Parkend Bridge L1

The site is along Castle Lane, off the A38 at Parkend Bridge near Epney. From the M5, junction 12, head south along the A38, turn right at Moreton Valence and follow the signs for Epney and Longney, approx half a mile from the A38. The site is approximately six and a half miles south of Gloucester.

Gloucester, Stonehouse or Stroud

Gloucester

There is a refuse disposal point at this site, which is adjacent to the towpath access gate. This facility is provided by and under the control of the local waterway, and does not form part of the mooring agreement.

The nearest water point, refuse disposal, elsan, pump-out, toilets, showers and launderette facilities can be found at Saul Junction, approximately one and a half miles south.

Llanthony Pontoons, approximately six miles north, has a water point, refuse disposal, elsan and pump-out. On the north side of Llanthony Pontoons at Harbour House, just inside Gloucester Docks, there is also a shared toilet facility.

There is no car park at this site. However, there is a small lay-by in the lane that runs alongside the canal.

A boat repair yard with crane & dry dock facilities is also available at Saul Junction.

The local village of Frampton-on-Severn, approximately three miles south, has a local store, a post office and two pubs. There are supermarkets, post office, banks, pubs and restaurants in Quedgeley, approximately three and a half miles north.

Diesel, petrol and gas can be purchased from A P Fuels, which is between Sandfield Bridge and Fretherne Bridge, approximaely two and a half miles south.

The mooring site has no access restrictions and can be viewed at anytime.