Waterway Notices / Caen Hill Flight - Lock 29, Devizes Lock to Lock 44, Sir Hugh Stockwell.
Advice beginning 24 September 2026 at 14:32 to 8 October 2026 at 12:10. Starting at Lock 44, Sir Hugh Stockwell, ending at Lock 29, Devizes Lock.
This notice has ended and is no longer active.
Summary
| Type | Advice |
| Start Date | 24 September 2026 at 14:32 |
| End Date | 8 October 2026 at 12:10 |
| Start Location | Lock 44, Sir Hugh Stockwell |
| Ends Location | Lock 29, Devizes Lock |
Updates
5 October 2026 at 09:52
Further to the notice below the Caen Hill Flight is now returning to normal winter opening hours.
Caen Hill winter opening hours run from 5th October to 31st March: 8am to 4pm, with last entrance to the flight at 1pm.
Locks 29 and 44 are locked at the end of each day and reopened at 8am the following morning
28 September 2026 at 09:56
Further to the notice below, please be advised that due to ongoing concerns regarding water levels at Caen Hill, the flight will remain on restricted operating hours.
10:00am to 2:00pm daily.
This notice will be reviewed again on Monday 5th October.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we continue to monitor and manage the situation.
24 September 2026 at 14:30
Please be advised that due to ongoing concerns regarding water levels, we have made the difficult decision to restrict the opening hours at Caen Hill Flight. The flight will be open during the following periods:
- Friday 25th September until Monday 28th September.
- 10:00am to 2:00pm daily
This situation will be reviewed again on Monday 28th September and a further update will be issued following that review. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we continue to monitor and manage the situation.