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Lock 11, Horse Shoe Bridge Lock.

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 24 April 2026, 8am

To: 31 May 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 11, Horse Shoe Bridge Lock
Ends atLock 11, Horse Shoe Bridge Lock

Description

Original 22 April 2026, 8:55am

Please be advised that Lock 11 will be inaccessible to boats approaching from the River Avon on the following dates:

Fridays

  • 24 April
  • 1 May
  • 8 May
  • 15 May
  • 22 May
  • 29 May

Sundays

  • 26 April
  • 3 May
  • 10 May
  • 17 May
  • 24 May
  • 31 May

These restrictions are necessary due to towpath surfacing works nearby and ongoing safety concerns, which have required additional security measures to be installed at Lock 11.

Please note that the Trust does not have sufficient volunteer capacity on Fridays or Sundays to assist boats through the lock, and as a result, passage will not be possible on the dates listed above.

Customers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.

You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team  

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