Descriptions
Update 27 July 2026, 3:47pm
To protect the limited water resources and ensure safe navigation for all users of the Lancaster Canal, passage through the Ribble Link has been temporarily closed for bookings.
We will continue to monitor water levels daily and provide updates every fortnight, or sooner if conditions change.
As soon as water levels have recovered sufficiently, these restrictions will be lifted.
If you are unable to move your boat, require assistance, or have any specific needs, please contact our North West Customer Support Team on 0303 040 4040.
A further update will be on or before Monday 3 August.
Update 27 July 2026, 3:40pm
To protect the limited water resources and ensure safe navigation for all users of the Lancaster Canal, passage through the Ribble Link has been is temporarily been closed for bookings.
We will continue to monitor water levels daily and provide updates every fortnight, or sooner if conditions change.
As soon as water levels have recovered sufficiently, these restrictions will be lifted.
If you are unable to move your boat, require assistance, or have any specific needs, please contact our North West Customer Support Team on 0303 040 4040.
A further update will be on or before Monday 3 August.
Update 23 July 2026, 4:58pm
Ribble Link passages are closed due to low water levels from the dry weather we have recently been experiencing.
We will continue to monitor the situation daily and will provide fortnightly updates, or sooner if conditions change.
As soon as the water levels have replenished enough to allow safe navigation, restrictions will be lifted.
If you have a booking for the Ribble Link that is affected by this closure and would like to cancel, or re-arrange your passage, you can do so via your online account, alternatively you can call us on 0303 0404040.
A further update will be provided on Monday, 27 July.
Original 9 July 2026, 3:01pm
Ribble Link passages are closed due to low water levels from the dry weather we have recently been experiencing.
We will continue to monitor the situation daily and will provide fortnightly updates, or sooner if conditions change.
As soon as the water levels have replenished enough to allow safe navigation, restrictions will be lifted.
If you have a booking for the Ribble Link that is affected by this closure and would like to cancel, or re-arrange your passage, you can do so via your online account, alternatively you can call us on 0303 0404040.
A further update will be provided on or before Thursday, 23 July
