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Bank Newton, Gargrave, Bingley 5 & 3 Rise, Kirkstall Forge and Newlay

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 9 October 2025, 3:59pm

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 28 November 2025

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atLock 41, Bank Newton Top Lock
Ends atLock 8, Forge Bottom Lock

Descriptions

Update 29 October 2025, 8:12am

We are pleased to confirm that throughout November passage through the lock flights at Bank Newton and Gargrave, Bingley 5 & 3 rise, Forge, Newlay and Kirkstall will remain available from 8am daily with a last entry time of 2pm.    Lock keepers will retain discretion on the direction of travel.   These hours of operation will cease from Friday 28th November 2025, after which time our winter operating regime will commence. After this time to transit through these lock flights advanced booking, with a minimum 72 hours notice, will be required.    Bookings for Friday 28th November 2025 onwards can be made by contacting our Customer Service Team on 0303 040 4040.

Original 9 October 2025, 4:06pm

Opening times for Bank Newton, Gargrave, Bingley 5 Rise, Bingley 3 Rise, Kirkstall Forge and Newlay Locks:-

Open at 8am with last entry at 2pm.

Lock Keepers will have discretion on direction of travel.

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