Falls Bridge Wharf

Armada Waterside & Boat Hire
Also known as: Armada Boat Hire
Rugby Road, Harborough Magna CV23 0HA, United Kingdom

Falls Bridge Wharf
is a minor waterways place
on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) between
Newbold Wharf (5 furlongs
to the southeast) and
Easenhall Lane Bridge No 34 (Brinklow, ¾ mile west) (2 miles and 7 furlongs
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Newbold Wharf is Northern End of Former Newbold Loop (A typical Horsley Iron Works bridge crosses the loop entrance numbered 45.);
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Easenhall Lane Bridge No 34 is Cathiron Lane Bridge No 44;
½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
Facilities: diesel for sale, gas for sale, coal for sale and boatyard pump-out.
| Newbold Wharf | 5 furlongs | |
| Newbold Tunnel (southern entrance) | 4½ furlongs | |
| Newbold Tunnel (northern entrance) | 3½ furlongs | |
| Falls Bridge No 48 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Northern End of Former Newbold Loop | ½ furlongs | |
| Falls Bridge Wharf | ||
| Cathiron Lane Bridge No 44 | ½ furlongs | |
| Lime Farm Marina | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Tuckey's Bridge No 43 | 5 furlongs | |
| Cathiron Railway Bridge No 42A | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Walton's Bridge No 42 | 7¼ furlongs | |
Armada Boat Hire also does welding, blacking, repairs and other boatyard services
- Oxford Canal Walk - Part One - Oxford to Thrupp - YouTube — associated with Oxford Canal
- A walk along the Oxford Canal (Southern Section) from Oxford to Thrupp Wide
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Stop — 3 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Ansty Water Point — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Water Point (stop lock) — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Services — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Hawkesbury Services
Hawkesbury Water Point (Engine House) — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Hawkesbury Water Point (Engine House)
Coventry Visitor Moorings (outside basin) — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Coventry Visitor Moorings (outside basin)
Coventry Basin Services — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Coventry Basin Services
Springwood Haven Marina — 18 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Springwood Haven Marina
Limekiln Bridge No 15 — 18 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Marston Junction, then on the Ashby Canal (Main Line) to Limekiln Bridge No 15
C&RT Hartshill Maintenance Yard and Wharf — 19 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to C&RT Hartshill Maintenance Yard and Wharf
Trinity Marina — 19 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Marston Junction, then on the Ashby Canal (Main Line) to Trinity Marina
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Newbold Wharf — 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Rugby Visitor Moorings — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Hillmorton Water Point — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 12 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Braunston Stop — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Wigrams Turn Marina — 16 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole — 17 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Top Lock Winding HoleNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Services — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Hawkesbury Services
Trinity Marina — 19 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Marston Junction, then on the Ashby Canal (Main Line) to Trinity Marina
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Newbold Wharf — 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Hillmorton Bridge No 71 — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Stop — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Wigrams Turn Marina — 16 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station — 18 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina — 17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Norton Sanitary Station — 16 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 18 miles, 6½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Services — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Hawkesbury Services
Coventry Basin Services — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Coventry Basin Services
Springwood Haven Marina — 18 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Springwood Haven Marina
Trinity Marina — 19 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Marston Junction, then on the Ashby Canal (Main Line) to Trinity Marina
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Rugby Visitor Moorings — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Clifton Wharf — 3 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Hillmorton Bridge No 71 — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Road Bridge No 91 — 12 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Wigrams Turn Marina — 16 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station — 18 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina — 17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Norton Sanitary Station — 16 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 18 miles, 6½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Lime Farm Marina — 2¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Fennis Field Arm — 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Brinklow Arm Junction (disused) — 3 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Arm Junction — 3 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Arm Winding Hole — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs away
Travel to Stretton Arm Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Stretton Arm) to Stretton Arm Winding Hole
Wyken Arm Junction — 9 miles, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Wyken Arm Terminal Basin — 9 miles, 5 furlongs away
Travel to Wyken Arm Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Wyken Arm) to Wyken Arm Terminal Basin
Hawkesbury Junction — 10 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Bedworth Winding Hole — 11 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Bedworth Winding Hole
Foleshill Winding Hole — 13 miles, 1 furlong and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Foleshill Winding Hole
Marston Junction — 13 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Marston Junction
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Northern End of Former Newbold Loop — ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Rugby Wharf Arm Junction — 1 mile, 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Rugby Wharf Winding Hole — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs away
Travel to Rugby Wharf Arm Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Rugby Wharf Arm) to Rugby Wharf Winding Hole
Brownsover Arm Junction (disused) — 2 miles away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Clifton Arm Junction — 3 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Hillmorton Locks Winding Hole — 4 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Hillmorton Boat Services — 4 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Wharf Farm Winding Hole — 6 miles and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Turn — 11 miles, 7½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston TurnNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Coventry Basin Services — 16 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Coventry Basin Services
Trinity Marina — 19 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Marston Junction, then on the Ashby Canal (Main Line) to Trinity Marina
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Marina (western entrance) — 12 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Marina (western entrance)
Whilton Marina — 18 miles and 16 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Whilton MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
The nearest boatyard pump-out is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Stop — 3 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Boot Wharf — 15 miles, 6½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Boot Wharf
Springwood Haven Marina — 18 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Springwood Haven Marina
Trinity Marina — 19 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Marston Junction, then on the Ashby Canal (Main Line) to Trinity Marina
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Clifton Wharf — 3 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Barby Moorings — 7 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Wigrams Turn Marina — 16 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Marina — 17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin) — 17 miles, 6 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin)
Welton Hythe Marina — 16 miles, 7 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
Stockton Top Marina — 19 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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![Flying the RAF flag at Falls Bridge Wharf. On the northern Oxford Canal near bridge 48 [Falls Bridge]. The business offers a range of boat services, as well as hiring out three boats. by Christine Johnstone – 07 June 2025](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/08/10/97/8109702_a4590e65_120x120.jpg)








![Oxford Canal: Reach near Harborough Magna. The centre of the canal literally just clips across the north-east corner of this grid square for probably no more than about 15 metres. The distant bridge is Number 44, the Cathiron lane crossing in [[SP4778]]. by Nigel Cox – 12 September 2012](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/15/43/3154324_0f87ad94_120x120.jpg)


![Oxford Canal, Fall's Bridge. Looking towards Fall's Bridge Wharf from the bridge that takes the towpath over an unnavigable arm. See [[5627380]] by Stephen McKay – 11 December 2017](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/62/78/5627847_d4d54a18_120x120.jpg)





![Towpath crossing the Horsley Iron Works bridge. This footbridge crosses the northern end of the former Newbold Loop, a now derelict arm of the Oxford Canal.This bridge is identical to [[4474615]] which is about two kilometres to the west along the canal. by Mat Fascione – 12 May 2015](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/47/48/4474888_0ee698eb_120x120.jpg)

![A Horsley Iron Works bridge. This footbridge crosses the northern end of the former Newbold Loop, a now derelict arm of the Oxford Canal.This bridge is identical to [[4474615]] which is about two kilometres to the west along the canal. by Mat Fascione – 12 May 2015](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/47/49/4474902_ecc8e599_120x120.jpg)



![Newer and older routes, northern Oxford Canal. The towpath bridge crosses the original 1770s route, the brick Fall's Bridge [no 48] crosses the amended 1830s route. Speed was not important in the 1770s, but cost was, so the original route kept to the contour, wiggling round hills and valleys wherever possible. By the 1830s it was worth spending money on cuttings, embankments and aqueducts to significantly reduce journey times. by Christine Johnstone – 07 June 2025](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/08/11/19/8111978_6db1311b_120x120.jpg)

![Towpath Bridge - Oxford Canal. This bridge is characteristic of this stretch of the Oxford canal - provided to allow the towpath to cross the old course of the canal where it was straightened in the 1820s. The snow had fallen the previous day. See [[5625641]] for the view in the opposite direction. by Stephen McKay – 11 December 2017](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/62/77/5627789_aa9c5a48_120x120.jpg)