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Droitwich Junction Canal Emergency/Escape Area

 
There is foot access to this area, canal side up to Impney Way, for use in an emergency.
M5, Wychavon WR9 7EJ, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Droitwich Junction Canal Emergency/Escape Area is a minor waterways place on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) between Droitwich Junction (Junction of Droitwich Barge Canal and Droitwich Junction Canal) (4½ furlongs and 1 lock to the west) and Hanbury Junction (Junction with Droitwich Junction Canal (Restored - Opened 1/July/2011). Hanbury Wharf) (7½ furlongs and 6 locks to the east).
 
It is part of Droitwich.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Droitwich Junction is Impney Way Tunnel No 6 (eastern entrance); a few yards away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Hanbury Junction is M5 Motorway Tunnel No 5 (western entrance); a few yards away.

There is access (via steps) to the towpath here.

Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).

 
 
Amenities

Amenities in Droitwich

 Castle
 Kings Arms
 SEE ADDRESS
 Boots Chemist

Amenities at other places in Droitwich

 Morison's at Saltway Footbridge No 18
 Morrisons at Saltway Footbridge No 18
 W H Smith at Saltway Footbridge No 18
 Dominos Pizza at Netherwich Basin
 Fish & Chips at Netherwich Basin
 Boots Chemist at Saltway Footbridge No 18
 Cashpoint at Netherwich Basin
 Cashpoint at Saltway Footbridge No 18
 Cashpoint at Saltway Footbridge No 18
 Cashpoint at Saltway Footbridge No 18
 Cashpoint at Saltway Footbridge No 18
 Cashpoint at Saltway Footbridge No 18
 Lloyds Bank at Saltway Footbridge No 18
 Santander at Saltway Footbridge No 18
 Dormer Plant Hire Ltd at Saltway Footbridge No 18
 Droitwich Spa Station at Salwarpe Road Bridge 13
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Droitwich Junction

Netherwich Basin7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Holt Lock (Holt Fleet)9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock (Holt Fleet)
Worcester Trip Boat Moorings10 miles and 11 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Worcester Trip Boat Moorings
Diglis Locks11 miles, ½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Locks
Diglis Services10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Diglis Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Diglis Services
Lincomb Lock13 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Lincomb Lock
Upper Basin Waterpoint14 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to Upper Basin Waterpoint
Caldwall Mill Bridge No 1418 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to York Street Bridge, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Main Line: Stourport to Stourton) to Caldwall Mill Bridge No 14

In the direction of Hanbury Junction

Droitwich Spa Marina4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hanbury Junction
Hanbury Boatyard1 mile, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Hanbury Boatyard
Stoke Works Water Point3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Stoke Works Water Point
Lowesmoor Basin8 miles, 8 furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Lowesmoor Basin
Tardebigge Wharf7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 48 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Tardebigge Wharf
Hopwood Visitor Moorings13 miles and 48 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Hopwood Visitor Moorings
King's Norton Water Point16 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 48 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to King's Norton Water Point
Yardley Wood Water Point18 miles, 6½ furlongs and 48 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Yardley Wood Water Point

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Droitwich Junction

Netherwich Basin7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Sabrina Footbridge9 miles, 6 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Sabrina Footbridge
Diglis Basin10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Diglis Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Basin
Upper Basin Waterpoint14 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to Upper Basin Waterpoint

In the direction of Hanbury Junction

Droitwich Spa Marina4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hanbury Junction
Stoke Bottom Lock No 234 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Stoke Bottom Lock No 23
Lowesmoor Basin8 miles, 8 furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Lowesmoor Basin
Tardebigge Wharf7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 48 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Tardebigge Wharf

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Droitwich Junction

Diglis Services10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Diglis Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Diglis Services
Stourport Marina13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Stourport Marina
Upper Basin Waterpoint14 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to Upper Basin Waterpoint
Caldwall Mill Bridge No 1418 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to York Street Bridge, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Main Line: Stourport to Stourton) to Caldwall Mill Bridge No 14

In the direction of Hanbury Junction

Droitwich Spa Marina4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hanbury Junction
Stoke Bottom Lock No 234 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Stoke Bottom Lock No 23
Lowesmoor Basin8 miles, 8 furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Lowesmoor Basin
Tardebigge Wharf7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 48 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Tardebigge Wharf

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Droitwich Junction

Droitwich Town Wharf5 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Droitwich Town Wharf
Netherwich Basin7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Winding Hole (east of Salwarpe Road Bridge)1 mile, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Winding Hole (east of Salwarpe Road Bridge)
Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole
Bevere Lock Weir Entrance6 miles, 5 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Bevere Lock Weir Entrance
Bevere Lock Weir Exit6 miles, 7½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Bevere Lock Weir Exit
Holt Lock Weir Exit9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock Weir Exit
Holt Lock Weir Entrance9 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock Weir Entrance
Diglis Junction10 miles, 6 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Diglis Junction

In the direction of Hanbury Junction

Lock No 6 Winding Hole1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hanbury Junction
Droitwich Spa Marina4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hanbury Junction
Hanbury Junction7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hanbury Junction
Hanbury Boatyard1 mile, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Hanbury Boatyard
Hanbury Junction Winding Hole1 mile, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Hanbury Junction Winding Hole
Dunhampstead Boatyard2 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Dunhampstead Boatyard
Dunhampstead Winding Hole3 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Dunhampstead Winding Hole
Tibberton Winding Hole4 miles, ¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Tibberton Winding Hole
Astwood Winding Hole2 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Astwood Winding Hole
Stoke Wharf4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Stoke Wharf
Bilford Locks Winding Hole7 miles, 6 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Bilford Locks Winding Hole

Nearest self-operated pump-out

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Droitwich Junction

Stourport Marina13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Stourport Marina
Stourport Upper Basin14 miles, 7½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin
Upper Staircase Lock Landing Pontoon15 miles and 14 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to Upper Staircase Lock Landing Pontoon

In the direction of Hanbury Junction

Hanbury Boatyard1 mile, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Hanbury Boatyard
Dunhampstead Boatyard2 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Dunhampstead Boatyard
Lowesmoor Basin8 miles, 8 furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Lowesmoor Basin
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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Uncharted waters from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Tuesday the 23rd of September, 2014
 
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