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Stratford Lock No 53

 
Also known as: Maidenhead Road Lock
Great William Street, Stratford-on-Avon CV37 6XP, United Kingdom
 
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Stratford Lock No 53 is a minor waterways place on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 (1¾ furlongs and 1 lock to the west) and Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon (3 furlongs and 3 locks to the southeast).
 
It is part of Stratford Locks.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 is Clopton Road Bridge No 66; 1 furlong away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon is Maidenhead Road Bridge No 67; a few yards away.

Mooring here is unrated.

This is a lock with a rise of 6 feet and 1 inch.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Maidenhead Road Bridge No 67

 Patisserie-Valerie
 One Elm

Amenities nearby at Clopton Road Bridge No 66

 Fish & Chips
 
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 Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Walk (Southern Section) - YouTube — associated with Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section)
A walk along the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal (Southern Section) from Stratford to Kingswood Junction. The walk includes the Edstone Aqueduct (the longest canal...
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Royal Shakespeare Theatre3½ furlongs and 4 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 Lock6¼ furlongs and 4 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 Marina1 mile, ¾ furlongs and 5 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 Wharf3 miles, 4½ furlongs and 6 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 Bridge5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 7 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 Moorings10 miles and 10 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 Lock14 miles, 6½ furlongs and 12 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 Lock14 miles, 7 furlongs and 12 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 Lock18 miles, 5½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock
Workman Gardens19 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, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Workman Gardens

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Old "Valley Cruisers" Base2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Chaleybeate Bridge No 631 mile, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina6 miles, ½ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 3110 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Turners Green Bridge No 6313 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 32 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 6614 miles, ¼ furlongs and 32 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 3512 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 34 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 4716 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 32 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 4618 miles, ¼ furlongs and 32 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

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

The Old Bathing Place1 mile, ¼ furlongs and 4 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 Lock6¼ furlongs and 4 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 Lock1 mile, 2¼ furlongs and 5 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 Wharf3 miles, 4½ furlongs and 6 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 Moorings10 miles and 10 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 Lock14 miles, 6½ furlongs and 12 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 Lock14 miles, 7 furlongs and 12 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 Gardens19 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, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Workman Gardens

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Old "Valley Cruisers" Base2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina6 miles, ½ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 3110 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Lock No 2112 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 32 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 4618 miles, ¼ furlongs and 32 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 5116 miles, 5 furlongs and 36 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 Wharf17 miles, 5 furlongs and 51 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Luddington Lock Wharf3 miles, 4½ furlongs and 6 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 Lock14 miles, 6½ furlongs and 12 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 Lock14 miles, 7 furlongs and 12 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 Lock18 miles, 5½ furlongs and 13 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)

Old "Valley Cruisers" Base2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hatton Top Lock No 4618 miles, ¼ furlongs and 32 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 5116 miles, 5 furlongs and 36 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 Wharf14 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 51 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf17 miles, 5 furlongs and 51 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder18 miles, 5 furlongs and 51 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Bancroft Basin2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon3 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Colin P Witter Lock Weir Entrance6¼ furlongs and 4 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 Place1 mile, ¼ furlongs and 4 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 House1 mile, 7 furlongs and 4 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 Entrance1 mile, 1½ furlongs and 5 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 Exit1 mile, 2½ 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 Exit
Avon - Stour Junction2 miles, 3 furlongs and 6 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 Wharf3 miles, 4½ furlongs and 6 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 Exit3 miles, 5 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 Weir Exit
Binton Bridge Downstream Channel Entrance5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 7 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 Entrance5 miles, 4 furlongs and 7 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 Entrance6 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 7 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 Exit6 miles, 4½ 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 Exit
Pilgrim Lock Weir Entrance8 miles, 1½ furlongs and 8 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
Pilgrim Lock Weir Exit8 miles, 2¾ 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 Exit

In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 521¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole below Wilmcote Top Lock2 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Wilmcote Winding Hole3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Edstone Winding Hole4 miles, 3½ furlongs and 14 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 Marina1 mile, ¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Shakespeare Marina
Evesham Lock18 miles, 5½ furlongs and 13 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 Marina6 miles, ½ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 32 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Nearest boatyard pump-out

Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[River Stour Trust] The lock at Stratford St Mary was restored over a period of more than 10 years and completed in 2018. It is accessible from the village of Stratford St [River Avon, Warwickshire] weirs. The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal links to the Avon through a lock in the park in front of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The [Lock (water navigation)] earlier Trent and Mersey Canal. The four gate stop lock near Kings Norton Junction, between the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal and the Worcester and Birmingham [Grand Union Canal] further on it enters Milton Keynes at the outskirts of Bletchley at Fenny Stratford Lock, which is unusual in lowering the level by only 12 inches (30 cm). The [Bow, London] from Canary Wharf to Enfield Lock. Cycle Superhighway 2 (CS2) - a commuter cycling route from Aldgate in the City to Stratford in the east. The route runs [Fenny Stratford] Fenny Stratford is a constituent town of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England and in the Civil Parish of Bletchley and Fenny Stratford. Originally [Stratford-upon-Avon Canal] The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal is a canal in the south Midlands of England. The canal, which was built between 1793 and 1816, runs for 25.5 miles (41.0 km) [King's Norton Stop Lock] Kings Norton Stop Lock (grid reference SP055794) is a Grade II* listed building at Kings Norton Junction on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal near its junction [Stratford station] Stratford is a major multi-level interchange station serving the district of Stratford and the mixed-use development known as Stratford City, in the London [Enfield Lock] Lock railway station - Greater Anglia services northbound towards Harlow and Bishop's Stortford, and southbound towards Tottenham Hale and Stratford in
 
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