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Selby Lock - Lock keeper shift times/tide times & booking information

Starts: 11 October 2019 01:15 pm

Ends: On-going

Type: Booking Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwaySelby Canal
Starts atSelby Lock (Lock 1)
Ends atSelby Lock (Lock 1)

Updates

10/11/2023 12:56

We have revised the booking notice period needed to be 48 hours.

Selby Lock Operating Times:

Operating before HW: 2.5hrs

Operating after HW: 5hrs

Booking: 48hr advanced booking required in winter period. Advisory 24hr booking in summer. Please contact lock keeper on 01757 703182.

Summer operating times: 06:00 to 22:00 - Last week in Feb to Mid Oct.

Winter operating times: 06:00 to 22:00 (1st daylight tide only) -Mid Oct to Last Week in Feb.

Details of Lock Keeper shift times for Selby lock are now available to view on the Canal & River Trust website.

You can view the shift times here:

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/where-we-work/yorkshire-and-north-east/lock-keeper-shift-tide-times

All locks are mechanically operated and manned during the operating times detailed above. All lock operations are managed by Canal & River Trust lock keepers, self-penning is not possible at the above lock.

Canal & River Trust are not an emergency service but will assist any user in need of help where possible. Any vessel requiring emergency assistance should call the emergency services on 999 and ask for the coastguard. Canal & River Trust provide a 24hr call system to deal with emergency operational issues. First Response can be contacted on 0800 4799947

Description

Selby Lock Operating Times:

Operating before HW: 2.5hrs

Operating after HW: 5hrs

Booking: 24hr advanced booking required in winter period. Advisory 24hr booking in summer. Please contact lock keeper on 01757 703182.

Summer operating times: 06:00 to 22:00 - Last week in Feb to Mid Oct.

Winter operating times: 06:00 to 22:00 (1st daylight tide only) -Mid Oct to Last Week in Feb.

Details of Lock Keeper shift times for Selby lock are now available to view on the Canal & River Trust website.

You can view the shift times here:

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/where-we-work/yorkshire-and-north-east/lock-keeper-shift-tide-times

All locks are mechanically operated and manned during the operating times detailed above. All lock operations are managed by Canal & River Trust lock keepers, self-penning is not possible at the above lock.

Canal & River Trust are not an emergency service but will assist any user in need of help where possible. Any vessel requiring emergency assistance should call the emergency services on 999 and ask for the coastguard. Canal & River Trust provide a 24hr call system to deal with emergency operational issues. First Response can be contacted on 0800 4799947

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