Trent Lock

Trent Lock is a major waterway junction where rivers and canals meet. Trent Lock is the first lock on the Erewash Canal and a great place to spot boats. A large settlement grew around the lock because it was a busy meeting point of four waterways:

• 'Upper' River Trent
• River Soar
• Trent & Mersey Canal
• Erewash Canal

So you can understand why boaters call it 'Waters Meet'.

Things to see and do

Trent Lock is a popular spot to ride your bike, dangle a rod or take a short walk – usually up to Cranfleet Lock or Sawley Lock.

Wildlife spotting:

This spot is a mix of industrial and rural. But download a copy of our nature spotters guide and create your own nature trail.

It takes time and funding to keep Trent Lock safe and beautiful for everyone. Your support makes it possible.

Planning your visit

Pause for a chat with our friendly volunteer lock keepers, they’ll tell you more about the canal, the area and the work they do to make Trent Lock special. Repairing locks, building flower planters for wildlife, clearing fallen trees after storms – they do it all.

Getting here