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Barge Lock and Swing Bridge No 20

 
Max Sinclair Memorial Lock No.8
Also known as: Max Sinclair Lock
John Corbett Way, Vines Lane, Wychavon WR9 8LR, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Barge Lock and Swing Bridge No 20 is a place on the waterways on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) between Hawford Junction (Junction of Droitwich Canal with River Severn) (5 miles and 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks to the west) and Droitwich Junction (Junction of Droitwich Barge Canal and Droitwich Junction Canal) (¼ furlongs to the east).
 
It is part of Droitwich.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Hawford Junction is Droitwich Town Wharf; ½ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

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

This is a lock with a rise of 0’ 4”.

 
 
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 Hawford Junction

Netherwich Basin2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawford Junction
Holt Lock (Holt Fleet)8 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock (Holt Fleet)
Worcester Trip Boat Moorings9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Worcester Trip Boat Moorings
Diglis Locks10 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel 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, 3 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel 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 Lock12 miles, 7½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Lincomb Lock
Lowesmoor Basin11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel 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 Lowesmoor Basin
Upper Basin Waterpoint14 miles, 3 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel 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, 1¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel 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 Droitwich Junction

Droitwich Spa Marina1 mile, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Hanbury Boatyard1 mile, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Hanbury Boatyard
Stoke Works Water Point4 miles, ½ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Stoke Works Water Point
Tardebigge Wharf8 miles, ¾ furlongs and 50 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Tardebigge Wharf
Hopwood Visitor Moorings13 miles, 4½ furlongs and 50 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) 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, 6 furlongs and 50 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) 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 Point19 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 50 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) 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 Hawford Junction

Netherwich Basin2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawford Junction
Sabrina Footbridge9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Sabrina Footbridge
Diglis Basin10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel 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
Lowesmoor Basin11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel 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 Lowesmoor Basin
Upper Basin Waterpoint14 miles, 3 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel 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 Droitwich Junction

Droitwich Spa Marina1 mile, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Stoke Bottom Lock No 234 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Stoke Bottom Lock No 23
Tardebigge Wharf8 miles, ¾ furlongs and 50 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) 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

Droitwich Spa Marina1 mile, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Stoke Bottom Lock No 234 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Stoke Bottom Lock No 23
Tardebigge Wharf8 miles, ¾ furlongs and 50 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Tardebigge Wharf

In the direction of Hawford Junction

Diglis Services10 miles, 3 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel 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, 3 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Stourport Marina
Lowesmoor Basin11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel 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 Lowesmoor Basin
Upper Basin Waterpoint14 miles, 3 furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel 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, 1¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel 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

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Hawford Junction

Droitwich Town Wharf½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawford Junction
Netherwich Basin2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawford Junction
Winding Hole (east of Salwarpe Road Bridge)4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawford Junction
Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole3 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hawford Junction
Bevere Lock Weir Entrance6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Bevere Lock Weir Entrance
Bevere Lock Weir Exit6 miles, 3 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Bevere Lock Weir Exit
Holt Lock Weir Exit8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock Weir Exit
Holt Lock Weir Entrance9 miles, ¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock Weir Entrance
Diglis Junction10 miles, 1½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Diglis Junction
Diglis Locks Weir Exit10 miles, 4½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel 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 Weir Exit

In the direction of Droitwich Junction

Lock No 6 Winding Hole6 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Lock No 6 Winding Hole
Droitwich Spa Marina1 mile, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Hanbury Junction1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction
Hanbury Boatyard1 mile, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) 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, 5½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Hanbury Junction Winding Hole
Dunhampstead Boatyard3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Dunhampstead Boatyard
Dunhampstead Winding Hole3 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) 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, 5¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Tibberton Winding Hole
Astwood Winding Hole3 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Astwood Winding Hole
Stoke Wharf4 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Stoke Wharf

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Droitwich Junction

Hanbury Boatyard1 mile, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Hanbury Boatyard
Dunhampstead Boatyard3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Hanbury Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Dunhampstead Boatyard

In the direction of Hawford Junction

Stourport Marina13 miles, 3 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Stourport Marina
Lowesmoor Basin11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel 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 Lowesmoor Basin
Stourport Upper Basin14 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel 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 Pontoon14 miles, 3½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel 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
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