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Avon Lock

 
Avon Lock Cottage, King Johns Court, Tewkesbury GL20 6EG, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
 
It is part of Tewkesbury.
 

Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. There are chargeable moorings below the lock.

This is a lock with a rise of 7m.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities in Tewkesbury

 Costcutter
 Morison's
 Morrisons
 Gupshill Manor
 Hungry Horse
 Wheatpieces
 Gulf
 Ledbury Motors
 Morrisons Fuel

Amenities at other places in Tewkesbury

 M&S Simply Food at Back of Avon Footbridge
 Somerfield - Tewkesbury - Store# 3151 at Great Greyhounds Bridge
 Bell Hotel at Abbey Mill Tewkesbury
 Berkeley Arms at Back of Avon Footbridge
 Inferno Firepit Bar and Venue at King John's Bridge
 Nottingham Arms at Back of Avon Footbridge
 Olde Black Bear at King John's Bridge
 Royal Hop Pole at Mill Avon
 David Dudley at Back of Avon Footbridge
 W H Smith at Back of Avon Footbridge
 Fish & Chips at Great Greyhounds Bridge
 Cashpoint at Back of Avon Footbridge
 Cashpoint at Back of Avon Footbridge
 Cashpoint at Back of Avon Footbridge
 Cashpoint at Back of Avon Footbridge
 Lloyds Bank at Back of Avon Footbridge
 Mill Avon Holiday Park at Abbey Mill Tewkesbury
 Tewkesbury Marina Ltd at Tewkesbury Marina Entrance No 1
 Warners Retail Ltd T/A at Tewkesbury Marina Entrance No 1
 Travis Perkins at Tewkesbury Marina Bridge
 
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Navigational Notes

This lock is manned: 08:00-13:00 / 14:00-18:00. To book passage outside of these hours you will need to call 0300 111 2010 with a minimum of 24 hours notice. Electric cable across lock gates has 3.6m air draught.

 
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External websites
 Avon Navigation Trust — associated with River Avon - Warwickshire
Navigation Authority
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction

Upper Lode Lock No 55¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Lode Lock No 5
Tewkesbury Lower Lode1 mile, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Tewkesbury Lower Lode
Gloucester Dock Lock13 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Gloucester Dock Lock
Gloucester Waterways Museum Arm13 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Gloucester Waterways Museum Arm
Llanthony Road Bridge13 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Llanthony Road Bridge
Llanthony Pontoons13 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Llanthony Pontoons
Diglis Locks15 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Locks
Worcester Trip Boat Moorings16 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Worcester Trip Boat Moorings
Sellars Bridge17 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Sellars Bridge
Diglis Services16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Diglis Services
Lowesmoor Basin17 miles, 3 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Lowesmoor Basin

In the direction of Evesham Lock

Tewkesbury Services½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Bredon3 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Strensham Lock5 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Recreation Ground14 miles, ¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction

Llanthony Road Bridge13 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Llanthony Road Bridge
Sabrina Footbridge17 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Sabrina Footbridge
Sellars Bridge17 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Sellars Bridge
Diglis Basin16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Basin
Parkend Bridge19 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Parkend Bridge
Lowesmoor Basin17 miles, 3 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Lowesmoor Basin

In the direction of Evesham Lock

Tewkesbury Services½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Bridge Moorings13 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore New Bridge13 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Recreation Ground14 miles, ¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction

Upper Lode Lock Weir Entrance4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Lode Lock Weir Entrance
Upper Lode Lock Weir Exit7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Lode Lock Weir Exit
Upper Parting Junction10 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Parting Junction
Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction13 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction
Severn - Teme Junction15 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Severn - Teme Junction Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Waterways Office (South Wales and Severn Waterways) - Canal & River Trust
Over Winding Hole12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Parting Junction, then on the River Severn (Maisemore Channel - Northern Section) to Over Junction, then on the Hereford and Gloucester Canal to Over Winding Hole
Gloucester Docks13 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Gloucester Docks
Monk Meadow Dock13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Monk Meadow Dock
Diglis Locks Weir Exit15 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Locks Weir Exit
Diglis Junction16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Junction
Quedgeley Oil Depot17 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Quedgeley Oil Depot

In the direction of Evesham Lock

Avon Lock Junctiona few yards and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Abbey Mill Tewkesbury1 furlong and 1 lock away
Travel to Avon Lock Junction, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Mill Avon) to Abbey Mill Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury Marina Entrance No 24 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Nafford Lock Weir Exit No 28 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Nafford Lock Weir Entrance No 19 miles and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Lock Weir Exit No 113 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Lock Weir Entrance No 213 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Wyre Lock Weir Entrance14 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction

Lowesmoor Basin17 miles, 3 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Lowesmoor Basin

In the direction of Evesham Lock

Pershore Recreation Ground14 miles, ¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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