Past Stoppages & Restrictions Listing

Gunthorpe Lock low-side approach moorings
Lock 11, Gunthorpe Lock

Update on 05/01/2024:

Due to the recent flooding, the low-side lock approach moorings at Gunthorpe Lock remain out of use.  

When operating the lock, boaters are asked to moor on the moorings furthest away from the lock and to proceed with care

A crane boat is required to carry out the works and we are waiting on both availability and safe water levels to move the craft. 

We will update this notice by the 5th February or as soon as we have further information.

Newark Basin Flood Gates

Update on 15/01/2024:

Water levels have started to come down and we have been able to open Newark Flood Gates. Boaters can now proceed as normal.

Hambleden Lock

LOCK CLOSURE (Monday 15 January until 22 March 2024)

Upgrading upstream and downstream lock gate sluices.

Isleham Lock

Update on 15/01/2024:

This is rescinded as the issue has been resolved and the lock has reopened.

Water levels
Starts At: Lock 2 Gloucester Lock
Ends At: Upper Lode Lock

NAVIGATION CLOSURE (9.15am Monday 15 January 2024 until further notice)

Please be advised that the section between Gloucester Lock to Upper Lode Lock is currently designated:

Red – Do not proceed.

CAUTION STRONG STREAM

We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks may be closed)

Fradley Customer Service Facility

Update on 15/01/2024:

All facilities are now back open.

Update on 15/01/2024:

Apologies the whole facility is now closed as we have had to isolate the water on site, this includes the Elsan.

ADVICE (9.15am Monday 15 January 2024 until further notice)

The gents toilet and disabled toilet are currently out of order please use other toilets on site.

Our contractors have been contacted.

Water levels
Starts At: Lock 9 Lincomb Lock
Ends At: Lock 6 Diglis (Large)

ADVICE (9.15am Monday 15 January 2024 until further notice)

Please be advised that river levels between Lock 9 Lincomb & Lock 6 Diglis Lock are currently designated:

Yellow (falling)

PROCEED WITH CAUTION

Please take extra care when navigating the river and be aware of the risk of floating debris.

Pump Out, Tyle Mill Below Lock

ADVICE (9.45am Monday 15 January 2024 until further notice)

Please be advised that due to an ingress of river water in to the septic tank at Tyle Mill the site has become unusable.

We are working urgently with our contractors to resolve this situation and we will update this notice when the repairs have been completed.

Starts At: Lock 13, Anchor Pit Flood Lock
Ends At: Flood Lock, Wakefield

Update on 14/01/2024:

All flood gates and locks are now open

Please consult the Strong Stream Warning boards and markers at flood locks/gates before venturing into the river sections of the navigation.

Leighton Buzzard Winter Series Event
Starts At: Lock 26, Three Locks top
Ends At: Lock 30, Slapton Lock

EVENT (10am-2.30pm Sunday 14 January 2024)

A canoe/kayak event, organised by Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club. All paddlers will receive a safety briefing and wear buoyancy aids. 

Running Event Morton – Thorlby
Starts At: Bridge 198A, Morton Swing Bridge
Ends At: Bridge 174, Thorlby Swing Bridge

EVENT (7.30am-3.30pm Sunday 14 January 2024)

A running event will be taking place along the towpath, organised by ‘It’s Grim Up North Running’.

Other towpath users will be prioritised and the course will be stewarded. 

Intersection of: Lock 9, Castleford Junction Lock to Lock 11, Ferrybridge Flood Lock on Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line and
Bank Dole Lock (Lock 5) to Bank Dole Lock (Lock 5) on Bank Dole Cut and
Leeds Dock Flood Gates to Leeds Dock Flood Gates on Clarence Dock

Update on 14/01/2024:

All flood locks and gates are now open

Please check the Strong Stream Warning board and marker at each flood lock before entering the river section of navigation. 

Cranfleet Flood Gates

Update on 12/01/2024:

Water levels have started to come down and Cranfleet Flood Gates have been opened. Boaters can now proceed as normal.

Starts At: Lock 38 – Kings Lock
Ends At: Lock 37 – Blue Bank Lock
Up Stream Winding Hole: GL-059-007

Update on 12/01/2024:

Assisted passage has resumed between Kings Lock and Blue Bank Lock.  The assisted passage will be available at 12pm on each planned Wednesday for up to four boats, pre-booking is required.

A member of staff will embark each boat as a pilot for the passage.  Please follow any instructions as they assist you through the pound and locks.

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 1pm on the Tuesday so we can plan the required resource to assist you. 

Please do not approach either lock until after your booking has been confirmed.

The towpath remains closed.  We will update this notice by the 31st March 2024 or as soon as we have further information.