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Ladder Bridge No 129 

 
Bridge 129, Stratford-on-Avon CV47 2XL, United Kingdom (129)
 

Ladder Bridge No 129 carries the road from Leicester to Chelmsford over the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) just past the junction with The Thames and Medway Canal.

Early plans of what would become the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) were drawn up by Hugh Henshall in 1816 but problems with Oldpool Inclined plane caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1888. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Wokingham to Sumerlease canal at Horsham, the difficulty of tunneling through the Bracknell Hills caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Macclesfield instead. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Guildford never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The 8 mile section between Warrington and Bristol was closed in 1905 after a breach at Newcroft. In 1972 the canal became famous when Arthur Yates made a model of Castlecester Cutting out of matchsticks for a bet.

Information about the place
Ladder Bridge No 129 is a minor waterways place on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between Fenny Compton Wharf (3 miles and ½ furlongs to the southwest) and Old Engine House Arm Junction (5 miles and 2 furlongs and 2 locks to the northeast).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Fenny Compton Wharf is Site of Field Bridge No 130; 2¾ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Old Engine House Arm Junction is Willisons Bridge No 128; 2¼ furlongs away.

There is no access to the towpath here.

Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), piling suitable for hooks.

There is a bridge here which takes pedestrian traffic over the canal.

Old Town Bridge No 1331 mile, 6¾ furlongs
Long Spinney Bridge No 1321 mile, 3½ furlongs
Plank Footbridge No 131A 1 mile, ¼ furlongs
Griffins Bridge No 1316½ furlongs
Site of Field Bridge No 1302¾ furlongs
Ladder Bridge No 129 
Willisons Bridge No 128 2¼ furlongs
HS2 Construction Bridge2¾ furlongs
Stoneton Bridge No 1276 furlongs
Stoneton Bridge No 1261 mile, 4¾ furlongs
Stoneton Bridge No 1252 miles, 1½ furlongs
 
 
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External websites
 Oxford Canal Walk - Part One - Oxford to Thrupp - YouTube — associated with Oxford Canal
A walk along the Oxford Canal (Southern Section) from Oxford to Thrupp Wide
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Napton Junction

Marston Doles Water Point — 4 miles, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Wigrams Turn Marina — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole
Calcutt Marina — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Braunston Services — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Braunston Stop — 13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Stockton Top Marina — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
The Blue Lias Inn — 12 miles, ¼ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to The Blue Lias Inn
Kayes Arm Junction — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Kayes Arm Junction
Norton Junction Bridge No 1 — 17 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction Bridge No 1

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Fenny Compton Wharf — 3 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cropredy Marina (northern basins) — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cropredy Marina (southern basin) — 8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cropredy Services — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Sovereign Wharf — 13 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Banbury Lock No 29 — 13 miles, 7 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cherwell Street Facilities — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Napton Junction

Napton Sanitary Station — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Wigrams Turn Marina — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Marina — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Braunston Services — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Braunston Stop — 13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Norton Sanitary Station — 18 miles, ¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Bascote Bridge No 27 — 13 miles, 3 furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Bascote Bridge No 27
Radford Bottom Lock No 23 — 17 miles and 31 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Radford Bottom Lock No 23

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Fenny Compton Marina — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cropredy Marina (northern basins) — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cropredy Marina (southern basin) — 8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cropredy Services — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Sovereign Wharf — 13 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cherwell Street Facilities — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Napton Junction

Napton Sanitary Station — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Wigrams Turn Marina — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Marina — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Braunston Services — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Braunston Services
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Norton Sanitary Station — 18 miles, ¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Fosse Wharf — 16 miles, ½ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Fosse Wharf

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Fenny Compton Marina — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cropredy Marina (southern basin) — 8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cropredy Services — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Sovereign Wharf — 13 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cherwell Street Facilities — 13 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Napton Junction

Marston Doles Top Lock Winding Hole — 4 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Old Engine House Arm Junction — 5 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Old Engine House Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Old Engine House Arm Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Old Engine House Arm) to Old Engine House Winding Hole
Napton Winding Hole — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Bridge Inn Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Napton Marina — 8 miles, 2 furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Napton Junction — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole
Thick Thorne House Winding Hole — 9 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Thick Thorne House Winding Hole
Calcutt Marina — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) — 9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin)
Ventnor Marina (Sunset Basin) — 9 miles, 4½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Ventnor Marina (Sunset Basin)
Wolfamcote Winding Hole — 12 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wolfamcote Winding Hole
Braunston Turn — 13 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Fenny Compton Wharf — 3 miles, ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Fenny Compton Marina — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Clattercote Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cropredy Marina (northern basins) — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cropredy Marina (southern basin) — 8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Cropredy Services — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Nearest self-operated pump-out

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Napton Junction

Wigrams Turn Marina — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Marina — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) — 9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin)
Stockton Top Marina — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Dunchurch Pools Marina
Barby Moorings — 18 miles, ½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) to Barby Moorings
Welton Hythe Marina — 18 miles, 3 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 18 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven Marina

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Cropredy Marina (southern basin) — 8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Sovereign Wharf — 13 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Twyford Wharf — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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