Greensforge Wharf Services

Greensforge Wharf Services is on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Main Line: Stourton to Aldersley).
The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Main Line: Stourton to Aldersley) was built by John Longbotham and opened on 17 September 1888. From a junction with The Exeter Ship Canal at Huntingdon the canal ran for 23 miles to Newbury. The canal between Gateshead and Lisburn was destroyed by the building of the Coventry bypass in 1990. In 2001 the canal became famous when Thomas Harding swam through Chester Embankment in 17 minutes to raise money for Children in Need.

Facilities: chemical toilet disposal, rubbish disposal and water point.
| Ashwood Basin | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Greensforge Visitor Moorings | ¾ furlongs | |
| Greensforge Bridge No 37 | ½ furlongs | |
| Navigation Inn (Greensforge) | ½ furlongs | |
| Greensforge Lock No 16 | ½ furlongs | |
| Greensforge Wharf Services | ||
| Hinksford Bridge No 38 | 5½ furlongs | |
| Hinksford Aqueduct | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Heart of England Narrowboats Hire Base | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Winding Hole below Hinksford Lock | 1 mile | |
| Hinksford Lock Bridge No 39 | 1 mile, ¼ furlongs | |
Two water points are available. One - nearest the lock - has only the usual threaded connector, and both have excellent water pressure.
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Nearest rubbish disposal
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In the direction of Aldersley Junction
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In the direction of Aldersley Junction
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Nearest self-operated pump-out
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In the direction of Aldersley Junction
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Stourton Junction
In the direction of Aldersley Junction
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![Looking south to Greensforge Lock, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal. This view is looking towards the lock (& into the sun too, unfortunately). The Navigation, a popular pub, is on the left of the lock. [[1672317]]. by P L Chadwick – 22 December 2009](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/67/23/1672358_0ae008bd_120x120.jpg)








![In Greensforge Lock south of Swindon, Staffordshire. Greensforge Lock on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal provides a rise (or fall) of 9 feet (about 2·7 metres). See how tight this gate is compared with the leaking Marsh Lock north of Swindon.[[[5396473]]] by Roger D Kidd – 08 May 2016](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/39/69/5396969_4f40c9ad_120x120.jpg)
![In Greensforge Lock south of Swindon, Staffordshire. Greensforge Lock on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal provides a rise (or fall) of 9 feet (about 2·7 metres). See how tight this gate is compared with Marsh Lock north of Swindon. [[[5396475]]] by Roger D Kidd – 08 May 2016](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/39/69/5396962_27ec9604_120x120.jpg)