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Tame Valley canal

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Tame Valley Canal

From: 26 July 2026, 11:55am

To: 27 July 2026, 11:53am inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Low Water Levels

Location

Closest waterwayTame Valley Canal
Starts atPerry Barr Lock 1, Top Lock
Ends atPerry Barr Lock 13, Bottom Lock

Description

Original 26 July 2026, 11:53am

| Due to the current low water levels across the network, boaters are advised that there is an increased risk of becoming delayed or grounded while navigating the Tame Valley Canal.

Water levels are taking longer than usual to recover, and in some cases additional water may need to be sent through the canal before boats can safely proceed. As a result, navigation delays could be significant, and boaters should be prepared to moor up and wait for extended periods while water levels recover.

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