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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: 2 October 2025

Location

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

Descriptions

Update 25 September 2025, 4:02pm

Further to the notice below, please be advised that our assisted passage days at Lock 5, Kelston Lock have now finished. However our team will be happy to support passage through the lock when we have colleagues and volunteers available.    

If you require assistance through the lock please contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 where our team will be able to help with dates and timings.

Update 22 September 2025, 2:04pm

Further to the notice below, please be advised that our assisted passage days at Lock 5, Kelston Lock have now finished.

However our team will be happy to support lockage on a booked passage basis.

If you require assistance through the lock please contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 where our team will be able to help with dates and timings.

Update 17 September 2025, 5:25pm

Further to the notice below, 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 date:

•   Saturday 20th September – from 10:00am to 2:00pm

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

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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