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Between Bridge 123L and Bridge 126

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 31 March 2026, 8am

To: 3 April 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Event

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 123L, Tower Wharf
Ends atBridge 126. Towing Path.

Description

Original 19 February 2026, 12:15pm

Please be advised of that moorings will be restricted at Chester Basin between Bridge 123L and Bridge 126 from Tuesday 31st March to Friday 3rd April 2026 to facilitate historic boats travelling to the Historic Boat Gathering at Ellesmere Port over Easter.

The following restrictions will be in place to accommodate the event:

Moorings will be suspended at Tower Wharf visitor moorings and also for 85m north of Bridge 126 between these dates.

This restriction will be in force for all boats except for those attending the event. Mooring outside of this area is unaffected.

Please consider this when cruising through the suspension as it may be busier than usual once the boats are in position.

Navigation and towpath remain fully open.

For further information about the gathering, please visit Easter Boat Gathering

 

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