Severn - Salwarpe Junction
Severn - Salwarpe Junction is on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) between Knowsley and Westchester.
Early plans for the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) between London and Longbury were proposed by John Longbotham but languished until Benjamin Outram was appointed as managing director in 1876. The canal joined the sea near Mancorn. Expectations for limestone traffic to Newford were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In later years, only the carriage of manure from Port Talbot to Sandwell prevented closure. In his autobiography John Green writes of his experiences as a boatman in the 1960s

Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
| Worcester Waterworks | 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs | |
| Bevere Lock Weir Exit | 5½ furlongs | |
| Bevere Lock | 5 furlongs | |
| Bevere Lock Weir Entrance | 3 furlongs | |
| Hawford Junction | ¾ furlongs | |
| Severn - Salwarpe Junction | ||
| Grimley | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Holt Castle | 1 mile, 7¼ furlongs | |
| The Wharf Inn and Campsite (Holt Heath) | 2 miles, 4 furlongs | |
| Holt Fleet Bridge | 2 miles, 5¼ furlongs | |
| Holt Lock Landing Pontoon | 2 miles, 5¾ furlongs | |
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![Droitwich Barge Canal joining the Severn. Compare with [[754936]]. Lock No. 8 is practically finished but the canal leading to it still needs to be re-established. The final cut to the Severn is fully patent as seen here. It really is heartening to see this. by Chris Allen – 02 August 2009](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/42/57/1425775_f272fde6_120x120.jpg)



![Droitwich Barge Canal - winding gear at lock no. 1 (formerly 8). This winding gear is at the river lock. It is used to raise and lower the water levels in the lock to enable boats to pass through the lock.[[1913290]]. by P L Chadwick – 14 June 2010](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/91/33/1913312_9182cdd2_120x120.jpg)
![Droitwich Barge Canal - the restored river lock (lock no. 1 formerly 8). The lock appears ready to take boats but neither it nor the canal are open yet. Anyone planning to route their canal cruise through the canal in 2010, would be well advised to select an alternative route.[[1913253]].[[1913290]]. by P L Chadwick – 14 June 2010](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/91/32/1913273_8454f98d_120x120.jpg)

![Exit from the Droitwich Barge Canal. The floating pontoon is a temporary mooring for boats working through the canal's lock 1 [from which water is pouring out into the Severn]. by Christine Johnstone – 02 September 2012](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/12/60/3126042_019fd1df_120x120.jpg)




![Droitwich Barge Canal immediately above lock no. 1 (formerly 8). The canal is currently awaiting its re-opening.[[1913290]]. by P L Chadwick – 14 June 2010](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/91/41/1914161_29bb07ce_120x120.jpg)




![Droitwich Barge Canal - restoration of lock No. 8. Compare with [[754936]]. Work is now well advanced on restoring this very derelict lock to a navigable condition. by Chris Allen – 25 April 2009](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/27/08/1270870_aaf0019c_120x120.jpg)


