Confirmed stoppages and restrictions
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.