Updates
07/02/2023 13:03
Following the increase in the water supply to the Rochdale Canal, we have removed the booking system for the Summit Lock Flight. Navigation through these locks is now open without restriction. We will continue to monitor the water levels and keep this under review.
Bookings for Tuel Lane Lock still remain. You can book via your online account, selecting 'Tuel Lock', or call us on 0303 040 4040.
27/10/2022 16:12
Due to the continued rainfall, the Rochdale canal remains open to navigation with continued booking systems in place.
From Friday 28 October, Tuel Lane Lock will be open to prebooked passage on Mondays & Fridays, only. You can book via your online account, selecting 'Tuel Lock', or call us on 0303 040 4040.
From Monday 31 October, Lock 34 to Lock 45, Rochdale Summit, will remain open to prebooked passages only. Passages have been increased and will take place on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. You can book via your online account, selecting 'Rochdale Summit', or call us on 0303 040 4040.
Navigation along the remaining of the Rochdale Canal will remain open without restriction.
Depending on the weather, there is a possibility that the canal may need to close again at a week's notice. We will keep the situation under review and will provide a further update should the situation change.
21/10/2022 16:12
After extensive investigations, the contractors at Bridge 3 to Bridge 4 have been unable to resolve the leak. We have taken the decision to demobilise that team and re open the navigation between Lock 1 and Lock 7 to allow boaters to return back to moorings for winter. This reopening will start from Monday 24th October.
We will be reopening Tuel Lane Lock to boat passage on a restricted basis, with passage available on Monday's and Friday's only. Boat passage on Monday 24th October is available from 8am to 3pm and will not require prebooking.
From Friday 28th October, pre booking for passage through Tuel Lane Lock will be required and this can be done by phone or online. 48 hours notice will be required.
This reopening will be until further notice and may be subject to change in respect of the availability of water resources.
Please be advised that at a future date, further investigations will be required between Bridge 3 and Bridge 4 to resolve this leak and restrictions may apply
12/10/2022 15:08
Due to the recent rainfall, we are able to allow passage, albeit with some restrictions, through Lock 7 to Lock 48 on the Rochdale canal, to allow customers to return to moorings for the winter from Monday 17 October.
Lock 1 to Lock 7 will remain closed due to the ongoing leak repairs between Bridge 3 and Bridge 4.
Passage between Lock 7 to Lock 34 will be open, no booking required.
From Lock 34 to Lock 45 will be open to prebooked passage on Mondays & Fridays, only. To book, you can do so via your online account by selecting 'Rochdale Summit' or calling us on 0303 040 4040.
Lock 45 to Lock 92 will be open to passage, no booking required.
Should customers find themselves approaching an empty pound during this navigational window, please contact our North West or Yorkshire & North East Customer Support Teams for assistance on 0303 040 4040, selecting the relevant region.
Depending on the weather, there is a possibility that the canal may need to close again at a week's notice. We will keep the situation under review and will provide a further update should the situation change.
04/10/2022 10:08
Navigation remains closed from Lock 1, Sowerby Bridge to Lock 48, Littleborough on the Rochdale canal, due to continued dry conditions. Whilst we have experienced some rainfall over the last few weeks, it has not been enough to impact on third-party supplies and surface water feeders that supply the canal.
Passage through Lock 9 to Hebden Bridge Services remains open Wednesdays and Saturdays only, 10am - 2pm, for access to local essential services.
Please ensure you have sufficient time to use the services in time for the 2pm lock closure. As the situation with water levels progress, we may need to change to a booking system through this lock, at which point an update to the notice would be issued.
Our team have been carrying out emergency repairs to a culvert near to Lock 35, Warland. Works progress onsite and we anticipate we will be in a position to refill this pound week commencing Monday 10 October. Please note, the canal will remain closed following these works.
Our teams will continue to monitor the available third-party inflows into the canal and provide updates throughout the closed period.
19/08/2022 13:02
Despite some recent rainfall, it has not been enough to impact on the third-party water supplies and surface water that feed the Rochdale canal.
To help us further protect our infrastructure and reduce the risk to moored boats, we will be extending the closure to Lock 48 from Monday 22 August.
Passage through Lock 9 to Hebden Bridge Services will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays only, 10am - 2pm, for access to local essential services.
Please ensure you have sufficient time to use the services in time for the 2pm lock closure. As the situation with water levels progress, we may need to change to a booking system through this lock, at which point an update to the notice would be issued.
We apologise for the inconvenience this is undoubtedly causing our boating customers and boating businesses. Our teams will continue to monitor the available third-party inflows into the canal and provide updates throughout the closed period.
29/07/2022 15:45
Despite some recent rainfall, third-party water supplies and surface water that feed the Rochdale canal continue to decline, heavily impacting on the water levels along the Rochdale Canal. In order to protect our infrastructure and wildlife that inhabit this waterway, navigation will close from Lock 1 to Lock 45 on Monday 1 August.
To conserve as much water as possible and prevent navigation through these locks, the locks will be padlocked closed and secured against operation.
Bookings already in place for the Summit lock flight and between Tuel Lane Lock and Lock 9 will be honoured and go ahead as booked.
Passage through Lock 9 to Hebden Bridge Services will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays only, 10am - 2pm, for access to local essential services.
Please ensure you have sufficient time to use the services in time for the 2pm lock closure. As the situation with water levels progress, we may need to change to a booking system through this lock, at which point an update to the notice would be issued.
We apologise for the inconvenience this will undoubtedly cause our boating customers and boating businesses. Our teams will continue to monitor the available third-party inflows into the canal.
