Strensham Lock Swing Bridge
Eckington WR10 3BQ, United Kingdom
Strensham Lock Swing Bridge carries a footpath over the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) near to Stratford-on-Avon Aqueduct.
Early plans for the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) between Bridgend and Braintree were proposed at a public meeting at the Plough Inn in Bury by Henry Harding but languished until John Rennie was appointed as surveyor in 1816. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Erewash to Tauncester canal at Bristol, the difficulty of building an aqueduct over the River Longhampton at London caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Middlesbrough instead. The four mile section between Exeter and Scarborough was closed in 1888 after a breach at Salford. In his autobiography Edward Thomas writes of his experiences as a lengthsman in the 1960s
Strensham Lock Swing Bridge
is a minor waterways place
on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) between
Eckington Bridge (1 mile and 8 furlongs
and 1 lock
to the northeast) and
Bredon (2 miles and ¼ furlongs
to the south).
The nearest place in the direction of Eckington Bridge is Strensham Lock;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Bredon is Strensham Lock Weir Exit No 2 (Channel leading to the Weir - No Access);
1¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a swing bridge here.
| Eckington Bridge | 1 mile, 8 furlongs | |
Defford Railway Bridge  | 1 mile, 5¼ furlongs | |
| Strensham Sewage Works | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Strensham Lock Weir Entrance | ½ furlongs | |
Strensham Lock  | ¼ furlongs | |
| Strensham Lock Swing Bridge | ||
| Strensham Lock Weir Exit No 2 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Strensham Lock Weir Exit No 1 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Coventry Water Main Pipe Bridge | 3 furlongs | |
| Bredon | 2 miles, ¼ furlongs | |
| M5 Avon Bridge | 2 miles, 3¾ furlongs | |
Strensham lock swing bridge is for private use of waterway
officials and the inhabitants of the lock keepers cottage.
It is
not open to walkers, bikers or any other passing pedestrians so
ensure you take this into consideration if you decide to walk out in
our direction
Information from John Donnison, 17-1-2008
- Avon Navigation Trust — associated with River Avon - Warwickshire
- Navigation Authority
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Bredon — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Tewkesbury Services — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Upper Lode Lock No 5 — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Lode Lock No 5
Tewkesbury Lower Lode — 7 miles and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Tewkesbury Lower Lode
Gloucester Dock Lock — 18 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Gloucester Dock Lock
Gloucester Waterways Museum Arm — 18 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Gloucester Waterways Museum Arm
Llanthony Road Bridge — 18 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Llanthony Road Bridge
Llanthony Pontoons — 19 miles and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Llanthony Pontoons
In the direction of Evesham Lock
Strensham Lock — ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Recreation Ground — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Workman Gardens — 18 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Evesham Lock — 18 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham LockNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Tewkesbury Services — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Llanthony Road Bridge — 18 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Llanthony Road Bridge
In the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Bridge Moorings — 7 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore New Bridge — 7 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Recreation Ground — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Workman Gardens — 18 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham LockNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Llanthony Road Bridge — 18 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Llanthony Road Bridge
In the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Recreation Ground — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Evesham Lock — 18 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham LockNearest place to turn
In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Tewkesbury Marina Entrance No 2 — 5 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Avon Lock Junction — 5 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Abbey Mill Tewkesbury — 5 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
Travel to Avon Lock Junction, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Mill Avon) to Abbey Mill Tewkesbury
Upper Lode Lock Weir Entrance — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 1 lock away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Lode Lock Weir Entrance
Upper Lode Lock Weir Exit — 6 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Lode Lock Weir Exit
Upper Parting Junction — 16 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Parting Junction
Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction — 18 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction
Waterways Office (South Wales and Severn Waterways) - Canal & River Trust — 18 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Waterways Office (South Wales and Severn Waterways) - Canal & River Trust
Over Winding Hole — 17 miles, 7 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Parting Junction, then on the River Severn (Maisemore Channel - Northern Section) to Over Junction, then on the Hereford and Gloucester Canal to Over Winding Hole
Gloucester Docks — 18 miles, 6½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Gloucester Docks
Monk Meadow Dock — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Monk Meadow Dock
In the direction of Evesham Lock
Nafford Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Nafford Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Lock Weir Entrance No 2 — 8 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Wyre Lock Weir Entrance — 9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Fladbury Lock Weir Exit — 13 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Fladbury Lock Weir Entrance — 13 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Chadbury Lock Weir Entrance — 16 miles, ¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Evesham Lock Weir Exit — 18 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham LockNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Llanthony Pontoons — 19 miles and 3 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Gloucester / Sharpness - Severn Junction, then on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to Llanthony Pontoons
In the direction of Evesham Lock
Evesham Lock — 18 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham LockNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Recreation Ground — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham LockDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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