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Hillmorton Visitor Moorings (below locks)

 
Houlton Way, Rugby CV23 1DR, United Kingdom
 
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Hillmorton Visitor Moorings (below locks) is a minor waterways place on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line) between Braunston Turn (Junction of the Grand Union, Oxford and Grand Junction Canals - Bridges No 93 & No 94) (7 miles and 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks to the south) and Rugby Wharf Arm Junction (2 miles and 7 furlongs to the northwest).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Braunston Turn is Hillmorton Water Point; ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Rugby Wharf Arm Junction is Kent Road Bridge No 69; 3¼ furlongs away.

Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 14 days. Rated as 'ok' because of sloping stone edge - can't get snug to the bank at some points.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities here

 Paddox

Amenities nearby at Kent Road Bridge No 69

 Aldi
 Costcutter
 Sainsburys
 BP
 
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External websites
 Oxford Canal Walk - Part One - Oxford to Thrupp - YouTube — associated with Oxford Canal
A walk along the Oxford Canal (Southern Section) from Oxford to Thrupp Wide
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction

Rugby Visitor Moorings2 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Newbold Wharf3 miles, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Stop8 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Ansty Water Point11 miles, 5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Water Point (stop lock)15 miles, 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Services15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Hawkesbury Services
Hawkesbury Water Point (Engine House)15 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Hawkesbury Water Point (Engine House)

In the direction of Braunston Turn

Hillmorton Water Point¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services7 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Road Bridge No 917 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Braunston Stop7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Wigrams Turn Marina12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole12 miles, 7½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Top Lock Winding Hole
Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks14 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Water Point at Bottom of Napton Locks
Calcutt Marina13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Norton Junction Bridge No 111 miles, 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction Bridge No 1
Norton Sanitary Station12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Stockton Top Marina15 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Watford Pumping Station14 miles, ¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Pumping Station

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction

Newbold Wharf3 miles, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Services15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Hawkesbury Services

In the direction of Braunston Turn

Hillmorton Bridge No 711¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services7 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Stop7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Stop
Wigrams Turn Marina12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Norton Sanitary Station12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 714 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Crick Wharf16 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Church Street Aqueduct17 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Church Street Aqueduct
Bascote Bridge No 2717 miles, 3 furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Bascote Bridge No 27
Yelvertoft Wharf19 miles, ¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Wharf

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction

Clifton Wharf1 mile, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Rugby Visitor Moorings2 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Hawkesbury Services15 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hawkesbury Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Coventry to Hawkesbury) to Hawkesbury Services

In the direction of Braunston Turn

Hillmorton Bridge No 711¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Services7 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Road Bridge No 917 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Road Bridge No 91
Wigrams Turn Marina12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Napton Sanitary Station14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Napton Sanitary Station
Calcutt Marina13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Norton Sanitary Station12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 714 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Crick Wharf16 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Crick Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina18 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Marina

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction

Clifton Arm Junction1 mile, 3¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Brownsover Arm Junction (disused)2 miles, 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Rugby Wharf Arm Junction2 miles, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Rugby Wharf Winding Hole3 miles, ½ furlongs away
Travel to Rugby Wharf Arm Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Rugby Wharf Arm) to Rugby Wharf Winding Hole
Northern End of Former Newbold Loop4 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Lime Farm Marina4 miles, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Fennis Field Arm5 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Brinklow Arm Junction (disused)7 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Arm Junction8 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Arm Winding Hole8 miles, 3½ furlongs away
Travel to Stretton Arm Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Stretton Arm) to Stretton Arm Winding Hole
Wyken Arm Junction13 miles, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Wyken Arm Terminal Basin14 miles, 1 furlong away
Travel to Wyken Arm Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Wyken Arm) to Wyken Arm Terminal Basin

In the direction of Braunston Turn

Hillmorton Locks Winding Hole¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Hillmorton Boat Services1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Wharf Farm Winding Hole1 mile, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Turn7 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Braunston Marina (western entrance)7 miles, 6½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Braunston Marina (western entrance)
Wolfamcote Winding Hole8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wolfamcote Winding Hole
Thick Thorne House Winding Hole11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Thick Thorne House Winding Hole
Napton Junction12 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction

Nearest self-operated pump-out

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Hawkesbury Junction

Clifton Wharf1 mile, 3 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Falls Bridge Wharf4 miles, 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction
Stretton Stop8 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawkesbury Junction

In the direction of Braunston Turn

Barby Moorings2 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Dunchurch Pools Marina4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Braunston Turn
Wigrams Turn Marina12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Wigrams Turn Marina
Calcutt Marina13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Calcutt Marina
Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin)13 miles, 2 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Ventnor Marina (Sunrise Basin)
Welton Hythe Marina12 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
Stockton Top Marina15 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Oxford Canal Section) to Napton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Napton Canal) to Stockton Top Marina
Welton Haven Marina12 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven Marina
Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf17 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina18 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Braunston Turn, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Yelvertoft Marina
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[Rugby, Warwickshire] of Rugby was slow, due in part to the nearby markets at Dunchurch and Hillmorton which were better positioned in terms of road traffic. In 1663 Rugby was [Oxford Canal] Cropredy. The canal descends the valley to Oxford. Banbury has many visitor moorings alongside the historic and modern shopping areas in the middle of town
 
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Winter Moorings 2015-16, Hillmorton Bottom Locks, North Oxford ...
Mooring restriction for winter mooring sites 2015-16 Hillmorton Bottom Locks, ... moorings sites are available nationally, with some situated at visitor mooring ...
Oxford Canal - Wikipedia
The Oxford Canal is a 78-mile (126 km) narrow canal in central England linking Oxford with ... Banbury has many visitor moorings alongside the historic and modern ... After 330 yards (300 m) below Isis Lock the Oxford Canal ends abruptly at ... the existing locks at Hillmorton, creating three pairs of two parallel narrow locks, ...
Hillmorton Locks L1 :: Waterside Moorings
Hawkesbury Junction - the start of the Coventry Canal - lies just under 12.5 miles ... The moorings are just north of Hillmorton Middle Locks, 4 and 5, and ... in Hillmorton and is a mix of craft and commercial workshops and some visitor parking.
Suggested Routes From Napton Marina - Napton Narrowboats
Turn at Cropredy and retrace your steps aiming to moor below Napton flight for the night. Monday ... Continue towards Rugby, operating the locks at Hillmorton. Moor on the visitor moorings at Rugby and take a bus into the town. Sunday.
Wigram's Turn Marina, Napton
Route options include: the North Oxford Canal with just 3 locks at Hillmorton and on ... Cruise east to Braunston, passing under the cast iron bridge and mooring close ... Places to visit include the Assembly Rooms, Art Gallery, Museum, Tourist  ...
Hillmorton Locks | The Warwickshire canal ring | The Rugby Town
The mooring site is located on the North Oxford Canal and provides boaters with plenty of good cruising routes. Hawkesbury Junction - the start of the Coventry ...
Designated Visitor Moorings
106, See Visitor Moorings sheet for additional comments. 107, OX-025-039, Hillmorton Bottom Lock Service Mooring, On towpath, below bottom lock 3, next to ...