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Update 21 July 2025, 5:35pm
From Tuesday 29 July, the opening times for Hillmorton Lock Flight will change to:
- 10am – 3pm
- Last entry at 2pm
We thank you for your support in reducing water use across our network, and reporting leaks or concerns via 0303 040 4040 or our Contact Us page.
Original 17 June 2025, 10:17am
Following the driest spring in a century, water levels in some of our reservoirs have dropped. To help conserve the remaining water, from Tuesday 1 July we will be reducing the opening times for Hillmorton Lock Flight from 8am, to close at 4pm with last boat in at 3pm. This collective action is being introduced on Claydon, Foxton, Marston Doles, Hillmorton, and Watford Lock Flights.
The aim of this evening restriction is to reduce water demand and allow water levels to recover, which will mean that there will be more water available for daytime journeys. We hope this coordinated action will allow for your continued enjoyment of our waterways throughout the summer and that providing this advance warning will allow you to make suitable plans.
Thank you for your understanding. You can read about other ways you can helppreserve water supplies on our website here.
An update will be provided by Friday 1 August or sooner if the situation changes.
