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George Billington Lock Weir Entrance

 
Channel leading to the Weir
Offenham Park, Evesham Road, Middle Littleton WR11 8QT, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
George Billington Lock Weir Entrance is a minor waterways place on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) between Evesham Lock (Junction of Upper and Lower Avon Navigations) (3 miles and 7½ furlongs and 1 lock to the southwest) and Royal Shakespeare Theatre (14 miles and 2¼ furlongs and 8 locks to the east).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Evesham Lock is Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock (Fish and Anchor Pub not accessible from this footbridge); ½ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Royal Shakespeare Theatre is Robert Aickman Lock Weir Exit (Channel leading to the Weir); 1¾ furlongs away.

Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 24-48 hours. Good moorings with water and waste disposal .

You can wind here.

 
 
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The two mooring places above the weir are now run by the adjacent Caravan park. They have also leased out the Pub to a 3rd party ( but still own the building) Moorings are charged at £5 for up to 3 hours & £15 overnight, there are no discounts for food or drink at the pub. There are new signs where the old ones were detailing the charges. If you do stop you WILL be charged.

 
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 Avon Navigation Trust — associated with River Avon - Warwickshire
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Evesham Lock

On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
George Billington Lock1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Evesham Lock3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Workman Gardens4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Workman Gardens
Pershore Recreation Ground14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Pershore Recreation Ground

In the direction of The Red House

Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Binton Bridge9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Luddington Lock Wharf11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Shakespeare Marina13 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Colin P Witter Lock13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Royal Shakespeare Theatre14 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) to Old "Valley Cruisers" Base
Chaleybeate Bridge No 6316 miles, ½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) to Chaleybeate Bridge No 63

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Evesham Lock

On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
George Billington Lock1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Workman Gardens4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Workman Gardens
Pershore Recreation Ground14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Pershore Recreation Ground
Pershore New Bridge14 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Pershore New Bridge
Pershore Bridge Moorings15 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Pershore Bridge Moorings

In the direction of The Red House

Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Luddington Lock Wharf11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Weir Brake Lock13 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Colin P Witter Lock13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
The Old Bathing Place15 miles and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) to Old "Valley Cruisers" Base

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Evesham Lock

On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
George Billington Lock1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Evesham Lock3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Pershore Recreation Ground14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Pershore Recreation Ground

In the direction of The Red House

Luddington Lock Wharf11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) to Old "Valley Cruisers" Base

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Evesham Lock

George Billington Lock Weir Exit1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock
Evesham Lock Weir Exit4 miles and 2 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock Weir Exit
Chadbury Lock Weir Entrance6 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Chadbury Lock Weir Entrance
Fladbury Lock Weir Entrance9 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Fladbury Lock Weir Entrance
Fladbury Lock Weir Exit9 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Fladbury Lock Weir Exit
Wyre Lock Weir Entrance13 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Wyre Lock Weir Entrance

In the direction of The Red House

Robert Aickman Lock Weir Exit1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Abbots Salford Holiday Park Marina2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Avon - Arrow Junction3 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
E and H Billington Lock Weir Exit5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
E and H Billington Lock Winding Hole5 miles, 4½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
E and H Billington Lock Weir Entrance5 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Pilgrim Lock Weir Exit6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Pilgrim Lock Weir Entrance6 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
W A Cadbury Lock Weir Exit8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
W A Cadbury Lock Weir Entrance8 miles, 2 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Binton Bridge Upstream Channel Entrance9 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Binton Bridge Downstream Channel Entrance9 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Luddington Lock Weir Exit11 miles, ¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House
Luddington Lock Wharf11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Evesham Lock

Evesham Lock3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Evesham Lock

In the direction of The Red House

Shakespeare Marina13 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of The Red House

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Evesham Lock

Pershore Recreation Ground14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Pershore Recreation Ground
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[River Mersey] meander, and Howley Lock for craft to avoid the weir; the new cut and lock are still evident. The island formed between the weir and the lock is known locally [Manchester Ship Canal] Each set has a large lock for ocean-going ships and a smaller, narrower lock for vessels such as tugs and coasters. The entrance locks at Eastham on the
 
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