South Oxford Canal: Between Claydon Top Lock, 17 - Claydon Bottom Lock, 21

Detail

From Date: 14/08/2020 09:00

To Date: 11/09/2020 17:17 inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: Water resources

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Oxford Canal

Starts at: Lock 17, Claydon Top Lock

Ends at: Lock 21, Claydon Bottom Lock

Updates

11/09/2020 17:17

Please be advised that the Claydon flight current restrictions are lifted. However the restrictions at Marston Doles (West Midlands Region) are still in place.

11/09/2020 15:05

Please be advised that the Claydon flight current restrictions are lifted. However the restrictions at Marston Doles are still in place.

Description

Reservoir holdings in the South Oxford Canal are lower than usual for this time of year.

To maximise the available water, the Trust is taking the sensible precaution of locking targeted locks up overnight. This measure is intended to reduce the potential for water losses overnight from the Oxford Summit.

Boaters also have a really important role to play, and we ask that they help us to save water by making sure that all gates and paddles are closed after use, sharing a lock if possible and waiting for oncoming boats where appropriate.

Please note that the Lock opening hours are between 9.30am to 4pm
[last entry on the flight is 3pm to clear flight by 4]

For more water saving tips go to www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/boating/a-guide-to-boating