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Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal
From: 30 July 2026, 11:30am
To: 31 July 2026, 10am inclusive
Region: Wales and South West
Reason: Low Water Levels
| Closest waterway | Kennet & Avon Canal |
| Starts at | Kennet & Avon Canal - 057 |
| Ends at | Kennet & Avon Canal - 061 |
| Upstream winding hole | KA-064 Wootton River winding hole to the west |
| Downstream winding hole | KA-054 Beech Grove winding hole to the east |
Please be advised that, due to the extended period of dry weather, water levels are very low on the Summit Pound and in the reservoir that supply the area. Unfortunately, we will be closing the summit from 11am today (Thursday 30th July) to help water levels recover. We will reopen at 10am tomorrow (Friday 31st July). We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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