Liverpool Canal Link

GETTING TO LIVERPOOL YOUR WAY

As of Monday 16 April 2018, we will be launching a suite of improvements to deliver a full self-service experience for customers travelling towards Liverpool on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and for those using the Liverpool Canal Link. Improvements to how the swing bridges and Stanley Locks are operated and changes to our web booking system make it easier than ever before to access Liverpool and the historic Liverpool South Docks.   

Leeds & Liverpool Canal improvements include:

• Installation of road barriers and a new user pedestal will allow self-user operation at Bridge 9 (Handcock’s Swing Bridge).  Please note that use of the bridge will be restricted during peak traffic times and will be open for user operation from 9:30am to 2:00pm and 6pm to 7:30am daily (no assistance required).
• Installation of new landing stages at Bridge 6 (Netherton Swing Bridge) will enable user operation.  We have also completed extensive site works to clear vegetation, install new fencing, pathways and signage across the site.  

Liverpool Canal Link improvements include:

• Improvements to the Stanley Locks and paddles will facilitate user operation (roving lock keepers will be available for guidance)  
• Changes to the passage times will allow unlimited boat movements during allocated windows (8:00am to 9:30am travelling out of Liverpool and 1pm to 4pm travelling into Liverpool daily except Tuesdays). Please note a web booking is still required for the Liverpool Canal Link and this can be made on the boat licensing pages on this link
• Changes to the web booking system mean that you can now book your own pontoon mooring in Salthouse Dock
• Installation of a pontoon landing stage in Princes Dock allows customers to safely access the lock for operation
• Installation of a pontoon at the bottom of Stanley Lock Flight allows customers to safely access the locks for operation

Please let us know about your experience of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and Liverpool Canal Link.  This can be done by e-mail to [email protected]  

New online booking systems

As of Monday 14 November 2016, the Liverpool Canal Link, Ribble Link and Wigan Dry Dock will be bookable online. To make a booking, please log in to the online licensing section and click on the bookings section.

Please follow this link to view the booking information for the Liverpool Canal Link:

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network/liverpool-canal-link

Please be advised that the Liverpool Canal Link is seasonal and operates between April and October.

Please follow this link to view the booking information for the Liverpool Canal Link:

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network/liverpool-canal-link

Please be advised that the Liverpool Canal Link is seasonal and operates between April and October.

Please follow this link to view information on booking the Liverpool Canal Link: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/11401-liverpool-canal-link-and-l-and-l-west-july-2015.pdf

Please follow this link for the 2016 Liverpool Canal Link Application form: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/11489-liverpool-canal-link-2016-application-form.pdf