Descriptions
Update 16 June 2025 1:43 pm
Due to lack of rainfall, we are now closing Oxclose Lock to reduce water usage.
We will provide an update on passage through Oxclose Lock when water levels in the River Skell return to normal.
Please refer to the following closure notice for the Ripon Canal:- Ripon Canal (Rhodesfield to Oxclose Locks) - CLOSED | Canal & River Trust
Original 23 May 2025 4:03 pm
To assist with water management of the canal, we are restricting passage to essential use only through Oxclose lock to reduce water usage.
48 hrs advance notice for essential passage through Oxclose will be required.
Passage times will be: Mon-Fri 10:30- 13:30
Please contact 0303 040 4040 to book passage.
Passage through Oxclose should be for craft returning to home moorings or pre booked journeys for maintenance.
Please share locks to save water resources We will provide an update when water levels in the River Skell return to normal.
