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Woolhampton Swing Bridge No 31

 
Station Road, Woolhampton RG7 5SH, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Woolhampton Swing Bridge No 31 is a minor waterways place on the River Kennet between Burghfield Bridge No 14 (Burghfield) (8 miles and 2 furlongs and 8 locks to the east) and Newbury Lock No 85 (6 miles and 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks to the west).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Burghfield Bridge No 14 is Wickham Knight Bridge No 30; 4¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Newbury Lock No 85 is Woolhampton Pipe Bridge (Site of bridge 32); a few yards away.

Mooring here is unrated.

There is a swing bridge here. The bridge requires a BW key to operate it.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 The Angel
 Rowbarge
 BP
 Snax 24
 Midgham Station

Amenities nearby at Wickham Knight Bridge No 30

 Cashpoint
 
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Navigational Notes

When approaching from downstream of the bridge you should prepare Woolhampton Lock before opening the bridge. A fast current enters from the left as you approach the lock and you should keep left to avoid being pushed into the boat moored to the right, and then pass immediately onto the landing at the lock tail. Moor before the swingbridge with your bow line if you can.

 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Ham Manor Marina5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Kintbury Services12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Kintbury Services
Station Road Bridge No 8315 miles, 6 furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Station Road Bridge No 83

In the direction of High Bridge Reading

Aldermaston Lock No 952 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Thames & Kennet Marina12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames & Kennet Marina
Shiplake Lock17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Shiplake Lock

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Ham Manor Marina5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Kintbury Services12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Kintbury Services

In the direction of High Bridge Reading

Aldermaston Lock No 952 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Shiplake Lock17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Shiplake Lock
Mapledurham Lock17 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Mapledurham Lock

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Ham Manor Marina5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Kintbury Services12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Kintbury Services
Station Road Bridge No 8315 miles, 6 furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Station Road Bridge No 83

In the direction of High Bridge Reading

Aldermaston Lock No 952 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Thames & Kennet Marina12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames & Kennet Marina
Shiplake Lock17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Shiplake Lock
Mapledurham Lock17 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Mapledurham Lock

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Winding Hole below Heals Lock5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole above Midgham Lock1 mile, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole below Monkey Marsh Lock3 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Widmead Winding Hole4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole below Bulls Lock4 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole above Ham Mills Lock5 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole below Greenham Lock6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Mill Lane Arm6 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Newbury Wharf6 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

In the direction of High Bridge Reading

Frouds Bridge Marina (entrance)7¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Aldermaston Arm2 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Winding Hole below Padworth Lock2 miles, 3 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Winding Hole by Ufton Swing Bridge3 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Tyle Mill Winding Hole4 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Winding Hole below Tyle Mill Lock4 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Draper's Osier Bed Stream Leaves4 miles, 6 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Winding Hole below Sulhampstead Lock5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Sheffield Lock Weir Entrance5 miles, 5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Winding Hole below Garston Lock6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Burghfield Mill Winding Hole7 miles, 3½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Kintbury Services12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Kintbury Services

In the direction of High Bridge Reading

Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Mapledurham Lock17 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Mapledurham Lock

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

Newbury Marina6 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm

In the direction of High Bridge Reading

Thames & Kennet Marina12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames & Kennet Marina
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Woolhampton] followed shortly afterwards by a swing bridge across the river and canal (which share a common channel at this point). Woolhampton Lock lies just to the west [Woolhampton Lock] of this, the navigable river is crossed by a swing bridge carrying the road from the centre of Woolhampton village to the nearby village of Brimpton. Craft [Douai School] (independent) school run by the Douai Abbey Benedictine community at Woolhampton, England, until it closed in 1999. The monastic community was founded [Kennet and Avon Canal] In 1988 the restoration of Woolhampton Lock was completed, but obstructions remained on either side. Frounds swing bridge could not be opened and the [Theale] Mortimer, Sulham, Sulhamstead Bannister, Tidmarsh, Ufton Nervet and Woolhampton. The oddity of this is that the village was not in the hundred, because [Aldermaston] includes the neighbouring parishes of Wasing, Brimpton, Midgham, and Woolhampton. The ward is the smallest in West Berkshire by population. The ward's [Burghfield] Burghfield Bridge, being a stone built road bridge, and secondly at Sheffield Bottom by a swing type canal bridge and a stone built road bridge. The road
 
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Woolhampton Swingbridge No: 31 | Canal & River Trust
Out contractor Keir are replacing the electric pedestal on this bridge, to remove an obsolete user interface (and replaced with engraved instruction plate. )
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