Changeline Footbridge No 55
Changeline Footbridge No 55 carries the M5 motorway over 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
Changeline Footbridge No 55
is a minor waterways place
on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between
Yarningale Aqueduct (3 miles and 5¾ furlongs
and 5 locks
to the northeast) and
Edstone Aqueduct (southern end) (5 furlongs
and 1 lock
to the south).
The nearest place in the direction of Yarningale Aqueduct is Hill Farm Marina;
1¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Edstone Aqueduct (southern end) is Farm Bridge No 56;
1¼ furlongs
away.
There is no access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes pedestrian traffic over the canal.
Wootton Wawen Wharf and Marina    | 6½ furlongs | |
| The Navigation Inn (Wootton Wawen) | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Wootton Wawen Aqueduct | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Wootton Wawen Footbridge No 54 | 4½ furlongs | |
Hill Farm Marina     | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Changeline Footbridge No 55 | ||
| Farm Bridge No 56 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Winding Hole above Bearley Lock | 2 furlongs | |
| Bearley Lock No 39 | 2½ furlongs | |
| Edstone Aqueduct (northern end) | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Edstone Aqueduct (southern end) | 5 furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Chaleybeate Bridge No 63 — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Royal Shakespeare Theatre — 6 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 18 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 — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 18 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 — 6 miles, 7½ furlongs and 19 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 — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 20 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 — 11 miles, 2½ furlongs and 21 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 — 15 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 24 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
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina — 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 31 — 4 miles, 6½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Turners Green Bridge No 63 — 7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 17 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 — 8 miles, 1½ furlongs and 17 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 — 7 miles, ½ furlongs and 19 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 — 10 miles, 4½ furlongs and 17 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 — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 17 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 — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 21 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
Barston Lane Bridge No 76 — 12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 22 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 — 9 miles, 1 furlong and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green WharfNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
The Old Bathing Place — 6 miles, 7 furlongs and 18 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 — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 18 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 — 7 miles, 1 furlong and 19 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 — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 20 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 — 15 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 24 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
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina — 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 31 — 4 miles, 6½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Lock No 21 — 6 miles, 7½ furlongs and 17 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 — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 17 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 — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 21 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 — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 38 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon
Radford Bottom Lock No 23 — 19 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 40 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Radford Bottom Lock No 23Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Luddington Lock Wharf — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hatton Top Lock No 46 — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 17 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 — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 21 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 — 9 miles, 1 furlong and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 38 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 40 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire BaseNearest place to turn
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Winding Hole above Bearley Lock — 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Edstone Winding Hole — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Wilmcote Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Winding Hole below Wilmcote Top Lock — 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 — 5 miles, 5 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Bancroft Basin — 6 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Colin P Witter Lock Weir Entrance — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 18 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 — 6 miles, 7 furlongs and 18 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 — 7 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 18 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 — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 19 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 — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 20 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
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Footbridge No 53 — 7½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole below Preston Bagot Bridge — 2 miles, 6 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Dicks Lane Lock — 6 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Kingswood Junction (south) — 6 miles, 7 furlongs and 17 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Kingswood Junction — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 17 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
Kingswood Junction (north) — 7 miles and 18 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Kingswood Junction (north)
Heronfield Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 17 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 Heronfield Bridge Winding Hole
Winding Hole below Knowle Bottom Lock — 10 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 17 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 Winding Hole below Knowle Bottom LockNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Shakespeare Marina — 6 miles, 7½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Shakespeare Marina
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina — 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 17 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 — 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Barston Lane Bridge No 76 — 12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 22 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 — 9 miles, 1 furlong and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 36 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 38 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Saltisford Arm) to Saltisford Canal Trust Services Pontoon
Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 40 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Base
Delta Marine Services — 16 miles and 40 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 Budbrooke Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Delta Marine ServicesDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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