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Lock 5, Kelston Lock

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 10 September 2025, noon

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 17 September 2025

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 5, Kelston Lock
Ends atLock 5, Kelston Lock

Description

Original 10 September 2025, 1:25pm

Further to our communication last week, please be advised that Kelston Lock (Lock 5) remains closed to public use until further notice.

However, we are pleased to offer assisted passage on the following dates:

•   Saturday 13th September – from 10:00am to 2:00pm

•   Tuesday 16th September – from 10:00am to 4:00pm

During these times, our operational colleagues and volunteers will be available to assist boating customers through the lock.

Please note that, for safety reasons, the lock will remain secured and inaccessible outside of the published dates and times.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please contact our Customer Service Team: 📧 [email protected] 📞 03030 4040

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