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Batchworth Junction

Junction with Grand Union Rickmansworth Branch. Rickmansworth Town Centre half a mile north.

Latitude: 51N38'6" Longitude: 0W28'1"Postcode: WD3 1JQ OS Grid Reference: TQ060940 Canalplan Ref: 0030

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Batchworth Junction is at the junction of the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line) with the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch)

Hemel Hempstead is on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line), 9.94 miles and 19 locks to the north. Uxbridge is on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line), 6.91 miles and 7 locks to the south. End of Rickmansworth Branch is on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Rickmansworth Branch), 0.34 miles and 1 lock to the northeast.

The nearest place in the direction of Hemel Hempstead is Batchworth Lock No 81; a distance of 0.02 miles

The nearest place in the direction of Uxbridge is Batchworth Winding Hole; a distance of 0.14 miles

The nearest place in the direction of End of Rickmansworth Branch is Batchworth Lock No 81A; a distance of 0.03 miles

Facilities: chemical toilet disposal, rubbish disposal, water point and glass recycling

Picture: Tim Lewis Taken: 22 January 2006
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View from the 'island' of the junction
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Looking at the entrance to Lock 81
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Shops
Tesco
Supermarket with canalside moorings on offside. Glass recycling at supermarket
Pubs
The White Bear
Phone: 01923 772381
Churches
Rickmansworth Our Lady of X  - Roman Catholic
Away from Br. 2nd exit at roundabout on Church St. Right at Xroads on High St to roundabout. Opp
Services: Sun 8.30am;10.30am; 6.30pm; Weekdays 9.30am;Sat 6.30pm
Distance: 1/2 mile
Contact: 01923-773387
Rickmansworth, St Mary's  - Church of England
Church St: Away from bridge. At roundabout take 2nd exit to Town Centre for 100yds
Services: 8am, 9.30am, 11am ( C of E) Methodist Worship.6.30pm
Distance: 200 yds.
Contact: Bruce Driver (CofE); Methodist-774011 (01923-772627)
Museums
Batchworth Lock Canal Centre
Small exhibition on the canal; historic boat Roger
Phone: 01923 778382
Admission: free

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