Between Kilby Lock and Kings Lock

Following a healthy period of rainfall and snow melt in December and the early part of January, we are happy to advise that the reservoirs supplying the Leicester Line are now at a much improved level. As such, we will be re-opening the Leicester Line from Noon on Friday 12th January.

We would still like to carry out minor works to some of the locks along this length and envisage carrying out these works in the first half of March, and so there will be short closures at that time.

We would ask boaters to help us conserve water by sharing a lock where space allows, making sure all gates and paddles are shut after use and inviting oncoming boats through where they can make use of the water within the lock.

Boaters may experience low water levels along this section.  

We are managing our water supply as best we can and aim to ensure there is enough water for navigation at all times. 

However, despite our best efforts water levels can still drop and whenever water levels do drop, our team will try to rectify this as soon as possible.