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Bar Lock Footbridge, Gas Street on the New Mainline to Bridge 17, Napton Junction

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): New Mainline, Birmingham & Fazeley Canal, Digbeth Branch (Birm'm & Fazeley), Grand Union Canal

From: 23 May 2026, 6am

To: 24 May 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Event

Locations

Closest waterwayNew Mainline
Starts atBar Lock Footbridge, Gas Street
Ends atAccess Bridge, Sea Life Centre
Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atBridge 96, Roving Bridge, Warwick Bar
Ends atBridge 17, Napton Juction
Closest waterwayDigbeth Branch (Birm'm & Fazeley)
Starts atParkes Basin Bridge
Ends atFazeley Street Bridge
Closest waterwayBirmingham & Fazeley Canal
Starts atDeep Cutting Junction Bridge
Ends atRoving Bridge, Aston Junction

Description

Original 21 May 2026, 3:22pm

The Grand Union Canal 145 Mile Race will be taking place from Saturday 23rd May 2026 at 6:00am until Sunday 24th May 2026.

The event will take place from Bar Lock Footbridge, Gas Street on the New Mainline to Bridge 17, Napton Junction on the Grand Union Canal.

The towpath will remain open to the public, but we kindly ask you to stay alert and proceed with care while passing through the area.

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