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West Mills Swing Bridge No 62

 
Newbury RG14 5HT, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
West Mills Swing Bridge No 62 is a minor waterways place on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) between Newbury Bridge No 60 (1½ furlongs and 1 lock to the east) and Pewsey Wharf (22 miles and 6 furlongs and 34 locks to the west).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Newbury Bridge No 60 is Winding Hole above Newbury Lock; ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Pewsey Wharf is Northcroft Footbridge No 63; 2 furlongs away.

There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.

Mooring here is unrated.

There is a swing bridge here. The bridge requires a BW key to operate it.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 Jewson

Amenities nearby at Northcroft Footbridge No 63

 Lamb Inn

Amenities nearby at Winding Hole above Newbury Lock

 Indigobay
 Boots Chemist
 Banjo Cycles - Newbury
 
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Additional information

This bridge is the only means of crossing onto the residential "island" from West Mills.
The swing bridge is not speedy in opening or closing, therefore residents ask boaters to be pass through as quickly as safely possible.

 
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Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of River Avon Junction

Kintbury Services5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Station Road Bridge No 838 miles, 7 furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Great Bedwyn Wharf13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Crofton Lock No 6015 miles, 4½ furlongs and 24 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Wootton Rivers Visitor Moorings19 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Ham Manor Marina1 mile, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Ham Manor Marina
Aldermaston Lock No 958 miles, 7½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Aldermaston Lock No 95
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services11 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services
Thames & Kennet Marina19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames & Kennet Marina

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of River Avon Junction

Kintbury Services5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Great Bedwyn Wharf13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Crofton Lock No 6015 miles, 4½ furlongs and 24 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Forest Road Bridge No 10819 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 34 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Ham Manor Marina1 mile, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Ham Manor Marina
Aldermaston Lock No 958 miles, 7½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Aldermaston Lock No 95
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services11 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of River Avon Junction

Kintbury Services5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Station Road Bridge No 838 miles, 7 furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Great Bedwyn Wharf13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Ham Manor Marina1 mile, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Ham Manor Marina
Aldermaston Lock No 958 miles, 7½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Aldermaston Lock No 95
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services11 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services
Thames & Kennet Marina19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames & Kennet Marina

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of River Avon Junction

Newbury West Fields Winding Hole3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Benham Lock Winding Hole2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Hamstead Lock Weir Exit2 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Winding Hole below Hamstead Lock3 miles, 1½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Benham Marsh Winding Hole3 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Winding Hole below Drewitts Lock4 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Winding Hole below Kintbury Lock5 miles, 6 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Vicarage Bridge Winding Hole6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Wire Bridge Winding Hole7 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Denford Mill Winding Hole7 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Winding Hole above Newbury Lock¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Newbury Wharf3 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Newbury Wharf
Mill Lane Arm3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Mill Lane Arm
Winding Hole below Greenham Lock6½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Winding Hole below Greenham Lock
Winding Hole above Ham Mills Lock1 mile, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Winding Hole above Ham Mills Lock
Winding Hole below Bulls Lock2 miles, ¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Winding Hole below Bulls Lock
Widmead Winding Hole2 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Widmead Winding Hole
Winding Hole below Monkey Marsh Lock3 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Winding Hole below Monkey Marsh Lock
Winding Hole above Midgham Lock5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Winding Hole above Midgham Lock
Winding Hole below Heals Lock6 miles, 1½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Winding Hole below Heals Lock

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of River Avon Junction

Kintbury Services5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Great Bedwyn Wharf13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services11 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Newbury Marina4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Newbury Marina
Thames & Kennet Marina19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames & Kennet Marina
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Swing bridge] A swing bridge is a movable bridge that has as its primary structural support a vertical locating pin and support ring, usually at or near to its center [Barton Road Swing Bridge] Barton Road Swing Bridge (or Barton Road Bridge) is a swing bridge for road traffic in Greater Manchester that crosses the Manchester Ship Canal between [Corporation Bridge] The bridge spans Alexandra Dock near Victoria Mills, Victoria Street and replaced a swing bridge. The bridge is an electrically powered road bridge built [Barton Swing Aqueduct] Andrew Handyside and Company of Derby, the swing bridge opened in 1894 and remains in regular use. The Barton Swing Aqueduct is a direct replacement for the [Tyle Mill Lock] west had been completed. Close to the lock are a wharf and swing bridge. Sulhamstead Tyle Mill swing bridge road traffic Sulhamstead Tyle Mill swing bridge [Apperley Bridge] 19th-century mills; Apperdale Mill (formerly Dyehouse Mill), Oaklea Mills, Valley Mills (Canal Mills) and Whitfield Mill. Apperdale Mill and Oaklea Mills survive [River Ouse, Sussex] a cast iron swing bridge was erected in its place. It carried both a road and a tramway, which was used in the construction of the West Quay breakwater [List of bridges in the United States] Baldwin Bridge, Old Saybrook to Old Lyme Saugatuck River Bridge, a swing bridge Washington Bridge, Milford and Stratford West Cornwall Covered Bridge, Cornwall [Wilmington, Kingston upon Hull] Crossings of the river are by the dock branch "Hull Bridge" swing railway bridge, and by the "Sculcoates Bridge" on Chapman Street at the northern and southern [River Wensum] [15] Other mills close on tributaries are Great Witchingham Mill [16] Gressenhall Mill [17] Worthing Mill [18] Felthorpe Mill [19] Bishops Bridge is one of
 
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