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1 August 2025 at 15:21

This restriction remains in place to reduce water demand and allow water levels to recover. Our priority is to reopen the canal to full navigation as soon as possible.

We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates if conditions change. Despite the measures we're taking, there may be extreme local circumstances that require us to take immediate action to temporarily close some stretches to navigation.

We thank you for your support in reducing water use across our network, and reporting leaks or concerns via 0303 040 4040 or our [Contact Us page]

21 July 2025 at 16:35

From Tuesday 29 July, the opening times for Hillmorton Lock Flight will change to:

• 10am – 3pm
• Last entry at 2pm

We thank you for your support in reducing water use across our network, and reporting leaks or concerns via 0303 040 4040 or our Contact Us page.

17 June 2025 at 09:17

Following the driest spring in a century, water levels in some of our reservoirs have dropped. To help conserve the remaining water, from Tuesday 1 July we will be reducing the opening times for Hillmorton Lock Flight from 8am, to close at 4pm with last boat in at 3pm. This collective action is being introduced on Claydon, Foxton, Marston Doles, Hillmorton, and Watford Lock Flights.

The aim of this evening restriction is to reduce water demand and allow water levels to recover, which will mean that there will be more water available for daytime journeys. We hope this coordinated action will allow for your continued enjoyment of our waterways throughout the summer and that providing this advance warning will allow you to make suitable plans.

Thank you for your understanding. You can read about other ways you can helppreserve water supplies on our website here.

An update will be provided by Friday 1 August or sooner if the situation changes.