
Wyre Lock
is a minor waterways place
on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) between
Cropthorne (3 miles and 2¾ furlongs
to the east) and
Great Comberton (4 miles and 7 furlongs
and 1 lock
to the south).
The nearest place in the direction of Cropthorne is Wyre Lock Weir Entrance (Channel leading to the Weir);
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Great Comberton is Wyre Lock Weir Exit No 1 (Channel leading to the Weir - No Access);
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 24 hours. Picnic tables are provided .
This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.
| Coventry Water Main Bridge | 2 miles, 2¼ furlongs | |
| Osier and Tiddle Widdle Islands | 6¾ furlongs | |
| The Anchor Inn (Wyre Piddle) | 4 furlongs | |
| Rivermead Holiday Park Marina | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Wyre Lock Weir Entrance | ½ furlongs | |
| Wyre Lock | ||
| Wyre Lock Weir Exit No 1 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Wyre Lock Weir Exit No 2 | ½ furlongs | |
| Rivermead Holiday Park Arm | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Pershore Recreation Ground | 6 furlongs | |
| Pershore Lock Weir Entrance No 1 | 7¾ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Wyre Lock Weir Entrance
- Avon Navigation Trust — associated with River Avon - Warwickshire
- Navigation Authority
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Pershore Recreation Ground — 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Strensham Lock — 9 miles, 2 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Bredon — 11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Tewkesbury Services — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Upper Lode Lock No 5 — 15 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Lode Lock No 5
Tewkesbury Lower Lode — 16 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Tewkesbury Lower Lode
In the direction of Evesham Lock
Workman Gardens — 9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Evesham Lock — 9 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
George Billington Lock — 13 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock — 13 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings — 18 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Bidford on Avon Visitor MooringsNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Pershore Recreation Ground — 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Pershore New Bridge — 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Pershore Bridge Moorings — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Tewkesbury Services — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
In the direction of Evesham Lock
Workman Gardens — 9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
George Billington Lock — 13 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock — 13 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings — 18 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Bidford on Avon Visitor MooringsNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Pershore Recreation Ground — 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
In the direction of Evesham Lock
Evesham Lock — 9 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
George Billington Lock — 13 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock — 13 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington LockNearest place to turn
In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Pershore Lock Weir Entrance No 2 — 1 mile and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Pershore Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 1 mile, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Nafford Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 5 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Nafford Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 5 miles, 7½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Tewkesbury Marina Entrance No 2 — 14 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Avon Lock Junction — 14 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Abbey Mill Tewkesbury — 14 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Avon Lock Junction, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Mill Avon) to Abbey Mill Tewkesbury
Upper Lode Lock Weir Entrance — 15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Lode Lock Weir Entrance
Upper Lode Lock Weir Exit — 15 miles, 6 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Lode Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Evesham Lock
Wyre Lock Weir Entrance — ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Fladbury Lock Weir Exit — 4 miles, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Fladbury Lock Weir Entrance — 4 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Chadbury Lock Weir Entrance — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Evesham Lock Weir Exit — 9 miles, 4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
George Billington Lock Weir Exit — 13 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock Weir Exit
George Billington Lock Weir Entrance — 13 miles, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock Weir Entrance
Robert Aickman Lock Weir Exit — 13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Robert Aickman Lock Weir Exit
Abbots Salford Holiday Park Marina — 15 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Abbots Salford Holiday Park Marina
Avon - Arrow Junction — 16 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Avon - Arrow Junction
E and H Billington Lock Weir Exit — 19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to E and H Billington Lock Weir ExitNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Evesham Lock
Evesham Lock — 9 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham LockNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Tewkesbury Junction
Pershore Recreation Ground — 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Tewkesbury JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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![Mill Lane under water, Wyre Piddle. Following prolonged rainfall, Mill Lane (leading to Wyre Mill) is under water again!The overflowing River Avon is just off picture to the left - through the gate. Perhaps if they closed the gate it would stop the lane from flooding!See also …[[3806176]] by Terry Robinson – 08 January 2014](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/80/61/3806183_8563f495_120x120.jpg)

![Ridge and Furrow Field, off Mill Lane, Wyre Piddle. Following prolonged rainfall this field became waterlogged and, as it drained, its Ridge and Furrow history was revealed.Pershore Abbey can be seen in the left background, Allesborough Hill can be seen on the right with the Rugby Posts from Pershore Rugby Club in the mid-groundThis is the 'Seagull Field' shown in …[[3806176]] by Terry Robinson – 08 January 2014](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/80/61/3806192_6cdcd7b1_120x120.jpg)
![Mill Lane under water, viewed from Smith's Meadow, Wyre Piddle. Following prolonged rain Mill Lane has flooded … a regular occurrence.See also …[[3806183]]Compare this view with this taken a few weeks earlier ...[[3784046]]The field on the right is dotted with Seagulls taking shelter from the storms.As it is a long way from Blackpool, or indeed anywhere on the coast, they are probably from the local landfill site! For a closer view of the field … see …[[3806192]] by Terry Robinson – 05 January 2014](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/80/61/3806176_7982a157_120x120.jpg)
![Smith's Meadow, Wyre Piddle … view from the Meadow to the River Avon Marina. For more information about Smith's Meadow … see …[[3784041]]See also …[[3784046]][[3784057]][[3784070]][[3784085]][[3784091]][[3784095]][[3784100]] by Terry Robinson – 08 December 2013](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/78/40/3784077_3a96fcfc_120x120.jpg)


![Smith's Meadow, Wyre Piddle … looking down hill towards the River Avon. For more information about Smith's Meadow … see …[[3784041]]See also …[[3784046]][[3784070]][[3784077]][[3784085]][[3784091]][[3784095]][[3784100]] by Terry Robinson – 08 December 2013](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/78/40/3784057_016eb2b3_120x120.jpg)
![Smith's Meadow, Wyre Piddle … looking across the River Avon to Pershore Abbey. The Tower of Pershore Abbey can (just) be seen to the right of the electricity pole.The electricity pole carries power to Wyre Marina … off picture to the rightFor more information about Smith's Meadow … see …[[3784041]]See also …[[3784046]][[3784057]][[3784077]][[3784085]][[3784091]][[3784095]][[3784100]] by Terry Robinson – 30 November 2013](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/78/40/3784070_a1547ee6_120x120.jpg)
![Smith's Meadow Reflections, Wyre Piddle - 2. Following prolonged rain the River Avon has overflowed onto Smith's Meadow,and has flooded the lower area of the field, including the site of the Life Belt. See also …[[3806200]]Compare this view with these taken a few weeks earlier …[[3784091]][[3784057]] by Terry Robinson – 05 January 2014](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/80/62/3806202_d12ca79e_120x120.jpg)
![Smith's Meadow Bottom Gate, Mill Lane, Wyre Piddle. More correctly this gate hold be known as the side gate … but tradition wins!Mill Lane can be seen in the background, running away towards (appropriately) Wyre Millwhich is now home to a private members Social Club and Marina and Boating Facilities.For more information about Smith's Meadow … see …[[3784041]]See also …[[3784057]][[3784070]][[3784077]][[3784085]][[3784091]][[3784095]][[3784100]] by Terry Robinson – 08 December 2013](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/78/40/3784046_fb9afdb8_120x120.jpg)
![Smith's Meadow, Wyre Piddle … Safety First by the River Avon. For more information about Smith's Meadow … see …[[3784041]]See also …[[3784046]][[3784057]][[3784070]][[3784077]][[3784085]][[3784095]][[3784100]] by Terry Robinson – 08 December 2013](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/78/40/3784091_a18ae908_120x120.jpg)
![Smith's Meadow Reflections, Wyre Piddle - 1. Following prolonged rain the River Avon has overflowed onto Smith's Meadow,and has flooded the lower area of the field, including the site of the Life Belt. See also …[[3806202]]Compare this view with these taken a few weeks earlier …[[3784091]][[3784057]] by Terry Robinson – 08 January 2014](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/80/62/3806200_0c081161_120x120.jpg)


![Smith's Meadow, Wyre Piddle … looking up hill towards the Mill Lane. For more information about Smith's Meadow … see …[[3784041]]See also …[[3784046]][[3784057]][[3784070]][[3784077]][[3784091]][[3784095]][[3784100]] by Terry Robinson – 30 November 2013](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/78/40/3784085_54d07add_120x120.jpg)