🌿 Hazelford Lock L1 Leisure Mooring
River Trent | Near Newark, Nottinghamshire
📍 Location
Hazelford Lock L1 is located on a rural stretch of the non-tidal River Trent, approximately 13 miles northeast of Nottingham. The site is accessed via Staythorpe Road from the A617 at Averham, crossing the level railway and continuing to the car park near the lock. Moorings are found beyond the lock approach, across the weir footbridge and Hazelford Lock.
🚤 Mooring Details
- Site length: approximately 50 metres
- Berths: Up to 2 vessels moored against the river wall on the lock approach
- Type: Leisure mooring only (not residential)
- Access: Gated entrance; BW key required
- No public access to boats
🛠️ Facilities
- Drinking water points located on the lock approach
- Refuse disposal in the car parking area
- Toilets available in the facilities block near the lock
- Facilities block shared with waterway users; not part of mooring agreement
- Car parking: Unregulated and unsecured
- Grade: Basic
🚲 Towpath & Access
- Viewing: Accessible at any time
- Please respect the privacy of other moorers
- Access requires crossing the weir footbridge and Hazelford Lock
🏘️ Nearby Amenities
- Town: Newark-on-Trent — shops, restaurants, pubs, and services
- Rail: Bleasby Station (nearest) or Newark North Gate for broader connections
🏡 Leisure Use Only
This site is intended for leisure boat storage between trips. Weekend stays and occasional longer visits are welcome, but it is not suitable for residential use and does not have planning consent or infrastructure for long-term living.
📌 Additional Info
- What3Words: not listed
- Waterway: River Trent
- Viewing: No restrictions