Descriptions
Update 4 July 2025 12:11 pm
Please note that from Monday 7 July, the opening times for Marston Doles Lock 15 & Lock 16 will be 10am to 3pm, with the last boat entry at 2:30pm.
Original 17 June 2025 10:24 am
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 Marston Doles Lock 15 & Lock 16 from 8am, to close at 4pm with last boat in at 3:30pm. 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 help preserve water supplies on our website here.
An update will be provided by Friday 1 August or sooner if the situation changes
