Descriptions
Update 29 June 2025, 9:10pm
Please note the towpath will no longer be closed during these works.
Original 6 May 2025, 9:21am
A navigation and towpath closure are required for top and bottom lock gate replacement.
Lock 81, Hamstead Lock, near Hamstead Marshall
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal
From: 3 November 2025, 8am
To: 19 December 2025, 4pm inclusive
Region: Wales and South West
Reason: Repair
Programme: Winter works
Location
| Closest waterway | Kennet & Avon Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 81, Hamstead Lock |
| Ends at | Lock 81, Hamstead Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | Hamstead 72 Foot Winding Hole |
| Downstream winding hole | Winding Hole, West Mills |
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