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Bakers Lock 40 to Shipton Lock 41

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 17 December 2025, 2:16pm

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 22 December 2025

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atLock 40, Bakers Lock
Ends atLock 41, Shipton Lock

Description

Original 17 December 2025, 2:21pm

CAUTION STREAM INCREASING We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to find a safe mooring. This is because river flows are likely to strengthen, and red boards could be displayed very soon and without warning (Locks may be closed)

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