Old "Valley Cruisers" Base 
Canal & River Trust Services, Western Road Wharf, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0AH, United Kingdom
Western Wharf Road
Western Wharf Road
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base is on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section).
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
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base
is a minor waterways place
on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between
Featherbed Bridge No 59 (Wilmcote village on east bank) (2 miles and 7 furlongs
and 12 locks
to the northwest) and
Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 (1 furlong
to the east).
The nearest place in the direction of Featherbed Bridge No 59 is Stratford Railway Bridge No 64B;
¾ furlongs
away.
There is no access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
Facilities: chemical toilet disposal, rubbish disposal and water point.
| Chaleybeate Bridge No 63 | 7¾ furlongs | |
| Bishopton Lock No 51 | 6½ furlongs | |
| Timothy's Bridge No 64 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Stratford Railway Bridge No 64A | ¾ furlongs | |
| Stratford Railway Bridge No 64B | ¾ furlongs | |
| Old "Valley Cruisers" Base | ||
| Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 | 1 furlong | |
| Stratford Top Lock No 52 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Birmingham Road Bridge No 65 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Clopton Road Bridge No 66 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Stratford Lock No 53 | 2¾ furlongs | |
Amenities here
W H Smith
B&Q Buildbase Travis Perkins
Stratford-upon-Avon StationAmenities nearby at Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52
Boots
Cashpoint B&Q Halfords Homebase JewsonAmenities nearby at Stratford Railway Bridge No 64B
Tesco Tesco - Stratford on Avon - Birmingham Road Tesco - Stratford- Upon- Avon
Tesco Cafe Stores - Stratford-Upon-Avon
Stratford upon Avon, Alcester Rd Morrisons Tesco Fuel Tesco Petrol Station - Stratford-Upon-AvonThe facilities are on the off-side in the middle of a permanent mooring site. There is no access off the site to the lock or towpath. There is also a toilet and and shower only for the site moorers.
The diesel pump and chandlery/shop are now permanently closed (Sep '21).
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Nearest water point
The nearest water point is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Royal Shakespeare Theatre — 6¼ furlongs and 5 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 — 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs and 5 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 — 1 mile, 3½ furlongs and 6 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 — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 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 — 5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 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 — 10 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 11 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
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
George Billington Lock — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock
Evesham Lock — 19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock
Workman Gardens — 19 miles, 3 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Workman Gardens
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Chaleybeate Bridge No 63 — 7¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 31 — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Turners Green Bridge No 63 — 13 miles, 3½ furlongs and 30 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 — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 30 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 — 12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 32 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 — 16 miles, ½ furlongs and 30 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 — 17 miles, 5½ furlongs and 30 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 46Nearest rubbish disposal
The nearest rubbish disposal is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
The Old Bathing Place — 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 5 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 — 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs and 5 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 — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 6 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 — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 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 — 10 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 11 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
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
George Billington Lock — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock
Workman Gardens — 19 miles, 3 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Workman Gardens
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 31 — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Lock No 21 — 12 miles, 3½ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Lapworth Lock No 21
Hatton Top Lock No 46 — 17 miles, 5½ furlongs and 30 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 — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 34 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
Waring's Green Wharf — 17 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 49 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green WharfNearest chemical toilet disposal
The nearest chemical toilet disposal is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Luddington Lock Wharf — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
George Billington Lock — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock
Evesham Lock — 19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hatton Top Lock No 46 — 17 miles, 5½ furlongs and 30 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 — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 34 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 — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 49 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 17 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 49 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 18 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 49 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir FeederNearest place to turn
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Bancroft Basin — 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon — 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Colin P Witter Lock Weir Entrance — 1 mile, 1 furlong and 5 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 — 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 5 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 — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 5 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 — 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 6 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 — 1 mile, 5¼ furlongs and 7 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 — 2 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 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 — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
Luddington Lock Weir Exit — 3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Weir Exit
Binton Bridge Downstream Channel Entrance — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Binton Bridge Downstream Channel Entrance
Binton Bridge Upstream Channel Entrance — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Binton Bridge Upstream Channel Entrance
W A Cadbury Lock Weir Entrance — 6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to W A Cadbury Lock Weir Entrance
W A Cadbury Lock Weir Exit — 6 miles, 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to W A Cadbury Lock Weir Exit
Pilgrim Lock Weir Entrance — 8 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Pilgrim Lock Weir Entrance
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole below Wilmcote Top Lock — 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Wilmcote Winding Hole — 3 miles, ½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Edstone Winding Hole — 4 miles, ¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Bearley Lock — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Shakespeare Marina — 1 mile, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Shakespeare Marina
Evesham Lock — 19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 30 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 — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Barston Lane Bridge No 76 — 18 miles, 1½ furlongs and 35 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 — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 49 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 17 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 49 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 18 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 49 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir FeederDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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