West Mills Swing Bridge No 62
Newbury RG14 5HT, United Kingdom
West Mills Swing Bridge No 62 carries the M1 motorway over the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) a few kilometres from Nottingham.
The Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) was built by John Longbotham and opened on January 1 1782. Expectations for iron traffic to Sunderland never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The 7 mile section between Oldton and Liverpool was closed in 1955 after a breach at Poole. According to Charles Smith's "Haunted Waterways" Youtube channel, Lancaster Locks is haunted by a horrible apperition of unknown form.
West Mills Swing Bridge No 62
is a minor waterways place
on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) between
Newbury Bridge No 60 (1½ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the east) and
Pewsey Wharf (22 miles and 6 furlongs
and 34 locks
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Newbury Bridge No 60 is Winding Hole above Newbury Lock;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Pewsey Wharf is Northcroft Footbridge No 63;
2 furlongs
away.
There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a swing bridge here. The bridge requires a BW key to operate it.
| Northcroft Lane Arm | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Newbury Lock No 85 | 1 furlong | |
Newbury Visitor Moorings  | ½ furlongs | |
| Winding Hole above Newbury Lock | ¼ furlongs | |
| West Mills Swing Bridge No 62 | ||
| Northcroft Footbridge No 63 | 2 furlongs | |
| Newbury West Fields Winding Hole | 3½ furlongs | |
| Enborne Bridge No 64 | 7½ furlongs | |
| Guyers Lock No 84 | 7½ furlongs | |
| Newbury Bypass Bridge | 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs | |
Amenities here
JewsonAmenities nearby at Northcroft Footbridge No 63
Lamb InnAmenities nearby at Winding Hole above Newbury Lock
Indigobay
Boots Chemist Banjo Cycles - NewburyThis bridge is the only means of crossing onto the residential
"island" from West Mills.
The swing bridge is not
speedy in opening or closing, therefore residents ask boaters to be
pass through as quickly as safely possible.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Kintbury Services — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Station Road Bridge No 83 — 8 miles, 7 furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Great Bedwyn Wharf — 13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Crofton Lock No 60 — 15 miles, 4½ furlongs and 24 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Wootton Rivers Visitor Moorings — 19 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 33 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Ham Manor Marina — 1 mile, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Ham Manor Marina
Aldermaston Lock No 95 — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Aldermaston Lock No 95
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services — 11 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services
Thames & Kennet Marina — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet 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 MarinaNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Kintbury Services — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Great Bedwyn Wharf — 13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Crofton Lock No 60 — 15 miles, 4½ furlongs and 24 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Forest Road Bridge No 108 — 19 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 34 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Ham Manor Marina — 1 mile, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Ham Manor Marina
Aldermaston Lock No 95 — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Aldermaston Lock No 95
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services — 11 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Tyle Mill Lock C&RT ServicesNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Kintbury Services — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Station Road Bridge No 83 — 8 miles, 7 furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Great Bedwyn Wharf — 13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Ham Manor Marina — 1 mile, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Ham Manor Marina
Aldermaston Lock No 95 — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Aldermaston Lock No 95
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services — 11 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services
Thames & Kennet Marina — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet 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 MarinaNearest place to turn
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Newbury West Fields Winding Hole — 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Benham Lock Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Hamstead Lock Weir Exit — 2 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Winding Hole below Hamstead Lock — 3 miles, 1½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Benham Marsh Winding Hole — 3 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Winding Hole below Drewitts Lock — 4 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Winding Hole below Kintbury Lock — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Vicarage Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, ¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Wire Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Denford Mill Winding Hole — 7 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole above Newbury Lock — ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Newbury Wharf — 3 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Newbury Wharf
Mill Lane Arm — 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Mill Lane Arm
Winding Hole below Greenham Lock — 6½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Winding Hole below Greenham Lock
Winding Hole above Ham Mills Lock — 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Winding Hole above Ham Mills Lock
Winding Hole below Bulls Lock — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Winding Hole below Bulls Lock
Widmead Winding Hole — 2 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Widmead Winding Hole
Winding Hole below Monkey Marsh Lock — 3 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Winding Hole below Monkey Marsh Lock
Winding Hole above Midgham Lock — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Winding Hole above Midgham Lock
Winding Hole below Heals Lock — 6 miles, 1½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Winding Hole below Heals LockNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of River Avon Junction
Kintbury Services — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
Great Bedwyn Wharf — 13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 20 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of River Avon Junction
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services — 11 miles, 2 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Tyle Mill Lock C&RT ServicesNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Newbury Marina — 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet to Newbury Marina
Thames & Kennet Marina — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 22 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the River Kennet 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 MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
Newbury from Narrowboat Just Heaven posted Friday the 26th of May, 2017
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