Edstone Aqueduct (southern end)
Salters Lane, Bearley B95 6DW, United Kingdom
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
Edstone Aqueduct (southern end)
is a major waterways place
on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between
Yarningale Aqueduct (4 miles and 2¾ furlongs
and 6 locks
to the northeast) and
Featherbed Bridge No 59 (Wilmcote village on east bank) (2 miles
to the south).
The nearest place in the direction of Yarningale Aqueduct is Edstone Aqueduct (northern end);
¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Featherbed Bridge No 59 is Edstone Footbridge No 57;
2 furlongs
away.
There is access (via steps) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Changeline Footbridge No 55 | 5 furlongs | |
| Farm Bridge No 56 | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Winding Hole above Bearley Lock | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Bearley Lock No 39 | 2½ furlongs | |
| Edstone Aqueduct (northern end) | ¾ furlongs | |
| Edstone Aqueduct (southern end) | ||
| Edstone Footbridge No 57 | 2 furlongs | |
| Edstone Winding Hole | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Field Bridge No 58 | 1 mile, 1½ furlongs | |
| Wilmcote Winding Hole | 1 mile, 6½ furlongs | |
Featherbed Bridge No 59  | 2 miles | |
Amenities nearby at Edstone Footbridge No 57
Golden Cross
Countrywide Autogas
Bearley Station
Bus stop (Railway Station)
Bus stop (Railway Station)
There is parking for several cars at the bottom of the steps up to the aqueduct
- Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Walk (Northern Section) — associated with Stratford-on-Avon Canal
- A walk along the Northern Section of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal from Kingswood Junction in Warwickshire to Kings Norton Junction in south Birmingham.
- Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Walk (Southern Section) — associated with Stratford-on-Avon Canal
- A walk along the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal (Southern Section) from Stratford to Kingswood Junction.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Chaleybeate Bridge No 63 — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Royal Shakespeare Theatre — 5 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 17 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 — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 17 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 — 6 miles, 2½ furlongs and 18 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 — 8 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 Luddington Lock Wharf
Binton Bridge — 10 miles, 5½ furlongs and 20 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 — 15 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 23 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)
Hill Farm Marina — 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 31 — 5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Turners Green Bridge No 63 — 8 miles, 4½ furlongs and 18 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 — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 18 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 — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 20 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 — 11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 18 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 — 12 miles, 6½ furlongs and 18 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 — 11 miles, 3¼ 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 Knowle Top Lock No 51
Barston Lane Bridge No 76 — 13 miles, 2½ 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 Barston Lane Bridge No 76
Swallow Wharf — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 37 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 37 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
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
The Old Bathing Place — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 17 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 — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 17 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 — 6 miles, 4 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
Luddington Lock Wharf — 8 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 Luddington Lock Wharf
Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 23 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)
Hill Farm Marina — 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 31 — 5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Lock No 21 — 7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Lapworth Lock No 21
Hatton Yard — 13 miles, ½ 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 Hatton Yard
Henwood Mill Winding Hole — 13 miles, 5¾ 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 Henwood Mill Winding Hole
Waring's Green Wharf — 12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 37 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 — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 39 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 PontoonNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Luddington Lock Wharf — 8 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 Luddington Lock Wharf
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hatton Top Lock No 46 — 12 miles, 6½ furlongs and 18 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 — 11 miles, 3¼ 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 Knowle Top Lock No 51
Swallow Wharf — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 37 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 37 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 13 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 37 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 — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 39 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 — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 41 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 BaseNearest place to turn
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Edstone Winding Hole — 6¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Wilmcote Winding Hole — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Winding Hole below Wilmcote Top Lock — 2 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 — 5 miles and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Bancroft Basin — 5 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon — 5 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Colin P Witter Lock Weir Entrance — 6 miles and 17 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 — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 17 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 — 7 miles, ¾ furlongs and 17 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 — 6 miles, 3¼ 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 Entrance
Weir Brake Lock Weir Exit — 6 miles, 4¼ 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 Exit
Avon - Stour Junction — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 19 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 Wharf — 8 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 Luddington Lock Wharf
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Bearley Lock — 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Footbridge No 53 — 1 mile, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole below Preston Bagot Bridge — 3 miles, 3 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Dicks Lane Lock — 6 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Kingswood Junction (south) — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Kingswood Junction — 7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 18 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) — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Kingswood Junction (north)Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Shakespeare Marina — 6 miles, 2½ furlongs and 18 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 Marina — 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 18 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 Marina — 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Barston Lane Bridge No 76 — 13 miles, 2½ 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 Barston Lane Bridge No 76
Swallow Wharf — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 37 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 37 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 13 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 37 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 — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 39 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 — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 41 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 — 16 miles, 5 furlongs and 41 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)
Wikipedia has a page about Edstone Aqueduct
Edstone Aqueduct is one of three aqueducts on a 4 miles (6 km) length of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal in Warwickshire. All are unusual in that the towpaths are at the level of the canal bottom. At 475 feet (145 m), Edstone is the longest cast iron aqueduct in England. It crosses a minor road, the Birmingham and North Warwickshire railway and the trackbed of the former Alcester Railway. There was once a pipe from the side of the canal that enabled locomotives to draw water to fill their tanks.
The aqueduct is a Grade II* listed structure.
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