River Severn (upper river)
The River Severn (upper river) is a large river and is part of the River Severn. It runs for 9 miles from Stourport Bridge (where it joins the River Severn (main river)) to Arley Quarry Landing (beyond which it is only navigable by small craft).
The maximum dimensions for a boat to be able to travel on the waterway are 89 feet long and 18 feet and 11 inches wide. The maximum headroom is not known. The maximum draught is not known.
This waterway is excluded by default from route planning with the following explanation: "only navigable by small craft"
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Stourport Bridge Effective head of navigation in normal conditions |
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A456 Bridge | 2 miles and 7 furlongs | 0 locks |
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Bewdley Bridge | 3 miles and 5¾ furlongs | 0 locks |
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Northwood Lane Bridge | 5 miles and 7 furlongs | 0 locks |
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Severn Valley Railway Bridge (Arley) | 6 miles and 7 furlongs | 0 locks |
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Upper Arley Footbridge | 7 miles and 4 furlongs | 0 locks |
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Arley Quarry Landing | 9 miles | 0 locks |

