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Old "Valley Cruisers" Base

 
Canal & River Trust Services, Western Road Wharf, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0AH, United Kingdom
Western Wharf Road
 
Information about the place
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base is a minor waterways place on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between Featherbed Bridge No 59 (Wilmcote village on east bank) (2 miles and 7 furlongs and 12 locks to the northwest) and Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 (1 furlong to the east).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Featherbed Bridge No 59 is Stratford Railway Bridge No 64B; ¾ furlongs away.

There is no access to the towpath here.

Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).

Facilities: chemical toilet disposal, rubbish disposal and water point.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 W H Smith
 B&Q
 Buildbase
 Travis Perkins
 Stratford-upon-Avon Station

Amenities nearby at Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52

 Boots
 Cashpoint
 B&Q
 Halfords
 Homebase
 Jewson

Amenities nearby at Stratford Railway Bridge No 64B

 Tesco
 Tesco - Stratford on Avon - Birmingham Road
 Tesco - Stratford- Upon- Avon
 Tesco Cafe Stores - Stratford-Upon-Avon
 Stratford upon Avon, Alcester Rd Morrisons
 Tesco Fuel
 Tesco Petrol Station - Stratford-Upon-Avon
 
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Additional information

The facilities are on the off-side in the middle of a permanent mooring site. There is no access off the site to the lock or towpath. There is also a toilet and and shower only for the site moorers.

The diesel pump and chandlery/shop are now permanently closed (Sep '21).

 
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External websites
 Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Walk (Southern Section) - YouTube — associated with Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section)
A walk along the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal (Southern Section) from Stratford to Kingswood Junction. The walk includes the Edstone Aqueduct (the longest canal...
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

The nearest water point is here. Others are at:

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Royal Shakespeare Theatre6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Colin P Witter Lock1 mile, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Colin P Witter Lock
Shakespeare Marina1 mile, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Shakespeare Marina
Luddington Lock Wharf3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
Binton Bridge5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Binton Bridge
Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings10 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
George Billington Lock15 miles, 2 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock
Evesham Lock19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock
Workman Gardens19 miles, 3 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Workman Gardens

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Chaleybeate Bridge No 637¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 3110 miles, 2½ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Turners Green Bridge No 6313 miles, 3½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Turners Green Bridge No 63
Rising Lane Bridge No 6613 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Rising Lane Bridge No 66
Old Warwick Road Bridge No 3512 miles, 4½ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Old Warwick Road Bridge No 35
Knowle Bottom Lock No 4716 miles, ½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Knowle Bottom Lock No 47
Hatton Top Lock No 4617 miles, 5½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Hatton Top Lock No 46

Nearest rubbish disposal

The nearest rubbish disposal is here. Others are at:

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

The Old Bathing Place1 mile, 3 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to The Old Bathing Place
Colin P Witter Lock1 mile, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Colin P Witter Lock
Weir Brake Lock1 mile, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Weir Brake Lock
Luddington Lock Wharf3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings10 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
George Billington Lock15 miles, 2 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock
Workman Gardens19 miles, 3 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Workman Gardens

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Hill Farm Marina5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 3110 miles, 2½ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Lock No 2112 miles, 3½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Lapworth Lock No 21
Hatton Top Lock No 4617 miles, 5½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Hatton Top Lock No 46
Knowle Top Lock No 5116 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 34 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Knowle Top Lock No 51
Waring's Green Wharf17 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 49 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

The nearest chemical toilet disposal is here. Others are at:

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Luddington Lock Wharf3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
George Billington Lock15 miles, 2 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock
Evesham Lock19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Lapworth Services12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hatton Top Lock No 4617 miles, 5½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Hatton Top Lock No 46
Knowle Top Lock No 5116 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 34 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Knowle Top Lock No 51
Swallow Wharf14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 49 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf17 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 49 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder18 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 49 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Bancroft Basin5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Colin P Witter Lock Weir Entrance1 mile, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Colin P Witter Lock Weir Entrance
The Old Bathing Place1 mile, 3 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to The Old Bathing Place
The Red House2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to The Red House
Weir Brake Lock Weir Entrance1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Weir Brake Lock Weir Entrance
Weir Brake Lock Weir Exit1 mile, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Weir Brake Lock Weir Exit
Avon - Stour Junction2 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Avon - Stour Junction
Luddington Lock Wharf3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
Luddington Lock Weir Exit3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Weir Exit
Binton Bridge Downstream Channel Entrance5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Binton Bridge Downstream Channel Entrance
Binton Bridge Upstream Channel Entrance5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Binton Bridge Upstream Channel Entrance
W A Cadbury Lock Weir Entrance6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to W A Cadbury Lock Weir Entrance
W A Cadbury Lock Weir Exit6 miles, 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to W A Cadbury Lock Weir Exit
Pilgrim Lock Weir Entrance8 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Pilgrim Lock Weir Entrance

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Winding Hole below Wilmcote Top Lock2 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Wilmcote Winding Hole3 miles, ½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Edstone Winding Hole4 miles, ¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Bearley Lock5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Shakespeare Marina1 mile, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Shakespeare Marina
Evesham Lock19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Hill Farm Marina5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Nearest boatyard pump-out

Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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