Winding Hole below Preston Bagot Bridge
Warwick Road, Stratford-on-Avon B95 5DZ, United Kingdom
Winding Hole below Preston Bagot Bridge is on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) just past the junction with The River Mersey.
The Act of Parliament for the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) was passed on January 1 1888 after extensive lobbying by John Longbotham. Expectations for pottery traffic to Aberdeen were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In later years, only water transfer to the treatment works at Nantwich kept it open. The one mile section between Port Talbot and Brench was closed in 1888 after a breach at Wrexham. In his autobiography Peter Smith writes of his experiences as a boatman in the 1960s
Winding Hole below Preston Bagot Bridge
is a minor waterways place
on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between
Yarningale Aqueduct (7¾ furlongs
and 5 locks
to the northeast) and
Edstone Aqueduct (southern end) (3 miles and 3 furlongs
and 1 lock
to the southwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Yarningale Aqueduct is Preston Bagot Bridge No 48;
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Edstone Aqueduct (southern end) is Footbridge No 49;
3¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
You can wind here.
| Preston Bagot Middle Lock No 37 | 2½ furlongs | |
| Preston Bagot Bottom Lock No 38 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Preston Bagot Bridge No 47 | 1 furlong | |
| Warwick Road Bridge (A4189) No 47A | ½ furlongs | |
| Preston Bagot Bridge No 48 | ½ furlongs | |
| Winding Hole below Preston Bagot Bridge | ||
| Footbridge No 49 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Preston Hill Farm Bridge No 50 | 1 mile, 1 furlong | |
| Green Lane Bridge No 51 | 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs | |
| Footbridge No 52 | 1 mile, 5½ furlongs | |
| Winding Hole above Footbridge No 53 | 1 mile, 6½ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Crabmill
- 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...
Mouseover for more information or show routes to facility
Nearest water point
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Hill Farm Marina — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Chaleybeate Bridge No 63 — 7 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base — 8 miles, 2 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Royal Shakespeare Theatre — 9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 18 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 Lock — 9 miles, 3 furlongs and 18 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 Marina — 9 miles, 5½ furlongs and 19 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 Wharf — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 20 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 Bridge — 14 miles, ½ furlongs and 21 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 Moorings — 18 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 24 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
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 31 — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 4 miles, ¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Turners Green Bridge No 63 — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs and 17 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 66 — 5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 17 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 35 — 4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 19 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 47 — 7 miles, 6½ furlongs and 17 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 46 — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 17 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 51 — 8 miles, ¼ furlongs and 21 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
Barston Lane Bridge No 76 — 9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 22 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 Barston Lane Bridge No 76
Swallow Wharf — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green WharfNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Hill Farm Marina — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base — 8 miles, 2 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
The Old Bathing Place — 9 miles, 5 furlongs and 18 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 Lock — 9 miles, 3 furlongs and 18 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 Lock — 9 miles, 7 furlongs and 19 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 Wharf — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 20 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 Moorings — 18 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 24 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
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 31 — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Lock No 21 — 4 miles, 1½ furlongs and 17 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 46 — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 17 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 51 — 8 miles, ¼ furlongs and 21 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 Wharf — 9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon — 11 miles, 6½ furlongs and 38 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon
Radford Bottom Lock No 23 — 17 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 40 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Radford Bottom Lock No 23Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base — 8 miles, 2 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Luddington Lock Wharf — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 4 miles, ¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hatton Top Lock No 46 — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 17 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 51 — 8 miles, ¼ furlongs and 21 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 Wharf — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon — 11 miles, 6½ furlongs and 38 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 40 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base
Fosse Wharf — 18 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 43 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Fosse WharfNearest place to turn
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Winding Hole above Footbridge No 53 — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Winding Hole above Bearley Lock — 3 miles away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Edstone Winding Hole — 4 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Wilmcote Winding Hole — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Winding Hole below Wilmcote Top Lock — 6 miles and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 — 8 miles, 3 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Bancroft Basin — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Colin P Witter Lock Weir Entrance — 9 miles, 3 furlongs and 18 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 Place — 9 miles, 5 furlongs and 18 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 House — 10 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 18 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 Entrance — 9 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 19 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 Exit — 9 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 20 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
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Dicks Lane Lock — 3 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Kingswood Junction (south) — 4 miles, 1 furlong and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Kingswood Junction — 4 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 17 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
Kingswood Junction (north) — 4 miles, 2 furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Kingswood Junction (north)
Heronfield Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 2 furlongs and 17 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 Heronfield Bridge Winding Hole
Winding Hole below Knowle Bottom Lock — 7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 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 Winding Hole below Knowle Bottom Lock
Hatton Winding Hole — 8 miles, 7 furlongs and 17 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 Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Hill Farm Marina — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Shakespeare Marina — 9 miles, 5½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Shakespeare Marina
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 4 miles, ¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Hill Farm Marina — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Barston Lane Bridge No 76 — 9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 22 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 Barston Lane Bridge No 76
Swallow Wharf — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon — 11 miles, 6½ furlongs and 38 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 40 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base
Delta Marine Services — 13 miles, 2 furlongs and 40 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Delta Marine ServicesDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
There is no page on Wikipedia called “Winding Hole below Preston Bagot Bridge”