Queens Head Visitor Moorings 
Queen's Head Inn, Sugarbrook Lane, Stoke Pound, B60 3AY, United Kingdom
Queens Head Visitor Moorings is on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) three miles from Horsham.
Early plans for the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) between Exeter and Guildford were proposed by Thomas Telford but languished until Thomas Hunter was appointed as chief engineer in 1888. Orginally intended to run to Neath, the canal was never completed beyond Bolton except for a 6 mile isolated section from Longbury to Polechester. Expectations for coal traffic to Doncaster never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) was closed in 1888 when Southstone Tunnel collapsed. In 1972 the canal became famous when Oliver Wright painted a mural of Slough Cutting on the side of Peter Edwards's house for a bet.
Queens Head Visitor Moorings
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) (4 miles and 1½ furlongs
and 12 locks
to the southwest) and
King's Norton Junction (Junction of Stratford and Worcester and Birmingham Canals) (11 miles and 1 furlong
and 30 locks
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Hanbury Junction is The Queens Head PH (Stoke Pound) (Canalside);
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of King's Norton Junction is Tardebigge Bottom Lock No 29;
1 furlong
away.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), mooring rings or bollards are available. Opposite the pub - which does play music all day on speakers in it's beer garden.
| Stoke Prior Lock No 27 | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Thomson's Bridge No 47 | 1 furlong | |
| Stoke Prior Top Lock No 28 | 1 furlong | |
| Stoke Pound Bridge No 48 | ¼ furlongs | |
The Queens Head PH (Stoke Pound)  | a few yards | |
| Queens Head Visitor Moorings | ||
| Tardebigge Bottom Lock No 29 | 1 furlong | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 30 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Stoke Court Bridge No 49 | 2 furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 31 | 2 furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 32 | 2½ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Cashpoint
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc 242Amenities nearby at Tardebigge Bottom Lock No 29
Aldi Morison's Morrisons Morrisons - Unnamed road Stoke Heath - Shropshire Cashpoint Morrisons Fuel
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Nearest water point
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hopwood Visitor Moorings — 7 miles, 7 furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
King's Norton Water Point — 11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Yardley Wood Water Point — 13 miles, 5½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Yardley Wood Water Point
Holliday Wharf — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 30 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 — 16 miles, 5 furlongs and 30 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 — 16 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 30 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 — 17 miles, 1 furlong and 30 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
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 17 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Waring's Green Wharf — 18 miles, 6½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Stoke Works Water Point — 1 mile, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Boatyard — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 4½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Netherwich Basin — 6 miles 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 Netherwich Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Locks — 13 miles, 5½ furlongs and 28 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 — 14 miles, 1 furlong and 28 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) — 14 miles, 3½ furlongs and 28 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 — 18 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 29 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 LockNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Worcester Bar — 16 miles, 5 furlongs and 30 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 — 16 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 30 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 — 17 miles, 1 furlong and 30 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
Waring's Green Wharf — 18 miles, 6½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Farmers Bridge Lock No 8 — 17 miles, 4½ furlongs and 37 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 Farmers Bridge Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Farmers Bridge Lock No 8
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Stoke Bottom Lock No 23 — 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 4½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Netherwich Basin — 6 miles 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 Netherwich Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Basin — 13 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Sabrina Footbridge — 14 miles, 3 furlongs and 28 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 FootbridgeNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Holliday Wharf — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 30 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 — 16 miles, 5 furlongs and 30 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 — 16 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 30 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 — 17 miles, 1 furlong and 30 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
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 17 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Waring's Green Wharf — 18 miles, 6½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Stoke Bottom Lock No 23 — 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 4½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Lowesmoor Basin — 12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Stourport Marina — 19 miles, ½ furlongs and 30 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 MarinaNearest place to turn
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 2 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Old Wharf — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Scarfield Hill Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 2½ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Crown Meadow Arm — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Stoke Wharf — 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Astwood Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Junction Winding Hole — 4 miles and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Junction — 4 miles, 1½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Boatyard — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Boatyard — 6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Tibberton Winding Hole — 7 miles, 2½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 4½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Lock No 6 Winding Hole — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Lock No 6 Winding Hole
Droitwich Town Wharf — 5 miles, 6 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 Droitwich Town Wharf
Netherwich Basin — 6 miles 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 Netherwich Basin
Winding Hole (east of Salwarpe Road Bridge) — 6 miles, 1½ 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 Winding Hole (east of Salwarpe Road Bridge)
Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole — 8 miles, 6¼ 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 Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole
Bilford Locks Winding Hole — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 21 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis BasinNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 4½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Diglis Services — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis BasinNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hawne Basin — 16 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 30 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 — 17 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 30 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
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 17 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Waring's Green Wharf — 18 miles, 6½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Withymoor Island Service Wharf — 19 miles, 6½ furlongs and 30 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 Withymoor Island Service Wharf
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Boatyard — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Boatyard — 6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Stourport Marina — 19 miles, ½ furlongs and 30 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 MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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