Marston Junction
Leaving the Coventry Canal and entering the Ashby Canal at Marston Junction. Continue reading Marston Junction
Category Archives: Ashby Canal Photos
Trinity Marina at Hinckley
Trinity Marina at Hinckley on the Ashby Canal.
Continue reading Trinity Marina at Hinckley
Ashby Trip Boats at Sutton Wharf
Ashby Trip Boats at Sutton Wharf on the Ashby Canal Continue reading Ashby Trip Boats at Sutton Wharf
Sutton Wharf
Sutton Wharf on the Ashby Canal. Continue reading Sutton Wharf
Ashby Trip Boats
Trip Boats waiting at Sutton Wharf. Continue reading Ashby Trip Boats
Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth Station on the preserved Battlefield Line. Continue reading Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth
Attractive cottages at Market Bosworth. Continue reading Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth. Continue reading Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth. Continue reading Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth. Continue reading Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth. Continue reading Market Bosworth
Twenty Three Babies
Twenty three babies with just one parent present. Continue reading Twenty Three Babies
Twenty Three Babies
Just one adult visible with twenty three babies. Continue reading Twenty Three Babies
Shackerstone
Shackerstone. Continue reading Shackerstone
Shackerstone
Shackerstone. Continue reading Shackerstone
Two Thirds Milepost
Mileposts along the Ashby Canal are marked with the distance from Marston Junction (with the Coventry Canal) and the end of the navigation.
Snarestone
Snarestone village near the limit of navigation on the Ashby Canal. Continue reading Snarestone
Snarestone
Snarestone village near the limit of navigation on the Ashby Canal. Continue reading Snarestone
Ashby Canal Limit of Navigation in 2007
The limit of navigation on the Ashby Canal in 2007. Continue reading Ashby Canal Limit of Navigation in 2007
Ashby Canal Limit of Navigation in 2007
Ashby Canal Limit of Navigation in 2007. Continue reading Ashby Canal Limit of Navigation in 2007
Ashby Canal Limit of Navigation in 2010
Limit of Navigation on the Ashby Canal in 2010. Continue reading Ashby Canal Limit of Navigation in 2010
Start of Restored Section of Ashby Canal
Start of the restored section of the Ashby Canal at Donisthorpe, looking towards Moira. Continue reading Start of Restored Section of Ashby Canal
Ashby Canal Signpost
The signpost clearly points the way along the restored section to the end of the canal. Continue reading Ashby Canal Signpost
Milepost 28-2
Mileposts along the Ashby Canal show the distances to Marston Junction (28 miles) and to Moria (2 miles) at the end of the canal.
Start of Restored Section
The far end of the Ashby Canal has already been restored from near Donisthorpe to Moira. Continue reading Start of Restored Section
Bridge 73-2 on the Ashby Canal
Bridge 73-2 on the restored section of the Ashby Canal, just waiting for boats to cruise along. Continue reading Bridge 73-2 on the Ashby Canal
Furnace Bridge
Looking along the restored section of the Ashby Canal towards Furnace Bridge near Moira. Continue reading Furnace Bridge
Swing Bridge at Moira
Swing Bridge at Moira on the Ashby Canal. Continue reading Swing Bridge at Moira
Moira Furnace on the Ashby Canal
The restored furnace building at Moria on the Ashby Canal. Continue reading Moira Furnace on the Ashby Canal
Moira Canal Festival 2010
Moira Canal Festival 2010. Continue reading Moira Canal Festival 2010
Dragon’s Head at Moira Furnace
Dragon’s head on top of a pole in the car park at Moira Furnace on the restored section of the Ashby Canal. Continue reading Dragon’s Head at Moira Furnace
Moira Furnace
Boats moored outside Moira Furnace. Continue reading Moira Furnace
Moira Canal Festival 2010
Crowds at the Moira Canal Festival 2010. Continue reading Moira Canal Festival 2010
Moira Canal Festival 2010
Ashby Canal Trust stand at the Moira Canal Festival 2010. Continue reading Moira Canal Festival 2010
Moira Lock on the Ashby Canal
The new Moira Lock on the restored section of the Ashby Canal. Continue reading Moira Lock on the Ashby Canal
Moira Lock on the Ashby Canal
New Moira Lock on the restored section of the Ashby Canal. On the right of the picture the water which appears to be flowing over the weir into the canal is being back pumped from below the lock. Continue reading Moira Lock on the Ashby Canal
Weir and back pumping at Moira Lock
Immediately above the new lock on the Ashby Canal at Moira. The weir on the left takes surplus water from above the lock through the bywash to the pound below the lock. Continue reading Weir and back pumping at Moira Lock
Ground Paddle at Moira Lock
Ground paddle set into the recess above the top gates at Moira Lock so it is not fouled by the walkway when the gate is opened. Continue reading Ground Paddle at Moira Lock
Multiple Gates at Moira Lock
The Ashby Canal is considered a “narrow” canal today, that is one for narrow boats only. Indeed, the narrows at Marston Junction at the start will only allow narrowboats onto the canal. Continue reading Multiple Gates at Moira Lock
Gate Paddles on Moira Lock
The lower and intermediate gates have gate paddles at Moira Lock on the Ashby Canal. Continue reading Gate Paddles on Moira Lock
Large Double Gates at Moira Lock
Imposing large double gates at the bottom end of Moria Lock on the Ashby Canal. Continue reading Large Double Gates at Moira Lock
Marquis Bridge 73B
Marquis Bridge 73B on the restored section of the Ashby Canal. Continue reading Marquis Bridge 73B
Entrance to Bath Yard Basin
Looking into Bath Yard Basin at the end of the restored section of the Ashby Canal near Moira. Continue reading Entrance to Bath Yard Basin
Bath Yard Basin
Standing beyond the end of the restored section of the Ashby Canal, looking back into Bath Yard Basin. Continue reading Bath Yard Basin