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Saddington Tunnel

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)

From: 24 December 2025, 7am

To: 5 January 2026, 9am inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayLeicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Starts atSaddington Tunnel
Ends atSaddington Tunnel

Description

Original 9 December 2025, 11:25am

Saddington tunnel will be unavailable for widebeam passage between 24th December and 5th January inclusive.

Unfortunately, due to limited resources, we're unable to provide colleagues to close the tunnel for safe widebeam passage during this period.

Bookings will be available from 6th January and can be booked by phone on 0303 040 4040, selecting the option for the East Midlands region, or by email to [email protected]. Passage needs to be booked 48 hours in advance.

More information can be found on the website Boating the Leicester Line | Canal & River Trust

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