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Last updated 1 December 2023
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Kennet & Avon Canal
Caen Hill Flight – Opening Hours
Starts At: Lock 29, Devizes Lock
Ends At: Lock 44, Sir Hugh Stockwell
ADVICE (9am Friday 1 December 2023 until further notice)
Please be advised that the winter opening hours for Caen Hill Flight (Locks 44-29) will be 10am – 1pm daily, with last entry into the flight by 1pm.
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Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Starts At: Lock 38 – Kings Lock
Ends At: Lock 37 – Blue Bank Lock
Up Stream Winding Hole: GL-059-007
Update on 09/11/2023:
Following further assessment and a trial of assisted passage, we are pleased to re-open the navigation between Kings Lock and Blue Bank Lock from November 15th on a restricted basis until the full repair work begins.
Please note that the towpath remains closed.
A member of staff will embark with each boat as a pilot for the passage. Please follow any instructions as they assist you through the pound and locks.
The assisted passage will be available at 12pm each Wednesday for up to four boats, pre-booking is required.
To book your passage please contact [email protected] or call on 0303 0404 4040 (option 2 then 5).
We would be grateful if any bookings for a Wednesday could be made with us by 3:30pm on the Tuesday.
Please do not approach either lock until after your booking has been confirmed.
This notice will be updated by 15th December, or as soon as we have further information.
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River Ouse
Lock keeper shift times/tide times & booking information
Naburn Large Lock
Update on 10/11/2023:
We have revised the booking period notice needed for bookings to be 48 hours.
Naburn Lock Operating Times:
Operating before HW: 3hrs
Operating after HW: 4.5hrs
Booking: 48hr advanced booking required in winter period. Advisory 24hr booking in summer. Please contact lock keeper on 01904 728500.
Summer operating times: 06:00 to 22:00 – Last week in Feb to Mid Oct
Winter operating times: 06:00 to 22:00 (1st daylight tide only) – Mid Oct to last week in Feb
Comments: End of tidal section of River Ouse
Details of Lock Keeper shift times for Naburn lock are now available to view on the Canal & River Trust website.
You can view the shift times here:https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/where-we-work/yorkshire-and-north-east/lock-keeper-shift-tide-times
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Selby Canal
Lock keeper shift times/tide times & booking information
Selby Lock (Lock 1)
Update on 10/11/2023:
We have revised the booking notice period needed to be 48 hours.
Selby Lock Operating Times:
Operating before HW: 2.5hrs
Operating after HW: 5hrs
Booking: 48hr advanced booking required in winter period. Advisory 24hr booking in summer. Please contact lock keeper on 01757 703182.
Summer operating times: 06:00 to 22:00 – Last week in Feb to Mid Oct.
Winter operating times: 06:00 to 22:00 (1st daylight tide only) -Mid Oct to Last Week in Feb.
Details of Lock Keeper shift times for Selby lock are now available to view on the Canal & River Trust website.
You can view the shift times here:
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Leeds & Liverpool Canal
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 07/11/2023:
The winter stoppage is now underway at Bingley 3 & 5 Rise. Passage is not possible at this time.
This notice will be updated when the stoppage has finished.
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Rochdale Canal
Lock 17 – difficult to fill
Update on 06/11/2023:
Whilst we await the manufacture of replacement gearing parts at the foundry we are pleased to advise that assisted passage will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Booking is not required, however if you are unable to operate the lock yourself at these stated times then please give our Customer Service Team a call on 0303 040 4040 and they will ensure a member of the team comes to assist you.
The lock is available for customer self-operation outside of these times, however if you require assistance the team may be working further away and as a consequence take longer to get to you.
We will provide further information on the repair to the gearing when we have received the parts needed from the foundry.
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Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts At: Lock 1, River Lock
From the week beginning 6th of November River Lock will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday between 13:00 & 15:00 for boaters wishing to move between the Leeds and Liverpool and Aire and Calder canals.
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Montgomery Canal
Frankton Locks Winter Opening Times
Starts At: Lock 1, Frankton Locks
Ends At: Lock 4, Frankton Locks
BOOKING INFORMATION (9am Monday 6 November 2023 until 1pm Friday 15 March 2024)
Winter Opening Times 2023 – 2024
Frankton Locks is operated from 9am to 1pm.
Booking is required 48hrs before the day of passage. Please note we do not accept bookings on the day.
Due to stoppages, availability of the locks are as follows:
Monday 6th November to Sunday 3rd December CLOSED for STOPPAGES
Monday 4th December to Friday 22nd December OPEN
Saturday 23rd December to Tuesday 26th December CLOSED
Wednesday 27th December Sunday 31st December OPEN
2024
Monday 1st January to Friday 15th March CLOSED for STOPPAGES
Saturday 16th March onwards see Summer Opening Times.
You can book online – Book your passage online here
Please note only boats with a booking will be allowed passage through the locks. Customers are advised that there is a maximum of 12 boats allowed down the locks and 12 boats allowed up the locks in any one day and booking well in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment. There is a minimum of 1 night and a maximum of 14 nights stay.
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Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Winter Opening Times, Blackburn Lock Flight
Starts At: Lock 52, Top Lock
Ends At: Lock 57, Bottom Lock
OPENING TIMES (8am Wednesday 1 November 2023 until 2pm Sunday 31 March 2024)
Please be advised the following daily opening times will be implemented between Lock 57, Bottom Lock and Lock 52, Top Lock, Blackburn Lock Flight on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to reduce the risk of vandalism which will help our team manage the water levels in the local area.
- Open at 8am, close at 2pm. Last entry at 1pm.
The above locks will be padlocked closed outside of these times.
Please note, this is not an assisted passage. If you experience any issues whilst on the flight, please call our North West Customer Support Team on 0303 040 4040.
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River Avon
Avon Lock, Tewkesbury
Avon Lock Tewkesbury is now closed for the winter season until 15th March 2024 . During this period the lock is un-manned. Bookings for out of season locking can be requested by calling 0300 111 2010 48 hours prior to passage or via our website Request to Navigate off season – Avon Navigation Trust
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River Severn Navigation
Winter opening hours.
Starts At: Lock 2 Gloucester Lock
Ends At: Lock 9 Lincomb Lock
ADVICE (8am Wednesday 1 November 2023 until 4pm Sunday 31 March 2024)
From 1st November 2023 to 31st March 2024 the River Severn will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
From Thursday through to Monday when the river is open (between 8am and 4pm) the following locks will be unmanned and therefore operate on a booking system; Lincomb, Holt, Bevere, Diglis and Upper Lode.
These bookings must be made via Gloucester Lock 24 hours in advance of travel by calling 01452 310832 or 07717 681 086.
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Weaver Navigation
Winter 2023 Lock Booking Information: Marsh, Dutton, Saltersford, Hunts & Vale Royal Locks,
Starts At: Marsh Lock
Ends At: Vale Royal Small Lock
BOOKING INFORMATION (8am Wednesday 1 November 2023 until 5pm Sunday 31 March 2024)
From Wednesday 1 November through till Saturday 31 March the five main locks on the Weaver Navigation: Marsh, Dutton, Saltersford, Hunts & Vale Royal Locks are available to book for passage by prior arrangement.
Bookings are available to book via your online Canal & River Trust licensing account here. Alternatively, please call 0303 040 4040 and speak with the North West Customer Support Team. Passages need to be booked 48 hours in advance.
There are no bookable slots between Sunday 24 December and will open again on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
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Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Lock Flight Operating Times
Starts At: Lock 85, Lock 21
Ends At: Lock 7, Kirkstall Little Lock
From 1st November Bingley 3 & 5 Rise/ Kirkstall Forge and Newlay will move to winter opening times. 72 hours notice is required for booking passage. Please follow the links below for further details.
Bingley 3 & 5 Rise Winter Booking information | Canal & River Trust (canalrivertrust.org.uk)
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Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Kirkstall Forge & Newlay Locks Winter Booking
Starts At: Lock 7, Kirkstall Little Lock
Ends At: Lock 13, Newlay Top Lock
Update on 02/11/2023:
Following feedback CRT has decided to alter the passage times at Kirkstall Forge and Newlay locks to maximise passage options.
Monday, Friday & Saturday: Up direction bookings will be 09:00 & 13:00 slot and down direction will be 11:00 slot
Tuesday and Thursday: Up direction bookings will be 11:00 slot and down direction will be 09:00 slot.
Wednesday: Up direction bookings will be 09:00 slot and down direction will be 11:00 slot.
Sunday: Up direction bookings will be 11:00 slot and down direction will be 09:00 & 13:00 slot.
Update on 24/10/2023:
The flight will be closed on December 25th to 26th and again on 1st January 2024.
BOOKING INFORMATION (9am Wednesday 1 November 2023 until 4pm Sunday 17 March 2024)
Throughout the 2023/2024 Winter Season Kirkstall to Newlay Locks (7-13) can be booked with a minimum of 72 hours notice.
Kirkstall to Newlay Locks –
Monday, Wednesday & Friday Up direction bookings will be 09:00 slot and down direction will be 11:00 slot
Saturday: Up direction bookings will be 09:00 & 13:00 slot and down direction will be 11:00 slot
Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday: Up direction bookings will be 11:00 slot and down direction will be 09:00 & 13:00 slot.
To make a booking, please sign in to the online licensing pages and click on ‘my boats’, followed by the ‘bookings’ section.
https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/Account/SignIn
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Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Bingley 3 & 5 Rise Winter Booking
Starts At: Lock 29, Bingley 5 Rise Top Lock
Ends At: Lock 22, Bingley 3 Rise Bottom Lock
BOOKING INFORMATION (9am Wednesday 1 November 2023 until 4pm Sunday 17 March 2024)
Throughout the 2023/2024 Winter Season Bingley 3 & 5 Rise will operate on the following times and can be booked with a minimum of 72 hours notice
Please arrive at Bingley 3 & 5 rise 15 minutes prior to your passage booking.
Please introduce yourself to the lock keeper on arrival so they can go through any safety procedures.
Bingley Three & Five Rises –
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday:
Up direction bookings will be 11:00 slot and down direction will 09:00 & 13:00 slot
Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday:
Up direction bookings will be 09:00 & 13:00 slot and down direction will be 11:00 slot.
To make a booking, please sign in to the online licensing pages and click on ‘my boats’, followed by the ‘bookings’ section.
https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/Account/SignIn
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Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Lock 1, River Lock
Due to reduced staff during the winter season River Lock will be open between 1pm and 3pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting from the 1st of November.
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Trent & Mersey Canal
Harecastle Tunnel Winter Opening Times 2023/2024
BOOKING INFORMATION (Wednesday 1 November 2023 until Wednesday 28 February 2024)
During the winter season 2023/24, booking will be required for all passages through the Harecastle Tunnel.
From Wednesday 1st November to Thursday 29th February 2024, booking slots are available between 9am to 12noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only: –
North to South – 9am & 11am
South to North – 10am & 12pm
Booking is required 48 hours prior to passage, and we will be unable to accommodate late arrivals.
Christmas and New Year Period –
The tunnel will be closed from Sunday 24th December to Tuesday 26th December reopening on Wednesday 27th December, Friday 29th & Saturday 30th. The tunnel will close again from 31st December and reopen for passage on Wednesday 3rd January.
Customers must book before 3pm on Wednesday 20th December to guarantee a passage during the Christmas and New Year period. Un-booked passages will not be permitted.
To make a booking for tunnel passage, Please click here to book; alternatively, please call 0303 0404040.
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Kennet & Avon Canal
Crofton flight winter opening times
Starts At: Lock 51, Wootton Rivers
Ends At: Lock 60, Crofton Lock
RESTRICTION (9am Monday 30 October 2023 until 2.30pm Monday 25 March 2024)
Please see winter opening hours for the Crofton Flight (Locks 51 Wootton Rivers, Lock 60 Crofton Lock)
Opening hours will be 09.00hrs until 14.30hrs.
The winter opening hours will commence from Monday 30th October 2023 and finish on Monday 25th March 2024.
Note that exceptions may apply to these rules at Crofton. Please look out for local signage.
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Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Location: Huddersfield Narrow Canal Lock 3E to Lock 1E – Tuesday & Thursday only
Starts At: Lock 3 East
Ends At: Lock 1 East, Stanley Dawson Lock
Update on 11/10/2023:
We are only be able to provide booked passage on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is due to the manpower needed to remove and reinsert the stop planks before and after passage.
We have updated the booking facility to allow only Tuesday and Thursday bookings through October and November.
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Gloucester & Sharpness Canal/River Severn Navigation
Opening times
Intersection of: Bridge 3, Purton Lower to Bridge 24, Llanthony Lift Bridge on Gloucester & Sharpness Canal and
Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 9 Lincomb Lock on River Severn Navigation
Update on 10/10/2023:
Please be aware of the following bridge opening times for the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal & River Severn Navigation, for Winter 23/24.
From 1st November 2023 to 28th March 2024, the bridges will be available between 08:00 and 16:00 every day except Tuesday and Wednesday, when all bridges will be closed.
Please be aware of the following lock opening times for the River Severn Navigation, for Winter 23/24.
From 1st November 2023 to 28th March 2024, the locks will be available for booked passage only, between 08:00 and 16:00 every day except Tuesday and Wednesday, when all locks will be closed.
Please contact Gloucester Lock on 01452 310832 at least 24 hours before your journey, to book your River passage.
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Erewash Canal
Location: Between Sandiacre Lock 63 and Gallows Inn Lock 67 – Erewash Canal
tarts At: Lock 63 – Sandiacre Lock
Ends At: Lock 67 – Gallows Inn Lock
Update on 06/10/2023:
It will continue to be restricted access going forward, while we continue to manage the water levels as best we can, and so boaters will only be able to travel along the Erewash canal between the hours of 9am and 4pm.
Outside of these hours, the locks will be chained off and there will be no passage through.
Please report any signs of miss-use on our navigation to 0303 040 4040 or [email protected]
We will review the situation in 1 weeks time, and will update the notice on the 13th October.
Outside of these hours, the locks will be chained off and there will be no passage through.
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Macclesfield/Peak Forest canals
Intersection of: Lock 1 to Lock 12 on Macclesfield Canal and
Lock 1 to Lock 16 on Peak Forest Canal
Update on 24/08/2023:
Further to our published update on 16 August, as the ongoing unsettled weather continues, we are pleased to advise Bosley Lock Flight on the Macclesfield Canal will be open without restriction from Saturday 26 August.
Please note, whilst volunteers will be assisting along the Bosley Lock Flight, assistance cannot be guaranteed.
Due to the ongoing issue at Lock 7 on the Peak Forest Canal the Marple Lock Flight remains closed to navigation. Please follow updates here:
Marple Lock Flight Closure, Peak Forest Canal
As the unpredictable and unprecedented weather continues, this situation will continue to be reviewed on a weekly basis and if circumstances change, we will aim to give customers two weeks’ notice of any changes.
Update on 17/08/2023:
Please be advised the Marple lock flight is currently closed to navigation due to an issue at Lock 7. Please follow further updates here:
Marple Lock Flight Closure, Peak Forest Canal
Update on 16/08/2023
Further to our update published on the 4 August, the ongoing unsettled weather continues to increase the inflows into the reservoirs that feed the Macclesfield & Peak Forest canals. In addition, the continued positive impact of the restricted operating times along the Bosley & Marple lock flights, and a secured feed from Combs reservoir, has allowed us to keep navigation open, albeit with restrictions, and following our latest review, it is anticipated that we will be able to keep navigation open for the rest of the year.
The lock flights will continue to open on the following days and times:
Bosley Lock Flight – open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Open from 8:30am to allow passage through the flight. Last boat entry to the flight will be at 1pm, and all boats must have exited the flight by 4pm.
Marple Lock Flight – open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
- Open from 8:30am to allow passage through the flight. Last boat entry to the flight will be at 12 noon, and all boats must have exited the flight by 4pm.
Both Lock Flights will be closed on Fridays to help the summit water levels to recover ahead of the weekend demand.
This situation will continue to be reviewed on a weekly basis and as soon as we are able to remove these restrictions, we will provide a further update.
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Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Starts At: Lock 1 East, Stanley Dawson Lock
Ends At: Lock 1 East, Stanley Dawson Lock
BOOKING INFORMATION (until 4pm Friday 17 November 2023)
Update on 14/08/2023:
Lock 1E, Stanley Dawson Lock – Booking information for passage
Due to fluctuating water levels caused by several factors including the overall design of the canal in the area. It is necessary to limit passage to boaters and for one of our operatives or volunteers to operate the lock for you.
Lock 1 East will be available for passage from 20th March 2023 to November 2023
Passage is available at 9am and 2pm slots for either direction of travel Monday to Sunday.
Bookings are made on online (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/boating/go-boating/planning-your-boat-route/booking-your-passage-online) or by calling the office on 03030 404040 within working hours with 48 hours notice given. Please indicate in the notes section when booking online whether you are travelling upstream or downstream as this helps our operators prepare the water levels for use.
We appreciate your patience with this. The booking system is aimed at helping you arrange an ontime passage in advance of your arrival. Bookings can be made up to a minimum of 48 hours prior to use of the lock. Please be aware you will only be able to go as far as lock 32E without a Standedge Tunnel booking.
We look forward to meeting you on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
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Trent & Mersey Canal
Elsan at Harecastle Tunnel North Portal
Harecastle North Services
ADVICE (Friday 11 August 2023 until further notice)
Due to continuous incidents of vandalism, the Elsan at Harecastle Tunnel North will only be open when the Harecastle Tunnel is operational.
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Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation
Rotherham Town Lock – Assisted passage
Update on 10/08/2023:
Due to a build up of silt the gates are extremely difficult to open, therefore we are offering assisted passage until resolved between the hours of 8.30am – 3pm.
Passage must be booked at least 24 hours in advance by calling the customer service team on 0303 040 4040 Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
RESTRICTION (1.45pm Wednesday 9 August 2023 until further notice)
One of the gates has failed therefore can not be opened fully meaning the lock can not accommodate wide beams at this time. Narrow boats only.
We will update this notice once a repair has been completed.
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Kennet & Avon Canal
Crofton flight opening times.
Starts At: Lock 51, Wootton Rivers
Ends At: Lock 61, Crossing Lock
Update on 07/08/2023:
Please be advised as a reminder, to help us manage water resources, the current opening hours for Crofton Flight (Locks 51 Wootton Rivers, Lock-61 Crossing Lock) are 09:30 – 15:30 daily.
Please help save water to keep the canals open for boating.
Save water | Close the gates | Lower the paddles.
Note that exceptions may apply to these rules at Crofton. Please look out for local signage.
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Fossdyke Canal
Brayford Pool, Lincoln
Update on 27/07/2023:
The Brayford Trust have 10 designated cruiser visitor moorings and 5 visitor narrowboat moorings available in the Brayford Pool Lincoln.
They can also accommodate wide-beams up to 65ft.
These visitor moorings can be booked through the Brayford Harbour Office on 01522 521452 or 01522 521455
There is a fee for using these moorings, details of which will be confirmed on booking.
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Chesterfield Canal
Starts At: Lock 41A, Boundary Lock
Ends At: Norwood Tunnel East Portal
NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Friday 30 June 2023 until further notice)
Low rainfall and diminishing reservoir levels mean we have no option but to close the Chesterfield Canal from Boundary Lock 41 upstream, as we are unable to provide enough water to accommodate boat movements. The closure will commence on Friday 30th June. We will continue to assess water resources and advise on reopening when supplies are sufficient to ensure boat passage.
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Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Marsden lock flight – Lock 42E to Lock 32E
Starts At: Lock 42 East
Ends At: Lock 32 East
OPENING TIMES (until further notice)
Update on 26/04/2023:
The Marsden lock flight between L42E and L32E is a challenging section of network and can be prone to water loss from the summit pound of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. In order to maintain the water levels as effectively as possible, we have had to manage the movements of boats through this section.
For all passages up and down the flight, please contact the team on the day before travel, so the team can open up the locks the following day. However, this passage will not be assisted. The lock flight will be opened and 9am and locked up at 3pm on the requested day. Please ensure all passage is done within this time.
If assisted passage is needed, this may be possible on Tuesday or Thursday only. Please use the booking online if this is required : https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/boating/go-boating/planning-your-boat-route/booking-your-passage-online.
We have a number of volunteers who may be available to provide assisted passage up and down the Marsden flight to coincide with your requirements. Please do enquire about availability when making your arrangements for passage.
Should you require further information, or to book passage through Standedge Tunnel, please call our Customer Services team on 0303 040 4040.
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Fossdyke Canal
Lock 1, Torksey Lock
BOOKING INFORMATION (Thursday 20 April 2023 until further notice)
TIDAL LOCK OPERATION IN THE EAST MIDLANDS
Torksey lock core operating hours are: 7:00am to 9:00pm in Summer (the earlier of Good Friday or 1st April to 30th September) and 8:00am to 4:00pm in Winter.
To allow us to ensure Lock Keeper availability, and plan the best use of our limited resources, we would appreciate at least two working days’ notice wherever possible. Bookings can be arranged by calling our lock keepers on – M: 07884238781 LL: 01427 718202
Torksey lock opening times and more information can be found: Torksey Lock office | Canal & River Trust (canalrivertrust.org.uk)
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River Trent
Lock 15, Cromwell Lock – Top Chamber
BOOKING INFORMATION (Thursday 20 April 2023 until further notice)
TIDAL LOCK OPERATION IN THE EAST MIDLANDS
Cromwell lock core operating hours are: 7:00am to 9:00pm in Summer (the earlier of Good Friday or 1st April to 30th September) and 8:00am to 4:00pm in Winter.
To allow us to ensure Lock Keeper availability, and plan the best use of our limited resources, we would appreciate at least two working days’ notice wherever possible.
Bookings can be arranged by calling our lock keepers on – M: 07887754485 LL: 01636 821213
Further information about Cromwell can be found: Cromwell Lock office | Canal & River Trust (canalrivertrust.org.uk)
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River Witham
Lock 4, Boston Lock
BOOKING INFORMATION (Thursday 20 April 2023 until further notice)
TIDAL LOCK OPERATION IN THE EAST MIDLANDS
Boston lock core operating hours are: 6:00am to 9:00pm in Summer (the earlier of Good Friday or 1st April to 30th September) and 8:00am to 4:00pm in Winter.
Bookings can be arranged outside of core hours and are subject to lock keeper availability.
To allow us to ensure Lock Keeper availability, and plan the best use of our limited resources, we would appreciate at least two working days’ notice wherever possible.
Bookings can be arranged by calling our lock keepers on – Boston Lock – M: 07387050967
Further information about Boston Can be found: Boston Lock office | Canal & River Trust (canalrivertrust.org.uk)
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Oxford Canal
Lock 24, Broadmoor Lock
Up Stream Winding Hole: Below Lock 21
Down Stream Winding Hole: Bridge 153 Cropredy Wharf
RESTRICTION (4pm Saturday 8 April 2023 until further notice)
Navigation through lock 24 is assisted passage only due to a defective ground paddle.
The navigation will be available every day at the following times.
08:30 to 11:30
13:00 to 16:00
The lock will be closed to navigation outside of these hours.
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Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Marsden lock flight
Starts At: Lock 42 East
Ends At: Lock 32 East
OPENING TIMES (9am Tuesday 4 April 2023 until further notice)
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The Marsden lock flight between L42E and L32E is prone to user error and is a significant source of water loss from the summit pound of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
To prevent unintended water loss the lock flight will be kept locked up, being opened on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s for free passage to coincide with bookings for passage through Standedge Tunnel.
Passage on alternative week days up and down the Marsden flight may be possible with prior notice, and we request that you enquire about alternative passage arrangements at the time of booking your transit through the tunnel.
We have a number of volunteers who may be available to provide assisted passage up and down the Marsden flight to coincide with your requirements. Please do enquire about availability when making your arrangements for passage.
Should you require further information, or to book passage through Standedge Tunnel, please call our Customer Services team on 0303 040 4040.
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Weaver Navigation/Trent & Mersey Canal
Intersection of: Anderton Boat Lift to Anderton Boat Lift on Weaver Navigation and
Basin Footbridge, Anderton Boat Lift to Basin Footbridge, Anderton Boat Lift on Trent & Mersey Canal
Update on 23/03/2023:
Over the many months that the Anderton Boat Lift has been out of service we have experienced and overcome some very significant challenges but works have continued to progress well. As we enter the recalibrating phase and carry out the safety testing, we are now in a position to confirm we will be open with one caisson from the Easter Weekend from Friday 7 April as planned.
Working with a unique structure that has undergone works never before attempted, as well as being out of operation for a long period of time, we will be operating on a reduced schedule for the first 2 weeks. This is effectively a recommissioning period that we want to make available to boating customers in time for the Easter holidays, also being aware that the Lift has been unavailable and under repair for such a prolonged period of time. This period will allow our customers to plan ahead and use the Lift, as well as guarantee passage should we incur any unscheduled breakdowns, possibly with some delays.
Passage for the first two weeks only will be available to book from Monday 3 April.
From Monday 24 April, we expect to be in a position to offer our normal full passage schedule with both caissons in operation. We are not expecting there will be any changes to this, but we will confirm and issue progress updates during the testing period, only if any changes are necessary.
Passage from Monday 24 April will be available to book from Monday 17 April, subject to the successful testing period.
All passages must be booked in advance, we will not be able to take bookings onsite. Bookings can be made via your online account. Alternatively, you can call and book with our team on 0303 0404040.
We would really like to thank our customers for their patience during this time and look forward to seeing you and your boats back at the Lift and on the Weaver Navigation this summer.
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Nottingham & Beeston Canal
Meadow Lane -CSF
ADVICE (Saturday 1 April 2023 until further notice)
From 1st April 2023 the customer rubbish bins at Meadow Lane lock will no longer be available.
Since the development of property on the adjacent land in 2019, our waste contractors have not been able to service the refuse collection at this location. In an effort to continue to provide this facility for our customers, we installed smaller wheelie bins that have been emptied by Trust staff by hand. Unfortunately, the levels of vandalism, fly tipping and general abuse of the facility make this solution unsustainable for our colleagues to manage.
Alternative customer bins are available at Holme Lock (approximately 4km downstream on the River Trent) and Beeston (approximately 8km upstream on the Nottingham & Beeston Canal).
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Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Location: Foxton Lock Flight – Grand Union Leicester Line
Starts At: Lock 8
Ends At: Lock 17
BOOKING INFORMATION (Wednesday 1 March 2023 until Saturday 30 March 2024
Original message:
Foxton Lock Flight Opening Times:
29th October 2023 – 30th March 2024
9:30am until 3:30pm, last boat in at 2:45pm
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Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Watford Lock Flight
Starts At: Lock 1
Ends At: Lock 7
BOOKING INFORMATION (Wednesday 1 March 2023 until Saturday 30 March 2024)
Original message:
Watford Lock Flight Opening Times:
29th October 2023 – 30th March 2024
9:30am until 3:30pm, last boat in at 2:45pm
Please ensure you have booked in with the lock keeper before you enter Lock 1or 7.
The lock keeper will either be on the flight, or in the Top Lock Keepers Hut.
If you enter the Locks without booking in, you may be required to back out, as other boats may be working the flight.
Please follow any advice given by our Trust representatives on site.
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Tees Navigation
Barrage Lock
BOOKING INFORMATION (8am Sunday 1 January 2023 until further notice)
Original message:
From 1 January 2023, Tees Lock will only be operated in core hours and on a booking system. Bookings for passage are to be made at least 48 hours in advance of passage, though we will accept bookings at shorter notice if we have capacity. Core hours are 7am – 9pm in Summer (British Summer Time) and 8am – 6pm in Winter, 7 days a week
If you arrive a little late, passage would still be permitted, and a vessel would not be left stranded on tidal waters. If we have a team on site and you arrive without a booking, we will endeavour to lock you through. Requests for passage outside the core hours will be considered and with as much notice as possible we will do our best to accommodate all such requests.
As always with the River Tees, passage will also be dependent on river conditions i.e. their being enough water over the cill and downstream flow of less than 120 cumecs. You can view the flows on our web site here CRT MEICA / SCADA (canalrivertrust.org.uk)
Please call the Tees Barrage on 01642 633273 between 0800 and 1630 to make a booking for the lock.
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