Navigation is currently restricted between Locks 1 and 12 of Bosley Flight on the Macclesfield Canal and Locks 1 and 16 of Marple Flight on the Peak Forest Canal due to low water levels following the recent dry weather.

Our team is working to replenish the canal pounds, but it may take a few days for water levels to recover.

Our volunteers will be on site today between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to assist boaters travelling through the flights.

To help conserve water, the lock flights will operate as follows:

Marple Flight: Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:00 am–1:00 pm. All boats must be clear of the flight by 4:00 pm. Bosley Flight: Open Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, 8:00 am–1:00 pm. All boats must be clear of the flight by 4:00 pm.

Both flights will remain locked outside of these operating hours to help retain water.

A further update will be provided on Tuesday, 14 July.