
Astwood Lock No 18
is a minor waterways place
on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) between
Hanbury Junction (Junction with Droitwich Junction Canal (Restored - Opened 1/July/2011). Hanbury Wharf) (1 mile and 5 furlongs
and 1 lock
to the southwest) and
King's Norton Junction (Junction of Stratford and Worcester and Birmingham Canals) (13 miles and 5¼ furlongs
and 40 locks
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Hanbury Junction is Astwood Lane Bridge No 40;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of King's Norton Junction is Astwood Winding Hole;
½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a lock with a rise of 7 feet.
Summerhill Farm Bridge No 38 | 6¾ furlongs | |
Astwood Bottom Lock Footbridge | 3 furlongs | |
Astwood Bottom Lock No 17 | 3 furlongs | |
Astwood Bottom Lock Narrows | 1¼ furlongs | |
Astwood Lane Bridge No 40 | ¼ furlongs | |
Astwood Lock No 18 | ||
Astwood Winding Hole | ½ furlongs | |
Astwood Lock No 19 | 1¼ furlongs | |
Astwood Lock No 20 | 2¼ furlongs | |
Astwood Lock No 21 | 2¾ furlongs | |
Astwood Top Lock No 22 | 3¼ furlongs |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Stoke Works Water Point — 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 41 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hopwood Visitor Moorings — 10 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 41 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
King's Norton Water Point — 13 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 41 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Yardley Wood Water Point — 16 miles, 2 furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Yardley Wood Water Point
Holliday Wharf — 18 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Holliday Wharf
Worcester Bar — 19 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar
Hawne Basin — 19 miles, 2 furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to New Selly Oak Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line East End ) to Somery Road Bridge, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Abandoned Line ) to Lapal Canal - New line Diverges From Original Route, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line West End ) to Coombeswood, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Hawne Basin
Cambrian Wharf Services — 19 miles, 5½ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Cambrian Wharf Services
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Boatyard — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Netherwich Basin — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Locks — 11 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Locks
Worcester Trip Boat Moorings — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Worcester Trip Boat Moorings
Holt Lock (Holt Fleet) — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock (Holt Fleet)
Lincomb Lock — 16 miles, ¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Lincomb Lock
Upper Basin Waterpoint — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to Upper Basin WaterpointNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Stoke Bottom Lock No 23 — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 41 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Worcester Bar — 19 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar
Hawne Basin — 19 miles, 2 furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to New Selly Oak Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line East End ) to Somery Road Bridge, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Abandoned Line ) to Lapal Canal - New line Diverges From Original Route, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line West End ) to Coombeswood, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Hawne Basin
Cambrian Wharf Services — 19 miles, 5½ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Cambrian Wharf Services
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Netherwich Basin — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Basin — 10 miles, 5½ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Sabrina Footbridge — 11 miles, 6½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Sabrina Footbridge
Upper Basin Waterpoint — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to Upper Basin WaterpointNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Stoke Bottom Lock No 23 — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 41 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Holliday Wharf — 18 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Holliday Wharf
Worcester Bar — 19 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar
Hawne Basin — 19 miles, 2 furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to New Selly Oak Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line East End ) to Somery Road Bridge, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Abandoned Line ) to Lapal Canal - New line Diverges From Original Route, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line West End ) to Coombeswood, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Hawne Basin
Cambrian Wharf Services — 19 miles, 5½ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Cambrian Wharf Services
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Lowesmoor Basin — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Stourport Marina — 16 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Stourport Marina
Upper Basin Waterpoint — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to Upper Basin WaterpointNearest place to turn
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Astwood Winding Hole — ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Stoke Wharf — 1 mile, 5½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Junction Winding Hole — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Junction — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Boatyard — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Boatyard — 3 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Winding Hole — 3 miles, 6½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Tibberton Winding Hole — 4 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Lock No 6 Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Lock No 6 Winding Hole
Droitwich Town Wharf — 3 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Droitwich Town Wharf
Netherwich Basin — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Winding Hole (east of Salwarpe Road Bridge) — 3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Winding Hole (east of Salwarpe Road Bridge)
Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole
Bilford Locks Winding Hole — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Bevere Lock Weir Entrance — 9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Bevere Lock Weir Entrance
Bevere Lock Weir Exit — 9 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Bevere Lock Weir Exit
Diglis Junction — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction
Holt Lock Weir Exit — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock Weir ExitNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Diglis Services — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis BasinNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hawne Basin — 19 miles, 2 furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to New Selly Oak Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line East End ) to Somery Road Bridge, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Abandoned Line ) to Lapal Canal - New line Diverges From Original Route, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line West End ) to Coombeswood, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Hawne Basin
Sherborne Wharf Services — 19 miles, 5½ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Sherborne Wharf Services
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Boatyard — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Boatyard — 3 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Stourport Marina — 16 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Stourport Marina
Stourport Upper Basin — 17 miles, 4 furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin
Upper Staircase Lock Landing Pontoon — 17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to Upper Staircase Lock Landing PontoonDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[River Severn]
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[Avon Ring]
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[Borough of Milton Keynes]
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[Lickey Incline]
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May 9, 2010 ... Complete with Lock Cottage. This is the second lock up the six lock Astwood flight on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.
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All 58 locks are in the second half of the canal, as the canal descends through ... be reached by a pleasant walk across the fields from Astwood Bottom Lock. ... the site of a experimental vertical boat lift, which proved not to be robust enough.
Nov 1, 2017 ... Our walks normally cover small sections of the towpath between Tardebigge Top Lock (No. 58) and Astwood Bottom Lock (No. 17), a distance ...
Jul 28, 2015 ... We managed to get through, and under the swing bridge, without ... Six Astwood Locks to begin with, where, at lock 18, the lock cottage has a ...
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