Grand Union & Oxford Canals

Detail

From Date: 07/08/2015 00:00

To Date: 14/10/2016 00:00 inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Intersection of

Closest waterway: Grand Union Canal

Starts at: Bridge 53

Ends at: Bridge 175, Stockers Farm

AND

Closest waterway: Oxford Canal

Starts at: Bridge 111, Napton Bridge

Ends at: Lock 46, Isis Lock

AND

Closest waterway: Aylesbury Arm (Grand Union Canal)

Starts at: Lock 1

Ends at: Water Point, Bridge 19

Updates

29/04/2016 10:00

As regular readers of the Boaters update will know Mike Grimes, head of boating, writes a monthly column about a range of subjects. This month, Mike’s taken the opportunity to talk about water and what you can do to help keep the canals topped up.

‘We all know that we had far too much water, from the sky, over the festive period in some parts of the country. Optimistically though, I’m hoping that the summer will be as good as the winter was bad. Of course, I don’t want it quite so ‘good’ as 40 years ago. Pleasantly warm will do.

‘With what’s considered the main boating season kicking off, I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to gently remind you of the principles of

THRIFT:

Two in a Lock? - Share locks

Help keep it in – Make sure gates and paddles are shut

Report any leaks – tell us

Invite oncoming boats through – Don’t empty or fill locks if someone else can make use of the water

Find another favourite – Explore less busy parts of the network

Think ahead – Plan cruises to minimise use of locks

‘There aren’t any concerns about water levels at the moment – stay up to date with our monthly Reservoir Watch – but we do keep a close on eye on things as it starts to warm up.

One of the things, though, that we do need help with is getting a better idea of the boat:lockage ratio.

‘We have monitoring systems that tell us when a lock has been filled and emptied but it gives no indication of how many boats went through. With this in mind the water management team are after volunteers to gongoozle for us at a number of locks around the country. If this is something you think you could spare some time doing, please drop us a line for more information: [email protected]

04/04/2016 11:23

Save Water use the THRIFT code

It doesn't matter if it's pouring down or gloriously sunny, its always good boating practice to follow these six rules of water conservation.

Two in a Lock? - Share Locks Help keep it in – Make sure Gates and Paddles are shut Report any leaks – Tell us Invite oncoming boats through – Don’t Empty of Fill Locks if someone else can make use of the water Find another favourite – Explore Less affected parts of the network Think ahead – Plan cruises to minimise use of Locks

Boaters, follow the code and help us make the water last longer. Your cooperation is hugely appreciated and will make a difference!

To keep up to date with the situation, regularly visit the reservoir watch page and sign up for stoppage notices.

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