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Lowesmoor Basin

 
Westbury Street, Worcester WR1 2RX, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Lowesmoor Basin is a place on the waterways on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) between Diglis Basin (Tow-path goes around the first basin) (1 mile and ¼ furlongs and 2 locks to the southwest) and Hanbury Junction (Junction with Droitwich Junction Canal (Restored - Opened 1/July/2011). Hanbury Wharf) (8 miles and ¼ furlongs and 12 locks to the northeast).
 
It is part of Worcester.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Diglis Basin is Rainbow Hill Bridge No 9 (With pipe bridge alongside ); ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Hanbury Junction is Lowesmoor Railway Bridge No 10; ¼ furlongs away.

Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring). Overnight mooring available, but not every day of the week - check with Viking Afloat.

Facilities: diesel for sale, chemical toilet disposal, gas for sale, boatyard pump-out, rubbish disposal and water point.

You can wind here.

 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Rainbow Hill Bridge No 9

 Boots Chemist
 Worcester Foregate Street Station

Amenities nearby at Lowesmoor Railway Bridge No 10

 Wetherspoons
 Worcester

Amenities in Worcester

 Costcutter
 Lidl
 Tesco
 Tesco
 Postal Order
 Dominos Pizza
 Fish & Chips
 Barclays
 Cashpoint
 Cashpoint
 Cashpoint
 HSBC
 NatWest
 Esso
 Tesco Petrol Station
 Total
 Machine Mart

Amenities at other places in Worcester

 Iceland at Worcester Road Bridge
 Sainsbury's at Worcester
 Sainsburys at Worcester
 Caffe Nero at Worcester
 Costa Coffee at Worcester Road Bridge
 Patisserie-Valerie at Worcester Road Bridge
 Ask and Zizzi at Worcester Road Bridge
 McDonalds at Worcester Road Bridge
 Anchor Inn at Diglis Services
 Cap 'n Gown at Lansdowne Road Bridge No 11
 Coach & Horses at Lansdowne Road Bridge No 11
 Courtyard at Worcester Road Bridge
 Cricketers at Worcester Road Bridge
 Horn and Trumpet at Worcester Road Bridge
 Slug & Lettuce at Worcester Road Bridge
 The Crown at Worcester Road Bridge
 Ye Olde Talbot at Blockhouse Bridge No 4
 Dunelm Mill at Worcester Road Bridge
 Poundland at Blockhouse Bridge No 4
 W H Smith at Worcester
 Burger King at Worcester Road Bridge
 Subway Sandwich Shop at Worcester Road Bridge
 Boots Chemist at Worcester
 Barclays at Worcester
 Cashpoint at Worcester
 Cashpoint at Worcester
 Cashpoint at Worcester
 Cashpoint at Worcester
 Cashpoint at Worcester
 Cashpoint at Worcester Road Bridge
 Cashpoint at Worcester Road Bridge
 Cashpoint at Worcester Road Bridge
 Cashpoint at Worcester Road Bridge
 Lloyds Bank at Worcester Road Bridge
 NatWest at Worcester Road Bridge
 Nationwide at Worcester Road Bridge
 Santander at Worcester Road Bridge
 Santander at Worcester Road Bridge
 TSB at Worcester
 Forecourt M-F 6pm at Worcester Road Bridge
 Mr Burnside at Diglis Dock
 Mr J D Morris T/A at Worcester Waterworks
 Worcester Calor Centre at Cromwell Street Footbridge Bridge No 6
 Worcester Calor Centre M-F 5pm 01905 28839 at Cromwell Street Footbridge Bridge No 6
 Worcester, Crown Biofuels at Blockhouse Lock No 4
 Buildbase at Diglis Basin Marina
 Jewson at Diglis Locks
 Peddlers - Worcester at Tavern Hill Bridge No 12
 Plumbing Trade Supplies at Cromwell Street Footbridge Bridge No 6
 Worcester Shrub Hill Station at Cromwell Street Footbridge Bridge No 6
 
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Additional information

It is impossible to turn right out of the basin you have to use the winding hole.
Turning left into the basin is even harder, you have to perform a 270 degree wind!

 
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Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

The nearest water point is here. Others are at:

In the direction of King's Norton Junction

Hanbury Boatyard7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Droitwich Spa Marina8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Stoke Works Water Point10 miles, 4½ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 54 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction

In the direction of Diglis Basin

Diglis Services7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Locks1 mile, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Locks
Worcester Trip Boat Moorings1 mile, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Worcester Trip Boat Moorings
Holt Lock (Holt Fleet)8 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock (Holt Fleet)
Lincomb Lock12 miles, 6 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Lincomb Lock
Upper Basin Waterpoint14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis 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
Upper Lode Lock No 517 miles, 5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Lode Lock No 5
Tewkesbury Services17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Tewkesbury Services
Netherwich Basin11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Hawford Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Tewkesbury Lower Lode18 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Tewkesbury Lower Lode
Caldwall Mill Bridge No 1417 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis 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

Nearest rubbish disposal

The nearest rubbish disposal is here. Others are at:

In the direction of King's Norton Junction

Droitwich Spa Marina8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Stoke Bottom Lock No 2311 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 54 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction

In the direction of Diglis Basin

Diglis Basin1 mile, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Sabrina Footbridge2 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Sabrina Footbridge
Upper Basin Waterpoint14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis 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
Tewkesbury Services17 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Tewkesbury Junction, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Tewkesbury Services
Netherwich Basin11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Hawford Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

The nearest chemical toilet disposal is here. Others are at:

In the direction of King's Norton Junction

Droitwich Spa Marina8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Stoke Bottom Lock No 2311 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 54 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction

In the direction of Diglis Basin

Diglis Services7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Stourport Marina13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Stourport Marina
Upper Basin Waterpoint14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis 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 1417 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis 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

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of King's Norton Junction

Bilford Locks Winding Hole1 mile, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tibberton Winding Hole4 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Dunhampstead Winding Hole5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Dunhampstead Boatyard6 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hanbury Boatyard7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hanbury Junction8 miles, ¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hanbury Junction Winding Hole8 miles, 1½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Droitwich Spa Marina8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina

In the direction of Diglis Basin

Diglis Junction1 mile, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction
Diglis Locks Weir Exit1 mile, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Locks Weir Exit
Severn - Teme Junction2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Severn - Teme Junction
Bevere Lock Weir Exit4 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Bevere Lock Weir Exit
Bevere Lock Weir Entrance5 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Bevere Lock Weir Entrance
Holt Lock Weir Exit8 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock Weir Exit
Holt Lock Weir Entrance8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock Weir Entrance
Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Hawford Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole
Severn - Stourport Narrow Locks Entrance14 miles, ½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Narrow Locks Entrance
Stourport Lower Basin - between Broad Locks14 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis 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 Lower Basin - between Broad Locks
Stourport Lower Basin - between Narrow Locks14 miles, 1 furlong and 8 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis 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 Lower Basin - between Broad Locks, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Locks to Narrow Locks to Stourport Lower Basin - between Narrow Locks
Upper Lode Lock Weir Entrance17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Upper Lode Lock Weir Entrance

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of King's Norton Junction

Droitwich Spa Marina8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina

In the direction of Diglis Basin

Diglis Services7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin

Nearest boatyard pump-out

The nearest boatyard pump-out is here. Others are at:

In the direction of King's Norton Junction

Dunhampstead Boatyard6 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hanbury Boatyard7 miles, 7½ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction

In the direction of Diglis Basin

Stourport Marina13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Stourport Marina
Stourport Upper Basin14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis 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 Pontoon14 miles, 2 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis 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
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Worcester and Birmingham Canal] craft access to Diglis Basin. The final 16 miles (26 km) was opened in December 1815. Plans to construct basins at Lowesmoor and Diglis were carried
 
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Lowesmoor Basin, Worcester © Stephen McKay :: Geograph Britain ...
Aug 1, 2008 ... Lowesmoor Basin was once a commercial wharf, close to Worcester city centre approached by means of a short arm off the Worcester ...
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Jun 10, 2009 ... The entrance to the Lowesmoor Basin boat hire centre on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Worcester.
The Canal Conservation Area (CA12)
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Jun 22, 2020 ... 7. Marina Entrance (P) Car Parking. Worcester Marina, Lowesmoor Wharf Worcester Worcestershire WR1 2RS Email: abclg@worcestermarina.
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