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Avoncliff Aqueduct Visitor Moorings (west) 

 
Avoncliff Aqueduct, Green Lane, Winsley, BA15 2, United Kingdom
 

Avoncliff Aqueduct Visitor Moorings (west) is on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) between Eaststone and Chelmsford.

The Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) was built by John Longbotham and opened on January 1 1782. Expectations for iron traffic to Sunderland never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The 7 mile section between Oldton and Liverpool was closed in 1955 after a breach at Poole. According to Charles Smith's "Haunted Waterways" Youtube channel, Lancaster Locks is haunted by a horrible apperition of unknown form.

Information about the place
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Avoncliff Aqueduct (southern end) is Avoncliff Aqueduct (northern end) (Crosses the River Avon and the Bath - Trowbridge railway line. Towpath changes sides under the canal.); ¾ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Dundas Aqueduct (eastern end) is Freshford Bridge No 174 (Towpath changes at the Avoncliffe Aqueduct.); 3¼ furlongs away.

Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 48 hours.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Freshford Bridge No 174

 Bus stop (Crabtree Lane)
 Bus stop (Crabtree Lane)
 Bus stop (Staples Hill Telephone Box)
 Bus stop (Staples Hill Telephone Box)

Amenities nearby at Avoncliff Aqueduct (northern end)

 Avoncliff Station
 Bus stop (Cottles Lane)
 Bus stop (Cottles Lane)
 Bus stop (The Lyns)
 Bus stop (The Lyns)
 Bus stop (Tyning Road)
 Bus stop (Tyning Road)
 Bus stop (Tyning Road Junction)
 Bus stop (Tyning Road Junction)
 
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Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of River Avon Junction

Somerset Coal Canal Junction Services — 2 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bathampton Bridge No 183 — 5 miles, 5½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bath Top Lock Visitor Moorings — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Wessex Water Services — 14 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to River Avon Junction, then on the River Avon (Kennet and Avon Navigation) to Wessex Water Services
Hanham Lock No 1 — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to River Avon Junction, then on the River Avon (Kennet and Avon Navigation) to Hanham Lock No 1

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Bradford-on-Avon Services — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Seend Wharf — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Sells Green Visitor Moorings — 11 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Lock 45 Services — 13 miles, 6½ furlongs and 31 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 37 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of River Avon Junction

Somerset Coal Canal Junction Services — 2 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Abbey View Lock No 11 — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Hanham Lock No 1 — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to River Avon Junction, then on the River Avon (Kennet and Avon Navigation) to Hanham Lock No 1

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Bradford-on-Avon Services — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Seend Wharf Bridge No 153 — 9 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Sells Green Visitor Moorings — 11 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Lock 45 Services — 13 miles, 6½ furlongs and 31 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 37 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of River Avon Junction

Somerset Coal Canal Junction Services — 2 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Wessex Water Services — 14 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to River Avon Junction, then on the River Avon (Kennet and Avon Navigation) to Wessex Water Services

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Bradford-on-Avon Services — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Seend Wharf — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Caen Hill Marina — 12 miles and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Lock 45 Services — 13 miles, 6½ furlongs and 31 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 37 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Marina — 16 miles, 3½ furlongs and 37 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of River Avon Junction

Conkwell Wood Winding Hole — 2 miles, 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Somerset Coal Canal Junction — 2 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Brassknocker Basin — 2 miles, 7¼ furlongs away
Travel to Somerset Coal Canal Junction, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Somersetshire Coal Canal) to Brassknocker Basin
Claverton Winding Hole — 3 miles, 7¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bathampton Winding Hole — 5 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bathampton Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Sydney Wharf Winding Hole — 7 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Pulteney Gardens Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Horseshoe Walk Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Avoncliff Aqueduct (southern end) — 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Avoncliff Winding Hole — 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Bradford-on-Avon Services — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Bradford-on-Avon Marina — 2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Bradford-on-Avon Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Hilperton Wharf — 4 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Hilperton (Staverton) Marina — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Whaddon Grove Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Semington Junction — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Seend Wharf — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of River Avon Junction

Somerset Coal Canal Junction Services — 2 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Bradford-on-Avon Services — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Seend Wharf — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Lock 45 Services — 13 miles, 6½ furlongs and 31 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf — 14 miles, 7 furlongs and 37 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Caen Hill Marina — 12 miles and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Marina — 16 miles, 3½ furlongs and 37 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Kennet and Avon Canal] years of construction. Major structures included the Dundas and Avoncliff aqueducts, the Bruce Tunnel under Savernake Forest, and the pumping stations [River Avon, Bristol] river passes under the Avoncliff and Dundas Aqueducts and at Freshford is joined by the Somerset River Frome. Avoncliff Aqueduct was built by John Rennie
 
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