of the former Derby Canal lies beyond "Sandiacre Bottom Lock" that was previously existed on the other side of the blocked-off tunnel ahead. The Derby Canal was filled in during the late 1960s and now provides a walking & cycling trail in the Longmoor Road direction. To the right, Lock Lane passes over this bridge leading traffic onto Longmoor Road (the B6002), whereas walkers turning left quickly arrive at the rear of Lock Cottages and Sandiacre Lock itself.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.917199
Longitude
-1.285059