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Derby Canal
The Derby Canal ran for 14.5 miles (23,2 km) from Sandiacre on the Erewash Canal to Swarkestone on the Trent & Mersey Canal, via the city of Derby. There two branches, to Little Eaton, and a short branch to River Derwent in Derby.
Map showing the Derby Canal
Facts & Stats
14 .5miles
(23.2km)
The length of the Derby Canal.
12 locks
There were 9 locks on the main line, 2 on the Little Eaton Branch and 1 on the branch to the River Derwent
1964
Year closed
Restoration Underway
The Derby & Sandiacre Canal Trust, formed in 1994, plans to reopen the through route from Sandiacre to Swarkestone, plus a link to Derby on a new route via a boat lift and the River Derwent. A trip boat has been launched on the River Derwent.
Waterway notes
Waterway underfunding
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Waterways Heritage at Risk
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Waterway restoration
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