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Grand Union Canal: Lock 35

YOUR MISSION

Find the part of the lock in the picture. What is it for?

Location mission: You will need to visit this place
Mission cluster: A group of missions

Mission ID: 3371 Lat: 52.58227 Lng: -1.16779
Tags: countryside cycle path tow path canal cycling lock

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Completed: 14

This is a lock, a way of raising or lowering boats between different levels of water on a canal. To find out more about canals, locks, waterways and the wonderful habitats they provide for all sorts of plants and wildlife, click here.

Cycle Closer to Nature is supported by Arla's Kids Closer to Nature campaign and Sustrans. Search for this location on the National Cycle Network here.

BONUS QUESTION

How many bollards are between the two lock gates? Count on both sides and answer with a number, for example 52.

Watch out for people fishing and be VERY careful in this area to avoid the water's edge: canals are deep and very dangerous if you fall in! If the path is slippery you should get off your bike and walk to be extra safe. The path is very steep for a short while after the lock so push your bike down the hill to make sure you don’t go in the water.

Take care not to bash your head on any of the old, low bridges nearby.

Risk overall: Medium. Keep your wits about you, anything could happen.

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Rewards for this mission

Leicester Cycle Explorer

Mission points

Question points

150

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