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Bakers Lock 40 to Shipton Lock 41

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 11 January 2026, 8:16am

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 16 January 2026

Location

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

Descriptions

Update 13 January 2026, 4:52pm

CAUTION STREAM DECREASING We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to navigate with caution.

Update 12 January 2026, 7:48am

CAUTION STRONG STREAM We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks may be closed)

Original 11 January 2026, 8:20am

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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