Opening Times: Locks 1, 2 and Tuel Lane Deep Lock
Detail
From Date: 10/03/2014 08:00
To Date: 09/11/2014 18:00 inclusive
Type: Advice
Reason: Information
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Rochdale Canal
Starts at: Lock 1
Ends at: Lock 3/4
Description
Waterway: Rochdale Canal
Opening hours 2014: Monday 10th March to Sunday 9th November 2014
A Canal & River Trust lock keeper is present on the following days:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday of each week between the dates above (No booking required). On these days the operating times for Tuel lock are first boat entry at 8.30am with last passage at 5.00pm.
Tuel Lane Deep Lock, Sowerby Bridge. Lock 3 (Tuel Lane) is operated by a Canal & River Trust lock keeper. Follow the local signage and the lock keeper’s instructions.
Do not enter the tunnel (below lock 3) whilst boats are in lock 3.
Locks 1 and 3 will be padlocked outside of the normal entry hours specified above.
A booking system is in operation for passage on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, during this period. Bookings should be made by calling our Red Bull office on 03030 404040 during office hours, giving 24 hours’ notice of your booking.
On these days passage is between 8.30am with last boat passage at 3.00pm.
No permanent lock keeper will be present from Monday 10th November 2014 until Monday 11th March 2015.
Please note no passage is possible between Monday 22nd December 2014 and Friday 2nd January 2015.
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