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Sunken Boat appx 150m upstream of Woodlesford Lock W3W ///carbon.clubs.cope

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line

From: 20 February 2026, 12:21pm

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Underwater Obstruction

Subject to review on: 6 March 2026

Location

Closest waterwayAire & Calder Navigation Main Line
Starts atWater Point, Culvert 5, Woodlesford
Ends atWater Point, Culvert 5, Woodlesford

Description

Original 20 February 2026, 1:06pm

Please could boaters take extra care when in the area as there is an underwater obstruction approximately 150m from Woodlesford Lock, on the towpath side.

The boat is currently still visible and is passable with care.

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