Crofton – Kennet & Avon Canal
Starts At: Lock 51, Wootton Rivers
Ends At: Lock 61, Crossing Lock
Update on 20/08/2023:
Further to the notice below we are please to advise that water levels have recovered well over the last few days and locks 51 – 61 have now been reopened.
Update on 18/08/2023:
Please be advised that water levels remain very low on the summit pound, so unfortunately the summit pound which includes Wootton Rivers Lock 51 to Crossing Lock 61 will remain closed.
All pumps are now working at maximum capacity, including the steam pumps at Crofton.
We expect to see water levels rise throughout the day and weekend.
Water levels will be continually reviewed over the weekend, however the current estimation for reopening the navigation is Monday 21st of August.
This message will be reviewed Monday morning.
NAVIGATION CLOSURE (7.30am Wednesday 16 August 2023 until further notice)
Please be advised due to water shortages we have made the difficult decision this morning to close the summit pound. This affects Wootton Rivers lock 51 to Crossing lock 61.
Due to the depleted levels, the closure will be reviewed Friday morning the 18th of August.
