Starts At: Lock 13, Newlay Top Lock
Ends At: Lock 1, River Lock
Up Stream Winding Hole: Above Newlay Top Lock
Down Stream Winding Hole: In river below River Lock
Update on 05/01/2023:
The water levels have improved and this section is open.
Newlay, Forge & Kirkstall flight is to be booked online, 48 hours in advance adhering to the Winter Booking system.
Update on 15/08/2022:
we have reviewed the notice below and can confirm this remains the plan
NAVIGATION CLOSURE (5pm Monday 15 August 2022 until further notice)
Due to minimal water supply into the canal, it has become necessary to close the canal between Newlay Top Lock and River Lock.
This closure will commence Monday 15th August 2022 at 17:00 hours. At this time the affected lock gates will be locked off and sealed. This notice is to allow time for boaters to leave the restricted area before Monday evening. Customers are asked to avoid the area were possible to maintain levels, allowing time for those affected to leave the area.
CRT apologise for this closure and thank you for you help at this unprecedented time.
A further update will be given at 12:00 Monday 15th August 2022.
