Notice: Towpath Talk and Mortons Media Group Ltd. is not responsible for any of the information held on this page. Please confirm any stoppages and restrictions with individual waterways prior to travelling.
For Canal & River Trust: You can find all notices at the url below:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices
Winter stoppages 2023-2024: www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/report/winter-notices.pdf
CRT Enquiries: 03030 404040 unless indicated otherwise
For River Thames:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures
For Anglian Waterways: please contact the Environment Agency on 03708 506506 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and ask for the Waterways team for the Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire area. Visit Anglian Waterways: boating, moorings, navigation notices
For Avon Navigation Trust: avonnavigationtrust.org>>
For Bridgewater Canal Company: bridgewatercanal.co.uk>>
Last updated 2 April 2024
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River Nene
Dog in a Doublet Lock – Lower Nene
ADVICE (Thursday 1 February 2024 until further notice)
Please be aware that the process for locking vessels through Dog in a Doublet Lock has now changed. If you wish to book lock passage please call Patrick Mahoney, Mobile Lock Keeper on
07789 945971.
Please note 48 hours advanced notice is required in order to book a locking.
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Grand Union Canal
Blisworth and Braunston tunnels
BOOKING INFORMATION (Thursday 4 January 2024 until further notice)
All wide beam boat passage through BlisworthTunnel/Braunston Tunnel must be booked in advance so that the tunnel can be closed to other boat traffic. This is managed at either end of the tunnel by colleagues or volunteers to ensure safe passage.
Passage for wide beam boats can be accommodated on a Tuesday and Thursday only, with a maximum capacity for four boats, two in either direction. Bookings can be made using our online booking system: Booking your passage online | Canal & River Trust (canalrivertrust.org.uk) or by phone on 0303 040 4040, selecting the option for the East Midlands region.
Passage needs to be booked 48 hours in advance and can be booked Monday – Friday (Exc bank holiday and weekends).
Wide beam boats must be ready at the entrance of the tunnel for 7:45am prompt. On arrival please wait for instructions from the Trust representative before proceeding through the tunnel.
We kindly request a minimum of 24 hours’ notice for any cancellations.
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Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Location: Bingley 3 & 5 Rise Winter Booking information
Starts At: Lock 29, Bingley 5 Rise Top Lock
Ends At: Lock 22, Bingley 3 Rise Bottom Lock
Update on 22/12/2023:
The winter stoppage has ended, and bookings slots are open for passage through Bingley 3 & 5 Rise.
Please ensure the required minimum 72 hours notice is given when making a booking.
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River Glen
Updated 15/12/2023:
ADVICE (until 31 May 2024)
Please be aware the planned water level changes on the River Glen this
winter will be: –
20/11/2023 – Lowering of the river level from summer level (2.75m) to winter
level (2.50m)
11/03/2024 – Raising of river level from winter level (2.50m) to summer level
(2.75m)
08/01/2024 until 31/05/2024 – Lowering of river level either side of Surfleet
Sluice to 2.2mAOD for planned works.
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