Canal locks · South East England
Towney Lock
In or near Lower Padworth.
Towney Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aldermaston · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Towney Lock is located in West Berkshire, South East England, with the postcode RG7 5GN. The nearest railway station is Aldermaston, which is approximately 1.1 km away. Entry to Towney Lock is free.
About
Towney Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.4077°, -1.1244°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Towney Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, between Aldermaston Wharf and Sulhamstead, Berkshire, England. Towney Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The lock has a change in level of 9 ft 8 in (2.95 m). The lock was deepened during restoration work in the 1970s when Ufton Lock was removed. The canal is now administered by the Canal & River Trust.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4077, -1.1244
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Padworth
- Postcode
- RG7 5GN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Nearest railway station
- Aldermaston — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3577614 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Towney Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: TowneyLock.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lower Padworth
Towns & cities · 0.7 km
Padworth Lock
Canal locks · 0.9 km
Ufton Lock
Canal locks · 0.9 km
Kennet & Avon Visitors' Centre
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Bridge Over Stream Approximately 25 Metres To North West Of Fisherman's Lodge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Aldermaston Lock
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Tyle Mill Lock
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Ufton Court
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Sulhamstead
Museums · 2.5 km
Ufton Nervet War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
St Michaels
Cemeteries · 3.0 km
Sulhamstead Lock
Canal locks · 3.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Towney Lock?
- Towney Lock is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7 5GN), in the parish of Padworth.
- What is Towney Lock?
- Towney Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Towney Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Aldermaston, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG7 5GN.
- Is Towney Lock a protected site?
- Yes — Towney Lock is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Towney Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Towney Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Towney Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Aldermaston, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7 5GN.