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Towpath OPENED from Cottingwith Lock to Canal Lane

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Pocklington Canal

From: 29 July 2025, 3:41pm

To: 4 August 2025, 12:28pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Vegetation

Location

Closest waterwayPocklington Canal
Starts atLock 9 / Cottingwith Lock
Ends atLock 9 / Cottingwith Lock

Descriptions

Update 4 August 2025, 12:28pm

Towpath Reopened: Cottingwith Lock 9 to Canal Lane

The fallen tree that was blocking the towpath between Cottingwith Lock 9 and Canal Lane has now been removed by third-party contractors. The towpath is now open as normal.

Original 29 July 2025, 3:45pm

Towpath Closure: Cottingwith Lock 9 to Canal Lane The towpath between Cottingwith Lock 9 and Canal Lane is currently closed due to a fallen tree blocking the path. We have requested third-party contractors to carry out the removal. An update will be provided as soon as the tree has been cleared and the towpath is safe to reopen.

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