Fuel & Utilities near Lock 81A, River Chess Lock
19 fuel & utilities businesses found near Lock 81A, River Chess Lock on the Grand Union Canal.
Near Lock 81A, River Chess Lock on the Grand Union Canal (lock 81), there are 19 fuel and utility providers. Handy for topping up diesel or gas as you work through the flight.
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Batchworth Lock Water Point
Batchworth Lock Elsan Point
Cassiobridge Water Point
Coppermill Lock Water Point
Waterway Experiences Water Point
Nash Mills Top Lock Water Point
Apsley Services Water Point
Apsley Services Elsan Point
Cowley Lock Water Point
Cowley Lock Elsan Point
Middlesex and Herts Boat Services Water Point
Middlesex and Herts Boat Services Fuel Pump
Black Horse Water Point
Middlesex and Herts Boat Services Elsan Point
Berkhamstead South Water Point
Slough Basin Water Point
Bulls Bridge Water Point
Berkhamstead Water Point
Alperton Elsan and Water Point
Fuel and utilities for canal boats
Most narrowboats run on red diesel, which you can pick up at boatyards and fuel boats along the canal network. Since the HMRC split-duty rules changed, you'll need to declare the proportion used for propulsion versus domestic use. Keep your receipts tidy.
Water points are usually free and maintained by the Canal & River Trust, but they can be busy in summer. Carry enough water to last a few days, especially on quieter stretches. Pump-out stations charge around five to ten pounds per session, and some are card-only now.
Calor gas and other bottled LPG can be harder to find on the cut, so it's worth refilling whenever you pass a supplier. Coal and solid fuel for stoves are seasonal but usually available from boatyards and chandleries between October and March.
About Lock 81A, River Chess Lock for boaters
Lock 81A, River Chess Lock (lock 81) on the Grand Union Canal is a working lock on the inland waterways network.
Nearby services can make a stop here more than just a lock passage.
Check the listings below for moorings, fuel, repairs, and other services that boaters near this lock have found useful.