Confirmed stoppages and restrictions

 

West Stockwith Lock (65) – 14th to 18th September 2026

Please be advised that Lock 65, West Stockwith Lock will be closed to navigation to allow essential refurbishment works to be carried out on the lock gates.

The works include refurbishment of the gate hydraulic cylinders, together with renewal of the associated hydraulic cylinder framework and gate bracketry. These repairs are required due to the deteriorating condition of the assets and to address issues with gate operation.

Thank you for your patience while these important works are completed.

To see the C&RT website notice, click here.

 

 

Bracebridge and Kilton Locks (51 & 52) – 1st April to 30th September 2026

Due to low water levels, Kilton Lock (52) will be open only for assisted passage.

From 1st April 2026, booking will no longer be needed. The Operative Team will be present at the lock on Monday and Thursday every week at 11am for passage through the locks. Please ensure crafts are at the locks for these times for staff to know who is wishing to have passage.

Passage will be conducted one way at a time, it may be a short time after 11am that assistance reaches you if those travelling the other direction are going first.

Please note that outside of these times, both Locks 51 and 52 gates will be padlocked to maintain the water levels.

To see the C&RT website notice, click here.