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Cowley Lock No 89

Cowley Road Bridge No 188

Latitude: 51N31'44" Longitude: 0W29'9"Postcode: UB8 2JE OS Grid Reference: TQ050822 Canalplan Ref: 9mlm

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Cowley Lock No 89 is on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line); between Uxbridge (1.51 miles to the north) and Cowley Peachey Junction (0.83 miles to the south)

The nearest place in the direction of Uxbridge is Mill Road Bridge No 187; a distance of 0.65 miles

The nearest place in the direction of Cowley Peachey Junction is Packet Boat Bridge No 190; a distance of 0.62 miles

Facilities: water point, rubbish disposal and chemical toilet disposal

Lock rise: 6 feet 6 inches

Shoestring desends Cowley Lock
Picture: Michael Askin Taken: 11 May 2004
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Daniel Whalley at Cowley Lock No 89 and lock cottage
Picture: Mark Whalley Taken: 11 November 2007
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There is a tea room in the Toll Hose adjecant to the lock. Open all year 8AM - 5PM. Closed on Tuesdays during the winter. Offers teas, snacks and meals. Coal, Paraffin, postcards souviners and waterway information and BW leaflets are available.

Info: Will Lahr

Pubs
Shovel  - waterside
Phone: 01895 233121
Info: CanalLog
Churches
Cowley St Lawrence  - Church of England
Church Rd.: Away from bridge. Left at lights. 1st right on Station Rd. Right at end on Church Rd. Closed weekdays. Rectory adjoins.
Services: 8am, 9.15, 11am, Thurs10am.
Distance: 3/4 mile
Contact: St Lawrences Rectory , Church Rd Cowley(0208-232728)

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