Starts At: Lock 1 East, Stanley Dawson Lock
Ends At: Lock 3 East (See Text)
Update on 14/08/2023:
We have undertaken repairs and been closely monitoring the section when the windows of passage on designated days had been available.
We are confident that the repairs have been successful and we are reopening the lock passage with the original booking system that we had in place before.
We are doing bookings for 9am and have changed the 3pm to the new time of 2pm for afternoon passage.
The online booking system will be reopened.
Update on 03/08/2023:
Despite our best endeavours we have been unable to determine the cause of the water loss above Lock 1.
We will continue to carry out investigations to identify the problem and so reach a solution to ensure the canal is once again open without restriction.
In the meantime, with all the rain we have received, such that water availability is currently less of an issue, we are able to offer occasional passage windows by manning the site with a team of our staff and volunteers. The manpower needed for this means that there will only be a small number of opportunities.
The windows of passage planned in so far are for the 4, 10, 14 and 24 August – we will try and add in additional dates as resources permit.
Anyone seeking passage should call our regional customer service team on 0303 040 4040 to book a slot.
