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Caen Hill Flight - Lock 29, Devizes Lock to Lock 44, Sir Hugh Stockwell.

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 24 September 2026, 3:32pm

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 28 September 2026

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atLock 44, Sir Hugh Stockwell
Ends atLock 29, Devizes Lock

Description

Original 24 September 2026, 3:30pm

Please be advised that due to ongoing concerns regarding water levels, we have made the difficult decision to restrict the opening hours at Caen Hill Flight.   The flight will be open during the following periods:  

  • Friday 25th September until Monday 28th September.
  • 10:00am to 2:00pm daily

  This situation will be reviewed again on Monday 28th September and a further update will be issued following that review.   Thank you for your patience and understanding while we continue to monitor and manage the situation.

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