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Wasps in ground paddle Lock 53 Berkhamsted

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 22 June 2026, 12:25pm

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 6 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atLock 53
Ends atLock 53

Description

Original 22 June 2026, 12:22pm

We have received a report that there are wasps within the towpath side ground paddle - our team are aware and are working with our ecologists to resolve this. Caution is advised when using this lock.

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