trent lock trail map.ai - Canal & River Trust
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Trent Lock Tr<strong>ai</strong>l<strong>River</strong> Trent and Erewash <strong>Canal</strong>Stop 6Remember the wateris deep so Stay AwayFrom the Edge.Erewash <strong>Canal</strong>Stop 5Start hereNavigation InnStop 1Steamboat InnStop 4 Lock HouseStop 3Stop 2Cranfleet CutTrent & Mersey<strong>Canal</strong><strong>River</strong> Trent<strong>River</strong> Soarwww.wow4water.
Stop 1: Junction of the waterwaysTrent Lock is the first <strong>lock</strong> on the Erewash <strong>Canal</strong>. A large settlementgrew around the <strong>lock</strong> because it was a busy meeting point ofwaterways. It became known as ‘Waters Meet’ by boaters.Look at the sign in front of the footbridge and your <strong>map</strong>.Which river joins with the Erewash <strong>Canal</strong> at Trent Lock?_______________________________________________________Which river joins the <strong>River</strong> Trent? ___________________________Can you spot the life ring?Why is it dangerous to swim in a canal or river? ______________________________________________________________________Can you spot the indicator stick next to the footbridge?This shows the level of the water in the river.Tick the correct box to show where the river has risen to:green orange redStop 2: FootbridgeCan you spot:The Trent Valley S<strong>ai</strong>ling Clubhouse?Why do you think it was built on stilts?________________________________________________The r<strong>ai</strong>lway bridgeacross the <strong>River</strong> Trent?Mark it on your <strong>map</strong>.The cooling towers of theRatcliffe-on-Soar power station?The entrance to the Cranfleet Cut?(This canal was built so that boats did not haveto navigate a short dangerous stretch of the <strong>River</strong> Trent.)The orange booms across the <strong>River</strong> Trent?(These warn boaters about a weir.)www.wow4water.net
Stop 3: The Lock House and Steamboat InnCan you spot:The Lock House?This was built in 1794 as a home for the <strong>lock</strong>-keeper. His jobincluded collecting tolls from boats as they passed through the <strong>lock</strong>.The amount p<strong>ai</strong>d depended on the type and weight of cargo beingcarried.Can you spot: The small toll-house where money was collected?What is the <strong>lock</strong> house used for today?______________________________________________________________Some of its outbuildings wereused as stables and ablacksmith’s workshop.Why do you think stableswere important?_______________________________________________________What is a blacksmith and why do you think he played an importantrole at Trent Lock? ______________________________________________________________________________________________Can you spot:Steamboat Inn?This inn was built in 1791. It’s original name was the ErewashNavigation Inn.How old is the inn? _______________________________________www.wow4water.net
Stop 4: Trent LockA <strong>lock</strong> acts as st<strong>ai</strong>rs. Trent Lock allows boats to go up to theErewash <strong>Canal</strong> or down to the <strong>River</strong> Trent.Watch the boats go through but remember to Stay Away Fromthe Edge.Can you spot:The balance beams on the <strong>lock</strong> gates?The paddle gear?(This lets water flow into the <strong>lock</strong>.)The footholds?(To give a better gripwhen pushing open the gates.)The ‘Strong stream indicator’ sign?Now go back to Stop 1.Is the river level safe? _________________Stop 5: Trent Lock DockyardList three services that can be carried out at the dockyard:1. _____________________________________________2. _____________________________________________3. _____________________________________________Can you spot:The mooring rings and bollards?Why are the tops of the mooringbollards p<strong>ai</strong>nted white?__________________________________________________________www.wow4water.net
Stop 6: Erewash <strong>Canal</strong>The Erewash <strong>Canal</strong> runs for just under 19km (11¾ miles) fromLangley Mill to the <strong>River</strong> Trent here at Trent Lock.It was opened in 1779 and was used to transport coal, iron andstone.Walk along the canal. Can you spot boathouses?Choose the statement that suits you best and give a reasonfor your choice.I think a houseboat would be a good place to live because:_________________________________________________I don’t think I would enjoy living on a houseboat because:_________________________________________________Can you spot: Reeds?Why do you think the reeds are important to some animalsand birds? ______________________________________________The Erewash <strong>Canal</strong> provides a home to many different types ofwater birds.Can you spot:Coots?Mute swans?Moorhens?Mallards?List three words to describe the canal:1. _______________ 2. _______________ 3. _______________List one difference between the canal and the river:______________________________________________________Click here to check your answers.www.wow4water.net
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