Bradford on Avon Winding Hole
Widbrook Wood, Trowbridge Road, Bradford on Avon BA15 1UA, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 466 yards away.
Address is taken from a point 466 yards away.

Bradford on Avon Winding Hole
is a minor waterways place
on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) between
Horton Bridge No 134 (Bishops Cannings village 1 mile north) (14 miles and 4 furlongs
and 36 locks
to the east) and
Avoncliffe Aqueduct (southern end) (Crosses the River Avon and the Bath - Trowbridge railway line. Towpath changes sides under the canal.) (3 miles
and 1 lock
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Horton Bridge No 134 is Ladydown Bridge No 169;
5 furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Avoncliffe Aqueduct (southern end) is Bradford Marina C&RT Visitor Moorings;
2¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
You may be able to wind here, but it is not a full-length winding hole, being only suitable for boats up to 65 feet long.
| Parsons Bridge No 167 | 1 mile, 2 furlongs | |
| Ball's Bridge No 168 | 7¾ furlongs | |
| Ladydown Railway Aqueduct | 7¼ furlongs | |
| Biss Aqueduct | 6¾ furlongs | |
| Ladydown Bridge No 169 | 5 furlongs | |
| Bradford on Avon Winding Hole | ||
| Bradford Marina C&RT Visitor Moorings | 2¼ furlongs | |
| The Old Chandlery Marina | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Wildbrook Bridge Visitor Mooring | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Bradford on Avon Bridge No 170 | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Bradford on Avon Bridge No 171 | 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Bradford on Avon Services — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Avoncliff Aqueduct Visitor Mooring (east) — 2 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Somerset Coal Canal Junction Services — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bathampton Bridge No 183 — 8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bath Top Lock Visitor Moorings — 10 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Wessex Water Services — 17 miles, 5½ furlongs and 10 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
Seend Wharf — 6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Sells Green Visitor Moorings — 7 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Lock 45 Services — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf — 11 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 36 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Honeystreet Wharf — 19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane ArmNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Bradford on Avon Services — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Somerset Coal Canal Junction Services — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Abbey View Lock No 11 — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Seend Wharf Bridge No 153 — 6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Sells Green Visitor Moorings — 7 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Lock 45 Services — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf — 11 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 36 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane ArmNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Bradford on Avon Services — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Somerset Coal Canal Junction Services — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Wessex Water Services — 17 miles, 5½ furlongs and 10 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
Seend Wharf — 6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Caen Hill Marina — 8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Lock 45 Services — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf — 11 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 36 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Marina — 13 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane ArmNearest place to turn
In the direction of River Avon Junction
The Old Chandlery Marina — 3¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bradford on Avon Services — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Avoncliffe Aqueduct (southern end) — 3 miles and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Avoncliffe Aqueduct (northern end) — 3 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Conkwell Wood Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Somerset Coal Canal Junction — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Brassknocker Basin — 6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Somerset Coal Canal Junction, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Somersetshire Coal Canal) to Brassknocker Basin
Claverton Winding Hole — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bathampton Winding Hole — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Bathampton Bridge Winding Hole — 8 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Sydney Wharf Winding Hole — 10 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Pulteney Gardens Winding Hole — 10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Horseshoe Walk Bridge Winding Hole — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Hilperton Wharf — 1 mile, 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Hilperton (Staverton) Marina — 1 mile, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Whaddon Grove Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Semington Junction — 4 miles, 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Seend Wharf — 6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Seend Winding Hole — 6 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Sells Green Swing Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane ArmNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Bradford on Avon Services — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Somerset Coal Canal Junction Services — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Seend Wharf — 6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Lock 45 Services — 10 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Wharf — 11 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 36 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane ArmNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Caen Hill Marina — 8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Devizes Marina — 13 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Old Builders Wharf — 19 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 36 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane ArmDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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Bradford on Avon Floating Market, organised by BOA Floating Markets, will take place ... Upstream winding hole: Dundas 65 Foot Winding Hole KA-112-013.
If time permits walk up the towpath to have a closer look at the locks, then use the winding hole to turn your boat and start cruising back to Bradford-on-Avon.
Closest waterway: Kennet & Avon Canal. Starts at: Aqueduct 8, Avoncliff Aqueduct. Ends at: Bridge 173, Bradford On Avon Swingbridg. Upstream winding hole: ...
A map of the Kennet & Avon Canal displaying locks, winding holes and various services available along the length of the waterway.
... to Widbrook winding hole, passing Bradford Marina and motoring alongside the ... 15 Frome Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1LE; Categories: Family ...
... it meets the River Thames. You need a separate license to navigate the Thames so make sure you have turned around at the last winding hole. Visit Website ...
... the Bradford Lock and cruise to the historic Grade II listed Avoncliff Aqueduct. ... to the Widbrook winding hole, or down the Bradford Lock, past the Tithe Barn, ...







![A walk from Trowbridge to Bradford-on-Avon [42]. A notice board at the entrance to Widbrook Wood Nature Reserve. The reserve is between the Kennet and Avon Canal and the River Avon and is managed by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.The walk starts at Trowbridge railway station and initially follows both the railway line and the River Bliss northwards. The river and the railway both pass under the Kennet and Avon Canal and the canal towpath is taken heading west towards Bradford-on-Avon. Leaving the canal, a short walk through streets leads to the railway station for a train back to the starting point at Trowbridge. Just under 3¾ miles. by Michael Dibb – 26 January 2023](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/40/51/7405125_6b105610_120x120.jpg)
![A walk from Trowbridge to Bradford-on-Avon [41]. A notice board at the entrance to Widbrook Wood Nature Reserve. The reserve is between the Kennet and Avon Canal and the River Avon and is managed by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.The walk starts at Trowbridge railway station and initially follows both the railway line and the River Bliss northwards. The river and the railway both pass under the Kennet and Avon Canal and the canal towpath is taken heading west towards Bradford-on-Avon. Leaving the canal, a short walk through streets leads to the railway station for a train back to the starting point at Trowbridge. Just under 3¾ miles. by Michael Dibb – 26 January 2023](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/40/51/7405122_092a9751_120x120.jpg)
![A walk from Trowbridge to Bradford-on-Avon [40]. An entrance to the Widbrook Wood Nature Reserve is just ahead on the right. Maintenance work is being carried out in the reserve and the houseboats are taking advantage of the felled wood for fuel.The walk starts at Trowbridge railway station and initially follows both the railway line and the River Bliss northwards. The river and the railway both pass under the Kennet and Avon Canal and the canal towpath is taken heading west towards Bradford-on-Avon. Leaving the canal, a short walk through streets leads to the railway station for a train back to the starting point at Trowbridge. Just under 3¾ miles. by Michael Dibb – 26 January 2023](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/40/51/7405119_034c1732_120x120.jpg)

![A walk from Trowbridge to Bradford-on-Avon [43]. The Widbrook Wood Nature Reserve. The reserve is between the Kennet and Avon Canal and the River Avon and is managed by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.The walk starts at Trowbridge railway station and initially follows both the railway line and the River Bliss northwards. The river and the railway both pass under the Kennet and Avon Canal and the canal towpath is taken heading west towards Bradford-on-Avon. Leaving the canal, a short walk through streets leads to the railway station for a train back to the starting point at Trowbridge. Just under 3¾ miles. by Michael Dibb – 26 January 2023](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/40/51/7405128_49a5a93d_120x120.jpg)
![A walk from Trowbridge to Bradford-on-Avon [44]. An area of rushes alongside the bank. These are being planted to soften the bank and to provide habitat for a variety of animals.The walk starts at Trowbridge railway station and initially follows both the railway line and the River Bliss northwards. The river and the railway both pass under the Kennet and Avon Canal and the canal towpath is taken heading west towards Bradford-on-Avon. Leaving the canal, a short walk through streets leads to the railway station for a train back to the starting point at Trowbridge. Just under 3¾ miles. by Michael Dibb – 26 January 2023](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/40/51/7405130_bf933b57_120x120.jpg)





![A walk from Trowbridge to Bradford-on-Avon [39]. A number of houseboats are moored along this stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal.The walk starts at Trowbridge railway station and initially follows both the railway line and the River Bliss northwards. The river and the railway both pass under the Kennet and Avon Canal and the canal towpath is taken heading west towards Bradford-on-Avon. Leaving the canal, a short walk through streets leads to the railway station for a train back to the starting point at Trowbridge. Just under 3¾ miles. by Michael Dibb – 26 January 2023](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/40/51/7405113_d62ec206_120x120.jpg)

![A walk from Trowbridge to Bradford-on-Avon [45]. A number of houseboats are moored along this stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal.The walk starts at Trowbridge railway station and initially follows both the railway line and the River Bliss northwards. The river and the railway both pass under the Kennet and Avon Canal and the canal towpath is taken heading west towards Bradford-on-Avon. Leaving the canal, a short walk through streets leads to the railway station for a train back to the starting point at Trowbridge. Just under 3¾ miles. by Michael Dibb – 26 January 2023](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/40/51/7405131_3e74a15f_120x120.jpg)





![Artwork, on the south bank of the Kennet & Avon Canal. One of a series, over several miles. This one is west of Ladydown Bridge [No 169]. by Christine Johnstone – 05 May 2015](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/49/15/4491584_47aa0c6e_120x120.jpg)
![River Avon in Winter. A similar view to this: [[2522199]] but taken on a frosty winter's morning. by Mark Anderson – 29 December 2014](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/29/98/4299814_f300a581_120x120.jpg)


