Waterways > Grand Union Canal – Buckingham Arm
Grand Union Canal – Buckingham Arm
The Old Stratford Arm joins the Grand Union Canal at Cosgrove. The Buckingham Arm then joins the Old Stratford Arm and extends to the town of Buckingham.
Grand Union Canal Map – Buckingham Arm
Facts & Stats
0.2 miles
The length of the Old Stratford and Buckingham Arm that is navigable
10.7 miles
or 17km. The length of the Buckingham Arm that is no longer navigable.
1992
The year the Buckingham Canal Society was formed
Restoring the Old Stratford Arm
Leaving the Grand Union Canal at Cosgrove, a short stretch of the Old Stratford Arm is used for moorings. The aim is to restore the Old Stratford Arm and its extension, the Buckingham Arm, through to the town of Buckingham.
A Halcrow engineering study found the project to be feasible, though with significant issues to address such as crossing the A5 dual carriageway. Possible solutions have been identified. Four sites are currently being worked by Buckingham Canal Society volunteers. So far a traditional stone bridge has been restored, a lock is under restoration and a length of canal near Buckingham has been re-watered. The Society has developed partnerships with local authorities and there is increasing local public awareness.
Waterway notes
Branches
IWA Milton Keynes Branch (derelict section)
IWA Northampton Branch (navigable section)
Waterway underfunding
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