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Winding Hole below Wilmcote Top Lock

 
Wilmcote, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 945 yards away.
 
Information about the place
Winding Hole below Wilmcote Top Lock is a minor waterways place on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between Featherbed Bridge No 59 (Wilmcote village on east bank) (5 furlongs and 1 lock to the northwest) and Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 (2 miles and 3 furlongs and 11 locks to the southeast).
 
It is part of Wilmcote Locks.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Featherbed Bridge No 59 is Wilmcote Top Lock No 40; ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 is Wilmcote Lock No 41; ¼ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

You may be able to wind here, but it is not a full-length winding hole, being only suitable for boats up to 50 feet long.

 
 
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 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...
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Chaleybeate Bridge No 631 mile, 2¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base2 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Royal Shakespeare Theatre3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 16 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 Lock3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 16 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 Marina3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 17 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 Wharf6 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 18 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 Bridge8 miles, ½ furlongs and 19 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 Moorings12 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 22 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
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
George Billington Lock17 miles, 4 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Hill Farm Marina3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 318 miles, ½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Turners Green Bridge No 6311 miles, 1½ furlongs and 19 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 6611 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 19 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 3510 miles, 2½ furlongs and 21 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 4713 miles, 6½ furlongs and 19 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 4615 miles, 3½ furlongs and 19 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 5114 miles, ¼ furlongs and 23 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 7615 miles, 7½ furlongs and 24 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

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Old "Valley Cruisers" Base2 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
The Old Bathing Place3 miles, 5 furlongs and 16 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 Lock3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 16 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 Lock3 miles, 7 furlongs and 17 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 Wharf6 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 18 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 Moorings12 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 22 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
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
George Billington Lock17 miles, 4 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Hill Farm Marina3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 318 miles, ½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Lock No 2110 miles, 1½ furlongs and 19 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 4615 miles, 3½ furlongs and 19 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 5114 miles, ¼ furlongs and 23 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 Wharf15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 38 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 Pontoon17 miles, 6½ 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 Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Old "Valley Cruisers" Base2 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Luddington Lock Wharf6 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
George Billington Lock17 miles, 4 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Lapworth Services10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hatton Top Lock No 4615 miles, 3½ furlongs and 19 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 5114 miles, ¼ furlongs and 23 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 Wharf12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder16 miles, ¼ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon17 miles, 6½ 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 Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 42 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

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 522 miles, 3 furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Bancroft Basin2 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon2 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Colin P Witter Lock Weir Entrance3 miles, 3 furlongs and 16 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 Place3 miles, 5 furlongs and 16 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 House4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 16 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 Entrance3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 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 Exit3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 18 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
Avon - Stour Junction4 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Avon - Stour Junction
Luddington Lock Wharf6 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
Luddington Lock Weir Exit6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Weir Exit
Binton Bridge Downstream Channel Entrance8 miles, ¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Binton Bridge Downstream Channel Entrance
Binton Bridge Upstream Channel Entrance8 miles, ¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Binton Bridge Upstream Channel Entrance
W A Cadbury Lock Weir Entrance9 miles, ½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to W A Cadbury Lock Weir Entrance

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Wilmcote Winding Hole6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Edstone Winding Hole1 mile, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Bearley Lock2 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Footbridge No 534 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole below Preston Bagot Bridge6 miles and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Dicks Lane Lock9 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Shakespeare Marina3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 17 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)

Hill Farm Marina3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Hill Farm Marina3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Barston Lane Bridge No 7615 miles, 7½ furlongs and 24 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 Wharf12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder16 miles, ¼ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon17 miles, 6½ 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 Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 42 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 Services19 miles, 2 furlongs and 42 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 Services
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