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Lock 1, Hawford, Droitwich Barge Canal

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Droitwich Barge Canal

From: 1 May 2025, 10am

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 1 May 2026

Location

Closest waterwayDroitwich Barge Canal
Starts atLock 1, Hawford Bottom
Ends atLock 1, Hawford Bottom

Description

Original 1 May 2025, 9:32am

Please note that there is a narrow section just below Lock 1 where boats navigating side by side have become jammed.

Boaters are advised to proceed single file through this area to avoid blockages and the need for recovery assistance.

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