Watford Locks, Summer Opening Times 2016, Leicester Line, Grand Union Canal

Detail

From Date: 21/03/2016 00:00

To Date: 18/09/2016 23:59 inclusive

Type: Opening Times

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

Starts at: Lock 1

Ends at: Lock 7

Updates

10/08/2016 13:33

Please be advised that the balance beam on Lock 3 is broken and all craft will need assistance to travel through the flight.

Volunteers and or staff of Canal & River Trust will be on site to assist between the hours of 8am and 6pm, with the flight being padlock  overnight.

It takes approximately 45 minutes to pass through the flight and you must be through the flight by the time of closure. (last boat will be at 5.15pm)

We will update this notice once we have further information is available.

Description

Watford Locks Manned Summer opening times for 2016 have been confirmed.

21 March - 24 April 2016

Mon - Thurs, 8:00am to 5:00pm (last boat in 4:15pm)

Fri - Sun, 8:00am to 6:00pm (last boat in 5:15pm)

25 April - 18 September 2016

Mon - Thurs, 8:00am to 7:00pm (last boat in 6:15pm)

Fri - Sun, 8:00am to 7:00pm (last boat in 6:15pm)

As locks can be very busy, please allow yourself plenty of time to ensure passage

It takes approximately 45 minutes to pass through the flight and you must be through the flight by the time of closure.

Last boat will be allowed through the lock 45 minutes prior to closure.