Rochdale Canal Between Locks 34 - 1

Due to the increase in rainfall and feeders returning to normal levels, overnight restrictions no longer need to remain in place for the Hebden Bridge area (Locks 5 to 13).

If the current dry weather continues and begins to cause problems we may need to revisit restrictions.

Tuel Lock flight will continue to run as normal. 

Following increased rainfall over the last month we are pleased to be in a position to reopen the summit section of the Rochdale canal without restrictions.

Water levels in the reservoirs that feed this section of the canal are still low which means although we’ve reopened this section there may be days where we may need to close due to low water levels. We will do our best to ensure these days are kept to a minimum and to give as much notice as possible although some days we may only be able to provide notices a few hours in advance. 

However we will need overnight closures to remain in place for the Hebden Bridge area (Locks 5 to 13 where the opening times will be 9am until 4pm every day.  Tuel Lock flight will continue to run as normal.

Due to the recent rainfall we are pleased to advise that we are able to reopen the Rochdale Canal between locks 1 to 34 on Friday 31st August. However, we will need to have overnight closures in place for the Hebden Bridge area (Locks 5 to 13 where the opening times will be 9am until 4pm every day.  Tuel Lock flight will return to normal operation.

The section of the Rochdale Canal between lock 48 and lock 34 will remain closed while our teams carry out repairs to reduce water leakage through the locks. We hope to be able to provide a further update on the progress of these works in the next few weeks.

The long range forecast for this area has predicted below average rainfall in September which may affect water supplies to the canal. Subsequently although we’ve reopened this section there may be days where we won’t be able to reopen due to low water levels. We will do our best to ensure these days are kept to a minimum and to give as much notice as possible although some days we may only be able to provide notices a few hours in advance.

In order to maintain this opportunity we would appreciate that boaters wait to share locks wherever possible, close all gates and paddles and do not to empty or fill a lock if someone else can make use of the water.

If you want to know more about this issue or the canal generally please contact our office at Red Bull on 0303 040 4040